Love songs about romance sung by female Japanese artists. Popular love songs.
We’ve gathered a collection of Japanese love songs sung by female artists!
When you fall in love, you just feel like listening to love songs, don’t you?
I think many of us can’t help but think “I feel that!” when we hear a song that perfectly matches our situation.
In this article, we’ve selected love songs told from a variety of perspectives, exclusively by female artists.
From recent staple love songs to long-beloved hits and tracks tied to TV dramas, it’s packed with wonderful love songs!
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Love songs about romance sung by female Japanese artists. Popular love songs (11–20)
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
Are there people out there imagining what it would be like to go to a summer music festival with that special someone they adore? This song by the three-piece girls’ band SHISHAMO is packed with that kind of sweet, bittersweet youth.
The track is set around a festival date with someone you’re interested in.
It captures both a passion for music and the delicate emotional ups and downs of worrying about how the other person sees you—guaranteed to make your heart flutter.
Released in July 2014, the song is also included on the album “SHISHAMO 2.” It was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” reaching many listeners.
If you want to start a summer romance, this song will surely give you the courage you need.
It’s also highly recommended for couples to listen to together!
Blue JeansHANA
A mid-tempo ballad that portrays a tender yet slightly bittersweet love, like a pair of well-worn jeans.
This track, released in July 2025 by HANA, who emerged from the audition show “No No Girls,” features lyrics written by producer Chanmina.
You can really feel the ache of nighttime anxiety—wondering “When will we meet again?”—and the loss of confidence that comes from comparing yourself to others.
Although their debut single “ROSE” topped the charts, this release also includes a collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL.
It’s the kind of song that will gently stay by your side on sleepless nights spent worrying about love or when you want to sort out your feelings.
Baby youYuka
Singer-songwriter Yuka, who rose to prominence thanks to social media, has been turning heads.
Her major-label debut single, released in January 2023, won the Music category of the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023 and became a viral hit both in Japan and abroad.
Co-written with Takahito Uchisawa of androp, the track boasts an irresistibly catchy melody that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The lyrics straightforwardly convey an overflowing feeling of love, sure to make your heart flutter just by listening.
It’s no wonder it’s so popular in fan-edits and couple videos—the feel-good vibe is undeniable.
Also included on the album “messy bag,” this is an exceptionally cute pop song that’s perfect for moments when your affection for someone special is surging.
Give it a listen.
crescent moonAyaka
People in long-distance relationships often feel increasingly lonely because they can’t see their partner, or unbearably anxious about what the other person is doing.
Ayaka’s song “Mikazuki” is a masterpiece that, in such moments, lets you look up at the vast night sky and think, “We’re looking at the same thing,” which naturally brings a comforting sense of connection to your partner.
DarlingKana Nishino
Kana Nishino is well-known for her love songs.
She has sung many, from heart-wrenching to happy tunes, but this one has a warm, gentle feel.
The lyrics capture ordinary moments with a lover that make you feel cozy and think, “This is what love is like.” Perhaps it resonates because it doesn’t get overly dramatic and retains a sense of realness.
Plastic LoveMariya Takeuchi
This is one of Mariya Takeuchi’s signature numbers, evoking the glittering nights of the big city.
It’s included on her sixth album, VARIETY, released in 1984.
Her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita, handled the arrangement and production, crafting a track that delivers a superb city-pop sound.
Looking at the lyrics, they portray the loneliness of a woman who has lost true love; she pretends it’s just a casual fling, yet her heart remains unfulfilled.
The contrast with the glamorous sound is deeply moving.
It’s a classic that feels perfect for adding a stylish touch to everyday moments, like a drive or a slightly grown-up café time.
Love songs about romance sung by female Japanese artists. Popular love songs (21–30)
366 daysHY
Falling in love, dating, breaking up.
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When you experience heartbreak, you can’t help but be left with lingering feelings alongside so many memories.
HY’s “366 Days” is a song that expresses those emotions of a broken heart.
Many people can relate to that feeling of heartbreak.
As a masterpiece, it has been covered by many artists and continues to be loved even today.