Recommended love songs for women in their 20s. Classic and popular Japanese love songs.

We’ve curated a collection of love songs perfect for women in their twenties!

Today’s twenty-somethings are often called the smartphone generation, with cell phones already commonplace by the time they were born.

Women especially tend to be trend-savvy, making the most of both work and love during this exciting time of life!

In this article, we’ll introduce popular love songs that resonate with women in their twenties.

From tracks that capture the worries and inner conflicts of being in love in your twenties to happy songs that imagine a bright future for two—there’s a wide variety.

Find the one song that fits you perfectly!

Playlist

Recommended love songs for women in their 20s. Classic and popular Japanese love songs.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Tell me more and more about youJuliet		Overcoming past love, hope for a new one
2	LovelessTomohisa Yamashita		The poignant feelings of a man trying to suppress the pain of heartbreak
3	Right now…azu		A poignant love song that sings of feelings for him
4	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s “CHE.R.RY” is a masterpiece about unrequited love.
5	I want to be your lover.Mao Abe		A fresh, innocent song by Mao Abe about unrequited love
6	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		MONGOL800’s signature song “Chiisana Koi no Uta” (A Small Love Song)
7	Your favorite songUVERworld		A song about the bittersweetness of unrequited love, a song that conveys one’s feelings.
8	Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA		The bittersweet romantic feelings and empathy of a man and woman who pass each other by
9	bouquetback number		A bouquet-like love song that portrays a man's heart
10	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		Unspoken feelings and the struggles of youth
11	First LoveHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada’s “First Love” is a classic heartbreak song.
12	Song for…HY		A masterpiece that poignantly sings of a forbidden love
13	the best in the worldSonoko Inoue		A heartwarming song that depicts the romance in a Netflix show
14	Love, Lala ~Where Love Is Headed~eill		A summer love: a driving song that portrays wavering emotions
15	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s super-sweet love song, an ideal romance
16	LemonKenshi Yonezu		The theme song of the drama “Unnatural”
17	maybeYOASOBI		A breakup song as a novel’s theme, depicting the subtleties of the heart
18	PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism		A song that sings about the pain of heartbreak and a forward-looking (positive) feeling
19	A Naked HeartAimyon		A song about a woman who keeps looking forward even when she’s tired of love
20	Baby youYuka		Popular on social media, a hit song on TikTok
21	Midday RendezvousAnna Takeuchi		Anna Takeuchi's refreshing summer tune for the season
22	Love gets even more mellowDivorce Legend		Sophisticated adult pop sound
23	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A rock band song that depicts memories of youth
24	Dried flowersYuri		The bittersweet feeling of longing for an ex-lover
25	A bouquet of happinessMarcy		A song that likens memories of love to a bouquet of flowers
26	I love you.Sonoko Inoue		Sonoko Inoue's debut single, Feelings of First Love
27	Happinessback number		A song that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love and devoted affection
28	I love youuu!HoneyWorks feat. Chuutan		HoneyWorks song, a cute vibe
29	Star LablationKera-kera (giggling/laughing)		The hit theme song of “Last Cinderella”
30	Christmas songback number		The loneliness of not having a lover and the reality of not being able to meet someone
31	Just the two of usRADWIMPS		Parental love that supports you through the crisis of divorce
32	NAOHY		A poignant winter song whose lyrics resonate with the heart
33	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		Gaining courage from love song lyrics and facing forward
34	Almost 20LANA		A heartwarming song that captures the emotions of the night before turning twenty.
35	Super Ball of Loveaiko		A signature song by aiko that depicts an overwhelmingly happy love
36	The summer you gave meLeo Ieiri		The theme song of the drama “Koinaka,” a heartrending masterpiece.
