We’ve put together a collection of songs you’ll want to listen to when you’re heartbroken, or when, for reasons you can’t quite explain, you just want to have a good cry.
From famous tracks to hidden gems, this feature is sure to help you find the perfect song to match your mood.
Listen while thinking of someone, or while facing your own feelings.
Even well-known songs you hear all the time can make you think, “Wait, was this always such a tearjerker?” when you really listen closely.
So go ahead and cry your heart out—and feel refreshed afterward!
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Tear-jerking songs recommended for women: Japanese masterpieces and popular tracks (1–10)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
I heard these lyrics were written after the death of the songwriter’s beloved dog.
The feelings in the words about wanting to stay by their side no matter what are so heartrending that this song never fails to bring me to tears.
Just like its title, it’s overflowing with kindness and makes my chest tighten.
PrologueUru
With its gentle melody and Uru’s one‑of‑a‑kind voice, this song “Prologue” loosens your tear ducts from the very intro.
It was the theme song for the drama “Chuugaku Seito Nikki” (Middle School Teacher’s Diary).
Many people likely got to know Uru through this track, which rapidly made her famous.
Every line of the lyrics carries a sense of poignancy, and Uru’s vocals move the heart even more.
It’s the kind of song that releases the feelings you’ve been holding back, bringing the tears flowing all at once.
366 daysHY
It’s a heartrending love song.
Some of you might find old memories of love resurfacing and be brought to tears.
For some reason, the more time passes, the more the past seems to move us.
It’s recommended for those times when you don’t want to sob your heart out, but would rather shed quiet tears alone.
NautilusYorushika
Nautilus, the song included at the end of Yorushika’s 2019 album Elma.
The album is a concept album—one record that tells a story—and this track is a key piece that closes it out.
The lyrics carry a bittersweet narrative that may stir a quiet nostalgia, making anyone recall their own past in some way.
It’s a song I’d like you to listen to with an empty heart when you feel like crying.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
It was released in 2016 as a TV drama’s theme song.
The gently enveloping vocals and wistful melody blend together to create a moving piece.
Aoi Teshima is known as a highly skilled singer with a clear, beautiful voice, capable of performing everything from Studio Ghibli film themes to jazz.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
This is the song that was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” The vocals and melody have a warm quality, yet there’s a heart-wrenching poignancy to it.
Many listeners may be moved by the lyrics overflowing with love.
Could it be a song about Hikaru Utada’s own life? Try listening carefully while thinking of someone dear to you.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
From the very first lines, it pierces the heart—I’m sure many people feel this way.
The song “Jidai” is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s most famous pieces, a beloved classic across generations.
Many artists have covered it, and it’s been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Greatest Songs.
Even when nothing is going right and you’re at rock bottom, this song can save you—and I believe it has saved many.
It resonates with all kinds of people, and it’s a number that will surely move you to tears.