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A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love

Even when you understand it in your head, an unexpected breakup with a partner is hard because your feelings can’t keep up.

Everyone has different reasons for breaking up, but I imagine most people feel the same way—“it hurts,” “I just want to cry.”

In this article, we’re picking out tear-jerking breakup songs from popular love songs.

Focusing on tracks that sing about lingering feelings of love, we’ll introduce breakup songs that stay close to your heart.

When you feel like crying, give them a listen.

Playlist

A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love
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1eastroomshaitoopu
roomshaitoopuplay_arrow
A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
2eastLove is litrokudenashi
Love is litrokudenashiplay_arrow
A song about overcoming hardships with the gentle love of the piano
3eastjunkYonezu Kenshi
junkYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The courage to move forward while carrying what you’ve lost
4eastEven if I forget somedayback number
Even if I forget somedayback numberplay_arrow
Feelings in back number’s breakup songs
5eastrendezvousshaitoopu
rendezvousshaitoopuplay_arrow
A heartbreak song that defies fate and sings of the longing to meet
6eastIn love with Shizukuindigo la End
In love with Shizukuindigo la Endplay_arrow
A love song that portrays a heartrending romance in the rain
7eastnon-lie heartTani Yuuki
non-lie heartTani Yuukiplay_arrow
A poignant song that expresses the pain and inner conflict of heartbreak
8eastI want to forget.wacci
I want to forget.wacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s heartbreak song, with its delicate, vivid details, is striking.
9easthumorKitanitatsuya
humorKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Tatsuya Kitani sings about heartbreak with humor
10eastOh, my former lovermatsuri
Oh, my former lovermatsuriplay_arrow
A song that portrays the feelings of a woman trying to move on from a heartbreak
11eastMetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s moving masterpiece that portrays the sadness of parting
12eastcontact lens caseSaucy Dog
contact lens caseSaucy Dogplay_arrow
Gently tucking away the pain of heartbreak in my heart
13eastSo painful it makes me want to cryYuka
So painful it makes me want to cryYukaplay_arrow
A lyrical ballad that sings of the pain of parting and the courage to move on
14eastGoodbye, my loverKoresawa
Goodbye, my loverKoresawaplay_arrow
A love ballad that delicately depicts the pain of heartbreak
15eastPretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song that conveys the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
16eastHeyDREAMS COME TRUE
HeyDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Let's move forward without being bound by memories.
17eastBefore GoodbyeAAA
Before GoodbyeAAAplay_arrow
Depicting romantic time for a farewell
18eastTulipindigo la End
Tulipindigo la Endplay_arrow
A gemlike ballad that expresses the end of love with tulips
19eastbleachingaimyon
bleachingaimyonplay_arrow
Theme song of a youth romance film
20eastI became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
I became someone else's girlfriend.wacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s breakup song reminds me of my ex-boyfriend
21eastInstead of goodbyeJUJU
Instead of goodbyeJUJUplay_arrow
The poignancy of JUJU’s heartbreak songs
22eastfishback number
fishback numberplay_arrow
The heartbreak song “fish” by back number
23eastLemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” sings of the sorrow of parting
24eastSong of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanaiplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays the poignant emotions of heartbreak
25east366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
HY’s “366 Days,” a quintessential heartbreak song
26eastsign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children
sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children's 'Shirushi' is a breakup song
27eastDon’t appear.rikon densetsu
Don't appear.rikon densetsuplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song where lingering attachment and resolve intersect
28eastRegretsumika
Regretsumikaplay_arrow
sumika’s heartbreak song
29eastNever Grow Upchanmina
Never Grow Upchanminaplay_arrow
CHANMINA's farewell song
30eastUnfit to be a loverKoresawa
Unfit to be a loverKoresawaplay_arrow
A song from a boyfriend’s perspective regretting a broken romance
31eastforget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
Awesome City Club勿忘ポジティブ
32eastPierceONE OK ROCK
PierceONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A breakup song by ONE OK ROCK.
