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Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Here are some tear-jerking J-Pop songs I’d recommend for women in their 40s!

Your 40s can be a busy time, with lots of changes both at work and in your personal life.

In the midst of an overly hectic routine, you might feel worn out or suddenly feel like crying when you finally get a moment to breathe.

At times like that, why not listen to some songs that let you cry and reset your feelings?

I’ve gathered a variety of moving tracks—songs you might have listened to in your youth, as well as ones that resonate precisely because of the age you are now.

When your body and mind both feel unsettled, please give them a listen.

Tear-Jerking Songs Recommended for Women in Their 40s: Classic and Popular Japanese Hits (91–100)

Before memories turn sadsayonara poniiteeru

Sayonara Ponytail “Before Memories Turn Sad”

Before memories turn sadsayonara poniiteeru

SayoPoni, the enigmatic masked unit that burst onto the scene like a comet in 2011.

This is a breakup song that sings of the loneliness of losing a lover and the heartache of wanting to see them but being unable to.

Mina’s breathing as she sings feels raw, giving the track a striking sense of realism.

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Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter: To You, Fifteen” Music Video (HD)

Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Many people were likely moved by her powerful performance of “the meaning of living in the present” in the song.

It seems like the kind of track that could naturally bring you to tears when you’re going through hard times.

It’s a ballad released as her eighth single.

The lyrics—written as a letter to her future self—are particularly distinctive.

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In conclusion

I introduced some tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 40s—do you feel even a little bit better now? I lined up everything from tunes that people in their 40s find nostalgic to classic tearjerkers.

Sometimes you just really feel like crying, right? Please make use of this list at those times, too.