[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul

Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou

Takuro Yoshida - Until Today, and From Tomorrow -

This is the third single by Takuro Yoshida, a pioneering singer-songwriter in 1970s Japan, when the roles of singer and composer were still clearly separated.

It was used in the 1972 film “The Weight of the Journey,” and has continued to appear in films and commercials since 2000, so many of you have probably heard it.

Looking back on oneself and conveying the idea that no matter how much you experience, the future remains unknown, the song evokes life itself—something that applies to everyone.

It’s a piece that stimulates the heart and the tear ducts, the kind of song that makes tears well up along with a rush of emotions as you picture the road you’ve traveled and the path ahead.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako

Unchanging Things

This is a song released in 2006 by Hanako Oku, known as the queen of heartbreak songs, and it was used as an insert song in the film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

It portrays the aching feelings toward someone you can no longer see, and if you know the film’s story, it’s a song that will surely make you cry.

When it comes to The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the theme song Garnet is the most famous, but this one is just as much of a masterpiece, so please give it a listen.

It’s especially recommended when you’ve gone through a heartbreak or when you’ve said goodbye to someone important.

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sasashina

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Lapis-Lazuli Blue Earth 2020Matsuda Seiko

Lapis Lazuli Earth 2020 MV

This song was recorded while Seiko Matsuda was pregnant and included on the only album released during her hiatus from her singing career due to childbirth, “SUPREME.” It is also well-known as a choral piece and was even featured in music textbooks for a time.

As the title suggests, it gives the impression of a love song depicted from a very broad perspective.

It is a grand composition that conveys a deep, warm love—calling on us to cherish this place we call Earth and to help one another.

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kappamaki

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SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunny Sky~Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

When you’re going through something tough in everyday life, you want to listen to a song that gently stays by your side, don’t you? “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” is a track that cheers on everyone who’s doing their best.

Released by Keisuke Kuwata in 2021, it drew attention when it was featured in UNIQLO’s “LifeWear” commercial.

Its somewhat nostalgic sound brings back the times when your heart was trembling.

His powerful yet gentle voice has a charm that embraces both sadness and loneliness.

When you feel like you might burst into tears, listen to this song and give yourself some credit.

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mutō

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The Toilet GodUemura Kana

Toilet God / Kana Uemura

This is Kana Uemura’s signature song, released in 2010.

That same year, she also performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Centered on FM radio and elsewhere, it quickly became a hot topic as soon as it started getting airplay, thanks to its simple warmth and bittersweetness in depicting the true story of Uemura and her grandmother.

While she usually writes the music first, for “Toire no Kamisama” the lyrics came first, which likely contributes to the depth of the narrative.

The roughly 10-minute structure, starting simply with acoustic guitar and growing more grand toward the end, is also moving.

Originally included on the mini-album “Watashi no Kakeratachi,” it was later released as a single after its long-running success.

Of course, this song is wonderful, and the album itself is a gem that helps you appreciate the importance of everyday life—definitely give it a listen.

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KEI

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To the futureayaka

Ayaka / To the Future Music Video

The song that has been attracting attention after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial is Mirai e (To the Future).

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Ayaka.

She’s also a mother of two, and it’s said she wrote this piece based on the feelings she experienced while raising her children.

Because it sings of hope for the future and love for the children who will live in that future, parents in particular may find it especially relatable.

It’s also recommended for those looking for a love song that isn’t about romance.

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yamamoto

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secret baseTakahata Kozue

Eureka Seven Secret Base “Himitsu Kichi” (Full Version) - HQ Audio

This is the ending theme of the anime Eureka Seven.

The song seems to portray a boy’s struggles and bravado, and it faithfully reflects the protagonist’s feelings in the work as well.

With the life-sized emotions of a boy and vocals that are powerful yet fragile, it’s a track that leaves you feeling somewhat sentimental.