33eastYou’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
You're no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A heartbreak song that portrays unrequited, missed-crossing feelings of love
34eastMaplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s heartbreak song, Kaede
35eastcatDISH//
catDISH//play_arrow
A tear-jerking love ballad by DISH//
36eastCats and Allergieskinoko teikoku
Cats and Allergieskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
Feelings for a lover and accepting a farewell
37eastKasane AiSoala
Kasane AiSoalaplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song that might have come together depending on how they met
38easttear-coloredNishino Kana
tear-coloredNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Tear-colored song about an undying love for an ex-boyfriend
39eastA love with you from nine steps apartSHIROSE from WHITE JAM
A love with you from nine steps apartSHIROSE from WHITE JAMplay_arrow
A true-story song depicting a romance with an older woman
40eastI loved (it/you)erica
I loved (it/you)ericaplay_arrow
Erica’s heartbreak songs acknowledge the sadness and give me the courage to move forward
41eastAn empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu
An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A poignant love song about the feelings of being unable to move on after a breakup with a lover
42eastEven if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bando
Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendtensai bandoplay_arrow
A piano breakup song that portrays unchanging feelings
43eastnot enoughwacci
not enoughwacciplay_arrow
Wacci’s heartrending love song
44eastGoodbyeNishino Kana
GoodbyeNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A song that sings of heartbreak in a grand, heartrending way
45eastDried flowersYuuri
Dried flowersYuuriplay_arrow
Dry Flower is a sequel song to Hide-and-Seek
46eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A signature song about Utada Hikaru’s first love
47easttobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawaplay_arrow
A heartfelt feeling of regret over breaking up with my boyfriend
48eastIt was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshi
It was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Realizing how much you mean after a heartbreak
49eastHappy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
Healing a broken heart with back number
50eastwhiteoutreGretGirl
whiteoutreGretGirlplay_arrow
reGretGirl is growing in popularity
51eastAprilmol-74
Aprilmol-74play_arrow
Mol-74’s heartbreak song
52eastTo fall like a roseAKASAKI
To fall like a roseAKASAKIplay_arrow
A rock song that delicately portrays love and farewell
53eastStop this nightJUJU
Stop this nightJUJUplay_arrow
The pain of heartbreak and the wish to stop time
54eastAsterSaucy Dog
AsterSaucy Dogplay_arrow
Moving forward from heartbreak and regret
55eastSomeday Merry ChristmasB’z
Someday Merry ChristmasB'zplay_arrow
A bittersweet longing for the lover I parted with at Christmas
56eastfireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu’s collaboration song
57eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
The Appeal of Sukima Switch’s Classic Song “Kanade”
58eastSong of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP’s bittersweet farewell song
59eastIfTouyama Mirei feat. Maruri to Ryuuga
IfTouyama Mirei feat. Maruri to Ryuugaplay_arrow
A song that realistically depicts the feelings of parting
60eastMidsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu
Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A farewell song that looks back on summer memories and a lost love
61eastWhen the magic wears offSaucy Dog
When the magic wears offSaucy Dogplay_arrow
A moving song that beautifully portrays a breakup with a lover
62eastI wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog’s songs about heartbreak and lingering feelings
63eastBELOVEDGLAY
BELOVEDGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY’s classic ballad: regrets of love and a fresh start
64eastThe Other Side of Meaiko
The Other Side of Meaikoplay_arrow
aiko brightens and soothes the loneliness of a breakup
65eastWant You BackKato Miria
Want You BackKato Miriaplay_arrow
Expressing lingering attachment and the struggle of parting in a heartbreak song by Miliyah Kato
66eastOne more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Masayoshi Yamazaki’s signature song long-running hit
67eastSee you againSEAMO
See you againSEAMOplay_arrow
SEAMO's heartbreak song
68eastFlowerORANGE RANGE
FlowerORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
A love that stays by your side even in the next life
69eastMyraTani Yuuki
MyraTani Yuukiplay_arrow
Tani Yuuki's 'Myra' is a song like a romance drama.
70eastLetterSHE’S
LetterSHE’Splay_arrow
SHE’S’s breakup song
71eastBe happy, okay?matsumura kanau
Be happy, okay?matsumura kanauplay_arrow
A heartrending farewell song that wishes for the other person's happiness
72eastrainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.
rainKami ga nokoshita yume o kuu.play_arrow
A moving love song that expresses heartbreak and rebirth through rain
73eastRain MelodyKinKi Kids
Rain MelodyKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
A heartrending love song depicting a man's lingering attachment
74eastplanetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka ballads that suit a summer heartbreak
75eastsomedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
Explanation of Saucy Dog's heartbreak song “Itsuka”
76eastSaudadePorunogurafiti
SaudadePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
Porno Graffitti’s “Saudade” reaches No. 1 for the first time
77eastNautilusYorushika
NautilusYorushikaplay_arrow
Depict emotions in a farewell song by Yorushika
78eastleft-right confusionYorushika
left-right confusionYorushikaplay_arrow
A love story between a girl with amnesia and a boy bound by his memories
79eastEveryday Revolutionneguse.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.play_arrow
Neguse's Everyday Revolution is a heartrending ballad.
