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

Breakup songs are classics!

There actually aren’t many that are truly sad!

They’re lyrical, heartrending, and captivating!

So, this time we’ve gathered breakup songs we recommend for women in their 50s!

Be sure to check them out!

Listen while reflecting on your past memories.

Playlist

Recommended breakup songs for women in their 50s: classic and popular Japanese tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya		A courageous song to encourage heartbroken women, a gentle cheering song
2	Lingering Snowiruka		"Nagori-yuki" is a classic masterpiece and a staple of heartbreak songs.
3	An Afternoon Spent Watching the SeaArai Yumi		The legendary classic, Dolphin, is still going strong.
4	I am a piano.Takada Mizue		Depicting the evolution of music and the youth of each generation
5	Ruby RingTerao Akira		Yujiro recognized the talent and produced a smash hit song.
6	Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki		Yuki Koyanagi classics that are easy to pitch and fun to sing at karaoke
7	I’m sorryTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s classic song depicting parting and regret
8	Love is overŌyō Fifi		Star Ouyang Feifei sings of a mature love
9	See ya.Naoko Ken		Naoko Ken scores a big hit with a song by Miyuki Nakajima
10	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		“Thank You.” is one of Japan’s most popular bands D…
11	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		The Princess Princess hit from the bubble era, 'M'
12	ShipwreckNakamori Akina		The moving heartbreak song that Tokiko Kato gifted to Akina
13	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		A classic Christmas bittersweet heartbreak song
14	Sly womanSha ran Q		An experience where I felt the sense (style) in Tsunku’s songs
15	While Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s classic heartbreak song continues to be loved across generations.
16	SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda in the Suntory commercial captivates.
17	Farewell SongOhashi Junko		Miyuki Nakajima’s heartbreak songs with lyrics by her are full of masterpieces.
18	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		“Genki o dashite” was written for Hiroko Yakushimaru…
19	JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The album track “Junko” gained popularity.
20	Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya's classic song 'Alone in the Evening Twilight'
21	AloneMayo Okamoto		A ballad that sings of a woman’s complex feelings after her lover was taken by her friend
22	I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko		A love ballad about heartbreak and reunion
23	Perfume of loveglobe		A classic 90s globe song expressing the sorrow of a broken heart
24	Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie		Yoshie Kashiwabara’s graduation song, written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima
25	rainMoritaka Chisato		A tale of heartbreak and a heart drenched in rain
26	Goodbyeofukōsu		The emotional imagery of snow and rain in Kazumasa Oda’s heartbreak song
27	cold rainhaifaisetto		A poignant song that sharply portrays the pain of heartbreak
28	Serenade, if anythingInoue Yosui		Love Songs on Midnight Radio and Yosui’s Musical World
29	Light Blue RainYagami Junko		A heartbreak song with an unforgettable voice and a profound story
30	I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko		A classic song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of people in love
31	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		A heartrending love story that begins in a phone booth at midnight
32	freezing rainHino Mika		Memories of a striking classic that sings of the sorrow of heartbreak
33	I can’t stop this sadnessAnri		The heartrending feelings of a woman whose boyfriend was taken by her best friend
34	The Day the Seagull FlewWatanabe Machiko		Machiko's 'Wandering Road' became a hit, and the seagull song was also memorable.
35	Darkening RoomArai Yumi		A masterpiece by Yumi Arai that captures the poignancy of parting
36	Cheer up!Yakushimaru Hiroko		A warm message song to comfort a friend with a broken heart
37	Love is overOuyou Hi		A heartbreak song about an older woman deciding to break up with her younger lover
38	Make me cryNaoko Ken		A masterpiece that beautifully sings about the pain of heartbreak
39	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic song “Time goes by” portrays the emotions of a broken heart.
40	366 daysHY		The iconic breakup song “366 Days” resonates with the heart.
41	Unforgettable DaysMISIA		A poignant song that sings of the pain of parting and cherished memories
42	Goodbyes still dwell in my heart even now.ZARD		Theme song of Reiko Shiratori: a classic that views heartbreak positively
43	Last LoveKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s heartbreak song, a poignant expression of love
44	A little; a bitDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s heartbreak song “Chotto”
45	Ice RainKudō Shizuka		A winter heartbreak, with snow painting the pain in my heart
46	The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi		A classic hit by Yuming that sings of the pain of heartbreak
47	Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s heartbreak song “Listening to Olivia” resonates with the heart.
48	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		Le Couple's “Hidamari no Uta” is ...
