[For Valentine’s Day] Recommended Bitter & Sweet Western Songs [2025]

When it comes to the most popular event held in Japan every February, many people immediately think of Valentine’s Day, when women give chocolate to men.

It’s well known that the holiday originally comes from Christian traditions, and in recent years it has become a nationwide event in Japan as well, evolving to meet various needs—such as the rise of “tomo-choco” (friends’ chocolate).

In this article, we’ve selected classic Western songs perfect for Valentine’s Day for those eagerly awaiting the occasion, offering a wide lineup from sweet, melting love songs to tracks that celebrate friendship among friends!

Feel free to use this as background music to help create the right atmosphere in your store for the Valentine’s sales season.