80eastby next timeaiko
by next timeaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s heartbreak song portrays the loneliness of a woman who has decided to end the relationship.
81eastGraduationMy Hair is Bad
GraduationMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
Introduction to 'Sotsugyo,' a heartbreak song by My Hair is Bad
82eastmelodramanatori & imase
melodramanatori & imaseplay_arrow
A heartbreak collaboration song by Natori × imase
83eastHide-and-seekYuuri
Hide-and-seekYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri’s heartbreak song “Kakurenbo”
84eastGoodbye, LipsHarureo
Goodbye, LipsHarureoplay_arrow
A heartbreak song written and composed by Motohiro Hata
85eastfireworksaiko
fireworksaikoplay_arrow
The Appeal of aiko’s Signature Love Songs
86eastBlueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu
Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
Macaroni Enpitsu’s love triangle song
87eastGlass BoyKinKi Kids
Glass BoyKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
A classic song about a heartbreak from boyhood
88eastI wish I hadn’t known, if it meant losing it.atarayo
I wish I hadn’t known, if it meant losing it.atarayoplay_arrow
Become stronger at heart with Atarayo's heartbreak songs
89eastevening primroseNovelbright
evening primroseNovelbrightplay_arrow
A song about overcoming heartbreak and taking a new step forward
90eastMelodyStar T Rat
MelodyStar T Ratplay_arrow
A bittersweet song that brings back memories with a lover
91eastENDLESS RAINX JAPAN
ENDLESS RAINX JAPANplay_arrow
A beloved classic by X JAPAN
92eastSoulmateYuika
SoulmateYuikaplay_arrow
An encouraging song depicting Yuika’s heartbreak and hope
93eastThat’s all there is to it.Marushii
That’s all there is to it.Marushiiplay_arrow
Lingering attachment and love for an ex-partner
94eastFarewell Songnever young beach
Farewell Songnever young beachplay_arrow
A music video starring Nana Komatsu, a song about a positive breakup
95eastfireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
A fleeting summer love like fireworks
96eastThe summer you gave meieiri reo
The summer you gave meieiri reoplay_arrow
A song that brings back memories of heartbreak with the seasons
97eastI don’t like it.yangusukinii
I don’t like it.yangusukiniiplay_arrow
The heartrending feelings of a woman who can’t forget a past love
98eastGraduation PhotoMatsutōya Yumi
Graduation PhotoMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A person unchanged, just like in their graduation photo
99eastKayoGOING STEADY
KayoGOING STEADYplay_arrow
A ballad about a high school student's spring farewell
100eastNarratageadieu
Narratageadieuplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song sung by Moka Kamishiraishi as adieu
101eastSecret, voice of my heartKuraki Mai
Secret, voice of my heartKuraki Maiplay_arrow
Mai Kuraki’s new song about breaking up with a lover
102eastMPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
A classic that candidly sings about feelings for a man she broke up with
103eastspring breezeflumpool
spring breezeflumpoolplay_arrow
A love song that paints the wish to stay with the one you love forever, carried by a refreshing singing voice
104eastClouds and GhostsYorushika
Clouds and GhostsYorushikaplay_arrow
A gentle ballad that speaks to you after death
105eastI’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
I'll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJaplay_arrow
Singing of the sadness of unrequited love and the bond between hearts
106eastYou look like an idiot.Saucy Dog
You look like an idiot.Saucy Dogplay_arrow
A poignant song that portrays the complex emotions of heartbreak
107eastI won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Moving forward after overcoming a broken heart
108eastRejected-Love GirlSayuri
Rejected-Love GirlSayuriplay_arrow
A breakup song sung by Sayuri
109eastSly womanSha ran Q
Sly womanSha ran Qplay_arrow
A farewell song sung by Tsunku♂
110eastA love song dedicated to youHamada Shogo
A love song dedicated to youHamada Shogoplay_arrow
Recovering from a breakup and living again
111eastI feel like I’m about to cry feat. AimyonRADWIMPS
I feel like I'm about to cry feat. AimyonRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A collaboration song by RADWIMPS and Aimyon
112eastGoodbyeofukōsu
