Recommended breakup songs for women in their 50s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai

Noriko Sakai Blue Rabbit

It has a very tragic feel, and just singing it brings me to tears—truly a heartbreak ballad worthy of Noriko Sakai.

It was also used as a drama’s theme song, in which she herself starred.

The idea that a rabbit dies from loneliness is urgent and deeply sad.

For youTakahashi Mariko

For You Mariko Takahashi

Ms.

Takahashi has been praised for her vocal ability since her group days.

Her singing voice has long been supported by many women, and of course, her popularity shows no signs of fading even now.

This song also became a big hit, especially on cable radio, and is a favorite in karaoke.

The straightforward lyrics of the chorus are truly moving.

We hope she continues to captivate us with wonderful songs and her beautiful voice.

Deceived by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizue

Deceived by Such a Hiroshi – Mizue Takada – Guitar Solo Cover

A confident hit song that was a cover of a Southern All Stars track.

It later became a topic of conversation for being covered by numerous artists as well.

I used to see it often on music shows, so I still strongly associate the song with Mizuë Takada’s performance.

The name “Hiroshi” was often used in the title, wasn’t it?

Farewell SongNakajima Miyuki

"Wakare Uta" / Miyuki Nakajima cover.

Miyuki Nakajima is a charismatic singer-songwriter who has continued to thrive since the 1970s.

Among her many hit songs, the first to reach No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart was Wakare Uta.

It was released in 1977.

One hallmark of Nakajima’s work is the presence of sharp lyrics that pierce the listener’s heart in multiple places.

short-sleevedImai Miki

Short Sleeves – Miki Imai

Miki Imai’s “Hansode” (Short Sleeves), despite her many hit songs, centers on a woman involved in a forbidden love—the man is married and has children.

She secretly goes to peek at his home, and when she sees “him” and his “wife” laughing in the early-summer garden under the dazzling sunlight, her chest tightens so much she feels she might collapse.

Although it’s a quiet ballad, you can palpably feel the heat of the protagonist’s inner resolve—“Even so, I will go on loving him.” The song was included on the 1990 album Retour and was not released as a single.