37	love foreverMiliyah Kato × Shota Shimizu		A song about meeting someone special and feeling happy
38	LOVEMako		A song that makes you feel like you're in love for the first time with every romance.
39	Shangri-LaChatmonchy		A Song of Love’s Tremors and Self-Discovery
40	Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa		Koresawa’s love songs are skyrocketing in popularity.
41	You…Kana Nishino		Kana Nishino’s famous song that sings about gratitude and feelings for a lover
42	I long to see you now.MISIA		Theme song of 'JIN — Jin —', a classic long-distance love song
43	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A song that sings about romantic feelings straight/directly
44	SoupSakura Fujiwara		Produced by Masaharu Fukuyama, a soothing singing voice
45	I want to be lovedYumcha		A pop song that depicts the feelings of a woman in love
46	Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.bedhead		Moved by the frenzy of love and a down-to-earth singing voice
47	I’m not sad.Kako Fujita		A poignant ballad portraying post-breakup regret and self-consolation
48	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		JUJU’s signature song, featured in MTV and Nissan commercials
49	signMr.Children		A masterpiece by Mr.Children, singing of deep love and transience.
50	I tried falling in love with you.chay		chay’s refreshing love song becomes a TV drama theme song
51	First Love KillerNo Murasaki		Noa Murasaki's love song is hugely popular on TikTok.
52	anytimeKumi Koda		Kumi Koda’s love song has also been featured in a commercial.
53	I love you, I love you, I love you.Kumi Koda		Kumi Koda’s famous song that sings of a heartrending love
54	User ManualKana Nishino		Kana Nishino’s movie theme song portrays a woman’s heart
55	Love StoryNamie Amuro		A song of pain and hope for a lost love
56	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		A classic song that depicts youthful love through the four seasons.
57	fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu		A song that sings of the bittersweet pain of a love as fleeting as fireworks
58	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Superfly's hit song, a beloved classic at weddings
59	Happy Endingback number		The moment I deeply empathized with the bittersweet feeling of parting.
60	bouquetback number		The lyrics capture the conversations of a fresh, budding couple.
61	Not reflected in the eyesindigo la End		The impression of a mentally unstable woman's song changes in the music video
62	When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka46		A commercial song from the perspective of a woman in an idol group
63	I love itSakurako Ohara		5th single filled with Ohara Sakurako’s “love”
64	loveGen Hoshino		The theme song of “Nigehaji,” a popular dance track
65	I’m crazy about youHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada’s sensual song that portrays the power of love
66	seesawtuki.		A bittersweet song like a seesaw that portrays the distance in love
67	string telephoneNatori		A story of love and acceptance, of changes and growth of the heart
68	Always the two of usBENI		Treasure the present: a heart of happiness and anxiety.
69	Blue Sky BlueFlower		A song depicting the arrival of spring and inner turmoil
70	The ring and the spare keyHaji→		A masterpiece that sings of the sorrow and hope of a long-distance romance
71	crescent moonAyaka		Won a grand prize for a long-distance love song
72	Love StoryNamie Amuro		An Amuro song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and of hope
73	Dear BrideKana Nishino		Kana Nishino’s moving wedding song
74	Countdown feat. APOKIGirls²		Girls group songs that boost the mood for romance
75	Pride BrightJuice=Juice		A confident song that sings about a strong woman’s view on love
76	If only I could say I love youKERENMI & Atarayo		Movie theme song: KERENMI and Atarayo collaborate
77	As I amSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s songs that resonate through relatable love lyrics
78	Hold me tight.YUTORI-SEDAI		An emotionally charged song from the Yutori generation that resonates with listeners
79	Flower of loveAimyon		Aimyon, a refreshing morning theme song
80	SunflowerCHANMINA		Chanmina’s heartbreak song “Sunflower”
81	ilyMaruri		Maruri’s summer love song “ily”
82	Shall we break up?Miyuhan		A highly relatable heartbreak song: “Shall We Break Up?”
83	By your side.Lilia.		The song about the encounter that changed Lilia’s life