Goodbyeofukōsuplay_arrow
The masterpiece of Off Course's “Sayonara”
113eastMurasakiJin Akanishi
MurasakiJin Akanishiplay_arrow
Jin Akanishi’s special solo debut song
114eastwishDouji-T.feat.YU-A
wishDouji-T.feat.YU-Aplay_arrow
Singing memories of parting from both a man’s and a woman’s perspective
115eastUnforgettable DaysMISIA
Unforgettable DaysMISIAplay_arrow
MISIA's heartrending farewell song
116eastRainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
A love ballad by Hideaki Tokunaga about lingering attachment after a breakup
117eastI love you ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket
I love you ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocketplay_arrow
A love song by Sonar Pocket about the regrets of a breakup
118eastSEASONSHamasaki Ayumi
SEASONSHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s heartbreak ballad song
119eastLOLLIPOPJUDY AND MARY
LOLLIPOPJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
A positive breakup song by Judy and Mary
120eastatonementTeresa Ten
atonementTeresa Tenplay_arrow
Teresa Teng's classic breakup song
121eastHitorikarin
Hitorikarinplay_arrow
Karin sings a bittersweet love in “Hitori”
122eastex darlingkuriipuhaipe
ex darlingkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
I sang about positive memories in CreepHyp’s breakup song.
123eastSayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOGplay_arrow
Sang emotionally about encounters and farewells
124eastDecember RainArai Yumi
December RainArai Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece breakup song by Yuming
125eastmaybeYOASOBI
maybeYOASOBIplay_arrow
A YOASOBI song depicting the loneliness of parting
126eastpainted skyMarushii
painted skyMarushiiplay_arrow
Marcy’s beautiful heartbreak song
127eastThe Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
The Last Rain Yasushi Nakanishiplay_arrow
A classic heartbreak song released in 1992
128eastI just got dumped by a terrible you.Uno Misako (AAA)
I just got dumped by a terrible you.Uno Misako (AAA)play_arrow
The painful feeling of being rejected even though you’re in love, like in a heartbreak song
129eastI’ve listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I’m done with always crying.riria.
I've listened to so many heartbreak songs, and I'm done with always crying.riria.play_arrow
Love songs by a singer-songwriter
130eastI miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana
I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s heartbreak song
131eastSay goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri
Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuriplay_arrow
A song that portrays a woman's feelings as she gets over a heartbreak
132eastAloneMayo Okamoto
Alone Miyo Okamotoplay_arrow
Capturing many hearts with Mayo Okamoto’s beautiful voice and lyrics
133eastrainMoritaka Chisato
rainMoritaka Chisatoplay_arrow
A woman's heart that hides the sadness of parting behind a brave front
134eastI can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi
I can't help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromiplay_arrow
Hiromi Go’s heartbreak songs speak for the hearts of men.
135eastYou have no eye for it.Ansako
You have no eye for it.Ansakoplay_arrow
A sad breakup song portraying a heartbroken woman's self-reproach
136eastMy love was overflowing.mosao.
My love was overflowing.mosao.play_arrow
Mosawo.'s Farewell Song
137eastLove is overŌyō Fifi
Love is overŌyō Fifiplay_arrow
Ouyang Feifei’s signature single whose B-side became a big hit
138eastpassing by each otherSoala
passing by each otherSoalaplay_arrow
Soala’s heartbreak song “Passing Each Other”
139eastI can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren
I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).renplay_arrow
Singing about the conflict between dependence and affection
140eastLinju Lovemakaroni enpitsu
Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
A moving story depicting love and feelings in the face of death
141eastClose your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai depicts the poignancy of parting
142eastAfter the nightadieu
After the nightadieuplay_arrow
Introduction to adieu's heartbreak ballad
143eastTokyokururi
Tokyokururiplay_arrow
Quruli’s major-label debut song is a wistful rock number set in Tokyo.
