Recommended tear-jerking songs for women: classic and popular J‑pop tracks
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!
Playlist
| Recommended tear-jerking songs for women: classic and popular J‑pop tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song filled with love for my beloved dog |
| 2 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s singing voice, which shot to fame with “Prologue.” |
| 3 | NautilusYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika “Nautilus,” a song that unleashes emotions |
| 4 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that brings tears with memories of an old love |
| 5 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | A song with a beautifully moving singing voice |
| 6 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada, a voice that sings of love and heartache |
| 7 | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Jidai” saves the heart. |
| 8 | Things that have formShibasaki Kou |  play_arrow | Active not only as an actress but also as a singer… |
| 9 | aitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | A poignant song that shakes the heart, singing the pain of a broken heart |
| 10 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that touches the heart, moving |
| 11 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA, an artist with a voice that can move your heart… |
| 12 | setting sunToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Shiina Ringo’s Tokyo Jihen “Rakujitsu,” an emotionally powerful masterpiece |
| 13 | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okuhanako’s “Garnet” resonates with me. |
| 14 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium,” a song about the feelings of heartbreak |
| 15 | -ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER | ![-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wol-XHb1VhM/default.jpg) play_arrow | A straight-up cheer song that really hits home. |
| 16 | Love StoryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s love song “Love Story” stays with me. |
| 17 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s classic breakup song “Kanade” |
| 18 | Deep RiverUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru’s moving masterpiece “Deep River” |
| 19 | Love in both handsACIDMAN |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song of love and remembrance, “Love in Both Hands” |
| 20 | Last sceneikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Feelings and regrets toward someone I can’t forget |
| 21 | Remember mekururi |  play_arrow | The 26th release by Quruli in 2013... |
| 22 | harborsupittsu |  play_arrow | A wistful longing and a wish to reunite within memories |
| 23 | Please forget it.Yorushika |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song that wishes happiness for an ex |
| 24 | Never again…BENI |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad where lingering feelings for a lover waver with resolve |
| 25 | House by the riverMatsuzaki Nao |  play_arrow | A song that evokes the poignancy and warmth of life |
| 26 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love songs: bravado and delicacy |
| 27 | Then, why?Abe Mao |  play_arrow | The pain of love tossed around by a teasing attitude |
| 28 | I stillmilet |  play_arrow | milet’s love ballad that serves as a movie theme song |
| 29 | Family SongHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the drama “Overprotected Kahoko,” 2... |
| 30 | presentTamaki Kōji |  play_arrow | Koji Tamaki’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 31 | a typical womanShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | The worldview of a song depicting Shiina Ringo’s mother–daughter relationship |
| 32 | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | Chihiro Onitsuka's 'Gekkou', the theme song for the drama TRICK |
| 33 | The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s heartwarming masterpiece that conveys kindness toward others |
| 34 | So it wasn’t me, huh.riria. |  play_arrow | Lilia, a popular singer-songwriter on TikTok |
| 35 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | “Yuki no Hana,” which wishes for happiness that lasts forever. Singer Naka… |
| 36 | one grainwacci |  play_arrow | Wacci’s new song, a ballad depicting the decision to part ways |
| 37 | filamentUru |  play_arrow | A translucent singing voice and deep emotion move the heart |
| 38 | Forever LoveX JAPAN |  play_arrow | X JAPAN's moving masterpiece, a heartrending ballad |
| 39 | NO SIDEMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece themed around rugby |
| 40 | Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | A moving classic that heals troubled youth: a graduation song |
| 41 | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic hit, a heartwarming cheer song! |
| 42 | a single flowertuki. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song inspired by Jujutsu Kaisen |
| 43 | Memory of LifeNikaidou Kazumi |  play_arrow | Kazumi Nikaido’s songs convey the preciousness of life. |
| 44 | Only oneYano Akiko / Imawano Kiyoshiro |  play_arrow | Akiko Yano’s classic “Hitotsu Dake” resonates with the heart. |
| 45 | maybeYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI’s heartbreak song, a calm breakup |
| 46 | AiHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A song in which a heart that can’t believe in love begins to melt |
| 47 | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | Warm singing voice and lyrics that think of a loved one |
| 48 | SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina |  play_arrow | Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push |
| 49 | Scene of angelsOzawa Kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Ozawa's classic song that profoundly sings of life and death |
| 50 | If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | An introduction to songs that accompany life’s hardships and become a light of hope. |
| 51 | passing by each otherSoala |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in an R&B style |
| 52 | At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A small song of hope to overcome sorrow |
| 53 | meteorKobukuro |  play_arrow | The beautiful harmony that Japan is proud of has an amazing sound... |
| 54 | pupilaiko |  play_arrow | A gentle song that sings of the joy of love and of parting |
| 55 | heartaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon, a heartrending love ballad |
| 56 | contrailArai Yumi |  play_arrow | A gem of a song imbued with feelings for a deceased classmate |
| 57 | After the nightadieu |  play_arrow | Moka Kamishiraishi’s adieu “After the Night” |
| 58 | What do you want to become?Rozarīna |  play_arrow | A healing song that helps you face your true feelings |
| 59 | remainingYoshizawa Kayoko |  play_arrow | A song by Kayoko Yoshizawa that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 60 | To My AdolescenceAka-hoho Shishunki |  play_arrow | Expressing adolescent feelings through the coming-of-age theme song of Red Cheek Teenage Puberty |
| 61 | Give me a gentle kiss.DREAM COME TURU |  play_arrow | Even the love that never came true—meeting that person made me fall in love... |
| 62 | Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa |  play_arrow | ReoNa's emotional ballad song |
| 63 | Sentimental KissShio Reira |  play_arrow | A ballad by Shio Reira. A gentle portrayal of the end of a romance. |
| 64 | how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother |
| 65 | If ISekitori Hana |  play_arrow | A message song from Hanarete Sekitori to children |
| 66 | Tear SongOka Midori |  play_arrow | A classic song about the loneliness and anxiety of urban women |
| 67 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Make Are-kun’s romantic feelings a viral hit |
| 68 | tomorrowNoda Megumi |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays a heartbreaking emotion with a gentle singing voice |
| 69 | If I can laughUrufuruzu |  play_arrow | A song of hope to overcome the sufferings of life |
| 70 | Your nameYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A song by Masayoshi Yamazaki imbued with a father’s feelings |
| 71 | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | A famous song that sings of love and warmth for family |
| 72 | NonfictionHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's moving theme song resonates with the heart |
| 73 | signJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU delivers a heartfelt song as a movie theme |
| 74 | wedgeOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okubana Ko’s Memory Songs to Listen to After a Breakup |
| 75 | Homeayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s “Home” is a gentle song about thinking of someone far away. |