84	Bright Red Nails and MilkKoresawa		The hidden charm of the lyrics and vocals is popular.
85	desperate situation; a predicament with no way out; a crisis pointJohnny’s WEST		Johnny’s WEST releases a mature love song
86	Vending Machine LoveAi Higuchi		The theme song of a love song that portrays a bittersweet unrequited love
87	raspberryMarcy		A love song depicting Malshi’s unrequited love.
88	SoulmateYuika		A high school girl singer who reached number one in countries across Asia
89	The day we stopped being loversYuri		Yuuri’s heartbreak song, an unexpected ending
90	P.S.Lila Ikuta		Ikuta Lira’s new song brimming with youthful vibes is moving.
91	WithLila Ikuta		The film song by Ikuta Lila, the vocalist of YOASOBI
92	Darling DarlingYuka		A summer song by Yuka, who loves music and made her major debut
93	LOVE ~A Form of Love~BRIGHT		A love song that paints a form of love beyond words
94	HeartbeatC&K		Theme song of the VR Uncle, gently expressing feelings of love
95	Peach juiceELAIZA		ELAIZA’s sweet, bittersweet love song
96	fragileEvery Little Thing		A bittersweet classic that portrays the feelings of love
97	Stop this nightJUJU		A forbidden love—my heart sways to JUJU’s heartrending vocals.
98	Having someone you likeJY		The main theme song for which JY participated in lyric writing for the first time
99	sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children		The appeal and emotion of heartrending, soul-stirring songs
100	Dorian BoyNMB48		Center song of an AKB-style idol group wins first place
101	Fall in love naturallyPerfume		A soothing song that portrays the feelings of being in love in a down-to-earth way.
102	One million “I love you”sRake		Rake’s classic that colors love, resonating in the heart
103	You’re not here.SixTONES		A heartbreaking, unrequited-love-themed song that resonates with the heart.
104	The night train runs.indigo la End		The feelings of love embedded in the lyrics of the night train
105	If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa		A love song by miwa that resonates with the heart
106	Because I met youmiwa		An anthem cheering on youth, a pop love song for the summer
107	FOREVERCHANMINA		A powerful punk rock theme song that pierces the heart
108	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		A popular thank-you song by Ulfuls for weddings
109	Summer loveSid		Lyrics of a pop rock song with an interesting contrast
110	Just by touching — Always with you —Daichi Miura		Daichi Miura’s song of deep love, a heartwarming classic
111	I love you.Ai Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s heartrending love song, a touching masterpiece
112	ButterflyKaela Kimura		Kaela Kimura’s moving wedding song
113	STEP youAyumi Hamasaki		Hamasaki’s love song for women in love
114	Scarf GirlDaydreaming Committee		A wistful song of a bicycle girl on a winter morning
115	Pure love, therefore the theory that human nature is evil.Daydreaming Committee		An iconic song that helps you move forward after heartbreak
116	with youAyaka × Kobukuro		A love song that resonates in the heart, a melody of bonds and hope
117	I’ll be by your side.Thelma Aoyama ft. SoulJa		A moving masterpiece about a long-distance romance
118	Curse me, curse me.＝LOVE		A heartrending love song, a voice that moves the heart
119	I love youRen		A song that expresses love in Korean without embarrassment
120	You can’t love all of me.A-ko		a子’s new song captivates with diverse musicality
121	Hopeful RefrainAKB48		AKB48’s 38th single, Feelings of Love
122	Mr.SnowmanE-Girls		A dance track that expresses winter romance and warmth
123	I just had a love sadder than anyone else’s.Flower		A heartfelt song to overcome the pain of heartbreak
124	I like you.Little Glee Monster		A positive, poppy track that serves as the theme song for a choir club drama
125	I love you, love you, love you so muchchay		A poignant love song portraying a maiden’s heart on the eve of her first trip
126	The love song won’t stopIkimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s pure-love single
127	fairy taleMei-chan		A classic that gently sings of love’s purity
128	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		“Distance”: Mika’s signature song, featured in commercials and award-winning
129	URLAmo SAKAGUCHI		An unforgettable song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of love: Amamo Sakaguchi’s “URL.”