144eastlingering loveKitatani Ruki
lingering loveKitatani Rukiplay_arrow
Ruki Chatan’s heartbreak song “Koinokori” is making waves
145eastYou were happy, right?Te ga kuriimu pan
You were happy, right?Te ga kuriimu panplay_arrow
Cream-filled bread sings of nostalgia and the courage to move forward
146eastSa Yo Na Raglobe
Sa Yo Na Raglobeplay_arrow
A song with a poignant melody that depicts a breakup with a lover
147eastOn this day of goodbyeaimyon
On this day of goodbyeaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s song was playing on News Zero.
148eastOnly dazzling DNAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Only dazzling DNAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
Introduction to a song that sings about the emptiness after heartbreak
149eastSupreme SophistryDoramasure
Supreme SophistryDoramasureplay_arrow
Dramastore’s “Supreme Speculation” is a profound song that portrays the regret of parting
150eastThe meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46play_arrow
Nogizaka46’s “Sayonara no Imi” is a farewell song.
151eastlipsaiko
lipsaikoplay_arrow
Introduction to aiko’s love song “Kuchibiru”
152eastLingering Snowiruka
Lingering Snowirukaplay_arrow
Iruka's signature song, Nagori Yuki
153eastThank you for liking me.DISH//
Thank you for liking me.DISH//play_arrow
A ballad that expresses gratitude to an ex-lover
154eastsingle bedSha ran Q
single bedSha ran Qplay_arrow
Sharan Q’s first million-selling hit
155eastGoodbyeŌhara Sakurako
GoodbyeŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Sakurako Ohara’s song that expresses the sorrow of a broken heart
156eastwedge (kusabi)Oku Hanako
wedge (kusabi)Oku Hanakoplay_arrow
Introduction to Oku Hanako’s heartbreak song “Kusabi”
157eastParting at 22kaguya hime
Parting at 22kaguya hime
Age 22 is a time when people experience universal farewells.
158eastexistenceTENSONG
existenceTENSONGplay_arrow
A deeply moving song depicting TENSONG's heartbreak
159eastmisfortuneren
misfortunerenplay_arrow
A song that portrays the complex emotions right after a breakup
160eastUNSPEAKABLEEvery Little Thing
UNSPEAKABLEEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
Introduction to Popular Songs by Every Little Thing
161eastsanatoriumPlastic Tree
sanatoriumPlastic Treeplay_arrow
Plastic Tree 28th single
162eastInstead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT
Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKTplay_arrow
UBE and GACKT, an eternal farewell
163eastavocadoyonige
avocadoyonigeplay_arrow
yonige’s heartbreak song “Avocado”
164eastTears of TomorrowKoseki Mai
Tears of TomorrowKoseki Maiplay_arrow
Mai Koseki’s heartbreak song, a step toward hope
165eastDo whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji
Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji
The feelings of a man putting on a brave face after breaking up with his lover
166eastI LOVE YOUkurisu haato
I LOVE YOUkurisu haatoplay_arrow
Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song
167eastGoodbye GoodbyeTakenaka Eri
Goodbye GoodbyeTakenaka Eriplay_arrow
Introduction to Eri Takenaka’s heartbreak hit songs
168eastSakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama's 'Sakurazaka' is a classic breakup song.
169eastCheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
An encouraging song written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi and sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru
170eastBlue BenchSasuke
Blue BenchSasukeplay_arrow
The duo Sasuke sings about youthful romance
171eastLove StoryAmuro Namie
Love StoryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s love ballad song
172eastHello,my friendMatsutōya Yumi
Hello,my friendMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A love song of gratitude depicting Yuming’s unrequited love
173eastShipwreckNakamori Akina
ShipwreckNakamori Akinaplay_arrow
Akina Nakamori cover song with lyrics by Tokiko Kato
174eastCotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromiplay_arrow
Letters Between Lovers in the City and Their Hometown
175eastSubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of people with hearing loss as beautifully as snow
176eastOnce moreTani Yuuki
Once moreTani Yuukiplay_arrow
A ballad to win back a lost love
177eastUntil your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta
Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōtaplay_arrow
The sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching longing to meet again
178eastwhiteerica
whiteericaplay_arrow
A heartfelt ballad about longing for an ex-lover
179eastMirror, mirrorBAK
Mirror, mirrorBAKplay_arrow
A song that makes you feel the importance of love through parting with someone dear
180eastleap day personRADWIMPS
leap day personRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A heartbreaking love song by RADWIMPS
181eastUntil the day I can no longer rememberback number
Until the day I can no longer rememberback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song about parting with a loved one
182eastParting Flowersurii
Parting Flowersuriiplay_arrow
Suri's Farewell Song
183eastGoodbye, YesterdayTUBE
Goodbye, YesterdayTUBEplay_arrow
TUBE’s Latin-style breakup song
184eastAfter the early-summer rain passes bySanīdēi Sābisu
After the early-summer rain passes bySanīdēi Sābisuplay_arrow
A song about parting from Sunny Day Service’s comeback release
185eastCactus Flowerchūrippu
Cactus Flowerchūrippuplay_arrow
Farewell and Spring with Cactus Flowers
186eastcicada shellHitoto Yo
cicada shellHitoto Yoplay_arrow
Utsusemi is a song that symbolizes summer memories.