49	DEAR…againHirose Kōmi		Speaking of Kōmi Hirose, she’s known for numerous love songs…
50	That’s sad, isn’t it?Watanabe Misato		Ms. Misato Watanabe, known as the Queen of Summer Songs, and...
51	I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi		Speaking of Hiromi Go’s bittersweet love songs, …
52	Mary AnnTHE ALFEE		The hit from the rock band The Alfee’s heyday…
53	High School LullabyImokin Torio		A super idol born from Kin-chan’s TV show...
54	The one I still love even after we’ve broken upRosu Indiosu & Shirubia		When it comes to breakup songs as male-female duets, ...
55	It’s a sad color, isn’t it?Ueda Masaki		The bluesy feel is really cool and adds even more sadness...
56	foreignerKUBOTA Saki		Released in 1979. Their debut single, and featured in a commercial…
57	She and TIP ON DUOImai Miki		Now, as the most charming adult vocalist...
58	Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo		It was also the theme song for a youth drama starring Toshiaki Karasawa…
59	Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō		It’s got a rock vibe and an acoustic vibe…
60	BlueWatanabe Machiko		My third single. The previous two were also breakup son—
61	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		It carries a deep sense of tragedy, and just by singing it, tears start to fall...
62	For youTakahashi Mariko		They had been praised for their vocal ability since their group days...
63	Deceived by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizue		Confidence from covering a Southern All Stars song…
64	Farewell SongNakajima Miyuki		They’ve continued to be active since the 1970s without change…
65	short-sleevedImai Miki		Miki Imai, who has many hit songs, has a track called “Short Sleeves,” and it’s allo…
66	Screen of MemoriesYagami Junko		"Memories on the Screen" was released in 1979 by Ya...
67	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki is highly regarded for her outstanding vocal ability...
68	There’s no show as wonderful as love.Iwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki, known for hit songs such as “Touch,” is fam...
69	The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko		Because The Wind Rises is so refreshing, at first glance it seems...
70	Rainy StationArai Yumi		Released back when Yuming still had the surname 'Arai'...
71	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		The iconic Japanese songstress Namie Amuro’s classic hit…
72	youKozaka Akiko		Anyway, when it comes to truly heartrending love songs, “You…”
73	romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s songs are all cool, and they’re great for karaoke...
74	Message of RougeArai Yumi		Yumi Arai’s “Rouge no Dengon” is a nostalgi…
75	WantedPink Lady		At the time, the choreography for the songs we released became a huge topic of conversation, and...
76	Rock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM☆CAT		The debut single released in 1984...
77	I’ll wait.amin		This song makes me feel an intense sense of tragedy and lingering attachment...
78	atonementTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng, the legendary songstress of the Showa era. In her youth...
79	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Rain is very easily associated with the image of heartbreak...
80	Ruby RingTerao Akira		Speaking of adult city pop, it has to be Akira Terao...
81	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		So much so that you could call them the original, quintessential “wild singer”…
82	Eyes Are Like DiamondsMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda, known by the nickname “Candy Voice,”...
83	Love Is OverŌyō Fifi		For those from the '50s generation, this song is an eternal heartbreak anthe…
84	Sentimental and DearTahara Toshihiko		In Tahara’s debut song, Leif Garrett…
85	bachelor girlInagaki Junichi		Junichi Inagaki’s songs are tender, heartfelt love ballads…
86	Dumped, banzai!Kondō Masahiko		It’s exactly what the title says—a heartbreak song by Match…
87	I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi		Even now, the fans from back then still show up at the dinner shows...
88	Sky Restauranthaifaisetto		“Sky Restaurant” is a song by Yuming that…
89	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		“Anata ni aete yokatta” is Kyoko Koizumi…
90	Love is overŌyō Fifi		Fei-Fei Ouyang (Ōyan Fīfī) is a Tai...
91	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		"Goodbye, my beloved"—when I’m listening to it...
92	Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu		Ann Lewis transforms from innocent idol to rock artist
93	silver ringchūrippu		Himeno, the vocalist of Tulip, and their famous songs
94	My loverGorin Mayumi		Legends of singers captivated by the charm of timeless masterpieces
95	Drinks for twoAzusa Michiyo		The gap between Azusa’s pure image and her true self
96	Your BalladSera Masanori & Tsuisto		The first rock-style Grand Prix song became a big hit.
97	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A love song about leaving one’s hometown, drawn by the allure of the city
98	makeupSakurada Junko		Junko Sakurada sings a classic song written by Miyuki Nakajima
99	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		Julie’s overwhelming performance that captivated the audience
100	LetterYuki Saori		A superstar who has kept singing for over half a century
101	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		It’s a real heartbreak song. But no matter how many times I listen to it...