187eastMissingKubota Toshinobu
MissingKubota Toshinobuplay_arrow
The poignant sadness of love in Toshinobu Kubota’s signature songs
188eastAitaiKato Miria
AitaiKato Miriaplay_arrow
Miliyah Kato’s heartbreak song “Aitai”
189eastcradlesaji
cradlesajiplay_arrow
A moving ballad depicting memories with my grandmother
190easttragic heroineMy Hair is Bad
tragic heroineMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
Depicting emotions swaying between lingering heartbreak and a brave facade
191eastLetterMr.Children
LetterMr.Childrenplay_arrow
It is a famous song that portrays the feelings of a broken heart.
192eastseparation; being apart; partedaibii karaa
separation; being apart; partedaibii karaaplay_arrow
An ivy-colored song that depicts a parting scene
193eastGood-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu
Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisuplay_arrow
Ann Lewis's first hit song
194eastpinkshaitoopu
pinkshaitoopuplay_arrow
A song that delicately portrays the end of love
195eastMy loverGorin Mayumi
My loverGorin Mayumiplay_arrow
Mayumi Itsuwa’s signature song, first appearance on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen
196eastdistress (at sea/in the mountains); being lost; stranded; a disaster situationToukyou Jihen
distress (at sea/in the mountains); being lost; stranded; a disaster situationToukyou Jihenplay_arrow
When the flower of love blooms, we’ll face each other together until it withers.
197eastSilent EveKarashima Midori
Silent EveKarashima Midoriplay_arrow
Winter farewell, a woman's strength and kindness
198eastMemoryEvery Little Thing
MemoryEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
Moving forward while carrying the pain of a broken heart
199eastCan’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK
Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALKplay_arrow
Regret and Farewell to the Woman I Lost
200eastGoodbye, goodbye, goodbyeGōruden Bonbā
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbyeGōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
Golden Bomber's heartbreak ballad
201eastEyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seiko
Eyes Are DiamondMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Seiko Matsuda's breakup songs, expressions of women's strength
202eastBaby, bye-byeCIMBA
Baby, bye-byeCIMBAplay_arrow
“Baby, bye-bye” is a tough-front breakup song
203eastWHYKato Miria
WHYKato Miriaplay_arrow
A woman's state of mind as she gets over her feelings for a man
204eastFor that dayKitahara Mirei
For that dayKitahara Mireiplay_arrow
Kitahara Mirei’s poignant love song
205eastSong of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A duet song that portrays love and separation
206eastTime goes byEvery Little Thing
Time goes byEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
Living positively even after a breakup
207eastRomance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
A heartrending breakup song from a male perspective
208eastListening to OliviaAnri
Listening to OliviaAnriplay_arrow
A standard farewell song
209eastTo Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s bittersweet coming-of-age love song
210east3636aimyon
3636aimyonplay_arrow
Depicting a romantic relationship that cools due to missed connections
211eastThe Last LieBENI
The Last LieBENIplay_arrow
A bittersweet ballad song by BENI
212eastmy starRozarīna
my starRozarīnaplay_arrow
Rosalina’s farewell theme song, the strength to move forward
213eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Expressing the preciousness of love in Fujii Kaze’s breakup song
214eastFlower Reportberry meet
Flower Reportberry meetplay_arrow
A love song that gently portrays spring partings and new encounters
215eastIf there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama
If there’s a “see you” Mirei Toyamaplay_arrow
A heartbreak song. A poignant track that sings of gratitude and regret.
216eastI’m okay.Makihara Noriyuki
I'm okay.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Introduction to Noriyuki Makihara’s heartbreak songs
217eastDinner Songtuki.
Dinner Songtuki.play_arrow
Expressing the heartbreak of a failed love in tuki.'s debut song
218eastHide-and-seekRADWIMPS
Hide-and-seekRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Gently portrayed a farewell with a loved one through a game of hide-and-seek
219eastConclusionSenchimirimentaru
ConclusionSenchimirimentaruplay_arrow
A poignant ballad that weaves memories with a loved one into music
220eastWhite shipInoue Yosui
White shipInoue Yosuiplay_arrow
The poignancy of parting as you see a loved one off at the harbor
221eastI miss youBEGIN
I miss youBEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN Classic heartbreak ballad
222eastsignJUJU
signJUJUplay_arrow
JUJU’s new song “sign” is a ballad that serves as a movie theme song.
223eastPhiladelphia fleabaneMY FIRST STORY
Philadelphia fleabaneMY FIRST STORYplay_arrow
A rock song about longing for an unforgettable lover
224eastdeep redMy Hair is Bad
deep redMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
A rock song that portrays the pain and joy of love
225eastTu-tu-luSixTONES
Tu-tu-luSixTONESplay_arrow
The track “Tu-tu-lu” included on SixTONES’ release “Kokkara” is a song that poignantly depicts a lost love.
226eastpetalback number
petalback numberplay_arrow
A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals
227eastbullseyeberry meet
bullseyeberry meetplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the emptiness of the heart
228eastTwilight Nightet-ando-
Twilight Nightet-ando-play_arrow
Jealousy and anger toward an ex-partner’s new lover
229eastYorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End
Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la Endplay_arrow
A poignant song depicting a farewell that comes on a winter night
230eastOnly I liked it.suisou gurashi
Only I liked it.suisou gurashiplay_arrow
A heartfelt pop song about aquarium life
231eastChanging seasonsren
Changing seasonsrenplay_arrow
Express the pain of heartbreak in lyrics that people can empathize with
232eastYou know,Ame no Iro.
You know,Ame no Iro.play_arrow
Ameno-iro’s song “You Know”
233eastspringKaneyori Masaru
springKaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
234eastIt was a romance.Kubota Kai
It was a romance.Kubota Kaiplay_arrow
An upbeat song about a breakup with a lover
235eastTearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak
236eastmissing youTomioka Ai
missing youTomioka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Tomioka's heartbreak song. It portrays the feelings of thinking about a lover every day.
237eastGoodbye-byeTomioka Ai
Goodbye-byeTomioka Aiplay_arrow
A delicate song that sings of Ai Tomioka’s pure feelings of love
238eastBeyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei
Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Koheiplay_arrow
A song by Kohei Matsushita themed around parting
239eastLove? (As if.)Hitsuji Bungaku
Love? (As if.)Hitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Commentary on songs included in Hitsujibungaku’s album
240eastGoodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hanaplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays parting and moving forward
241eastHappinessOnda Masanori
HappinessOnda Masanoriplay_arrow
A heartbreak song that looks back on the days when we were happy
242eastWhyTakase Tōya
WhyTakase Tōyaplay_arrow
A song about the feelings of being unable to forget an ex-lover
243eastBus RomanceChatmonchy
Bus Romance Chatmonchyplay_arrow
Chatmonchy's long-distance love song
244eastTime machineChara
Time machineCharaplay_arrow
A masterpiece love song that delicately expresses the pain of parting
245eastI still love you.Chu-Z
I still love you.Chu-Zplay_arrow
A ballad of aching feelings after being told goodbye
246eastGoodbyeN.S.P
GoodbyeN.S.Pplay_arrow
NSP's debut single song
247eastAngelRC sakuseshon
AngelRC sakuseshonplay_arrow
RC Succession’s famous ballad about parting with an angel
248eastMoon and KnifeSuga Shikao
Moon and KnifeSuga Shikaoplay_arrow
Shikao Suga’s heartbreak ballad, Moon and Knife
249eastA Farewell Giftburetto & batā
A Farewell Giftburetto & batāplay_arrow
About the movie version insert song “Sayonara no Okurimono” from the anime Touch
250eastEXITPorunogurafiti
EXITPorunogurafitiplay_arrow
Porno Graffitti sing about the turmoil of a man's heart set against the backdrop of the subway.
To be continued...