Recommended heartbreak songs for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits

By the time you’re in your 40s, most people have gone through at least one or two heartbreaks.

There were probably songs that stayed close to your feelings during those past breakups, weren’t there?

In this article, we’ll introduce breakup songs recommended for women in their 40s.

We’ve gathered Japanese breakup songs that will bring back memories from those days.

Every once in a while, try looking back on the past as you listen to the songs you used to play back then.

By revisiting those moments now, your heart from that time may soften, even just a little.

It’s not about good or bad—those experiences can all become cherished memories.

Playlist

Recommended heartbreak songs for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A little; a bitDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s heartbreak song “Chotto”
2	Perfume of loveglobe		A classic 90s globe song expressing the sorrow of a broken heart
3	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		Stories of timeless songs that resonate with the heart in the pain of a broken heart
4	No matter how…Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s love songs depict emotions
5	Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s heartbreak song “Listening to Olivia” resonates with the heart.
6	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic song “Time goes by” portrays the emotions of a broken heart.
7	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		A monument of heartbreak songs, Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic.
8	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit, a nostalgic love song
9	The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi		A classic hit by Yuming that sings of the pain of heartbreak
10	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada: debuted at 16, a beloved singing voice
11	rainMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s classic song “Ame” expresses the sorrow of a broken heart.
12	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A masterpiece imbued with feelings for my grandfather
13	AloneMayo Okamoto		The classic song “Alone,” which portrays a heartrending unrequited love, resonates deeply.
14	dearestKOH+		KOH+'s 'Saiai' is a moving breakup song.
15	Ice RainKudō Shizuka		A winter heartbreak, with snow painting the pain in my heart
16	Last LoveKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s heartbreak song, a poignant expression of love
17	ShipwreckNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s “Nampasen” is an impressive signature song.
18	romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s “Koigokoro,” produced by Tetsurō Oda.
19	Unforgettable DaysMISIA		A poignant song that sings of the pain of parting and cherished memories
20	366 daysHY		The iconic breakup song “366 Days” resonates with the heart.
21	Counting YouBoA & Tohoshinki		A ballad that portrays a bittersweet love between adults
22	BELIEVEMISIA		MISIA’s classic song “BELIEVE” is characterized by its high notes.
23	HeyDREAMS COME TRUE		An iconic song that gives you the courage to move on from heartbreak.
24	Dreaming I was dreamingAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s signature 1997 song, her last before maternity leave
25	I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko		Toko Furuuchi’s heartbreak song chosen as a drama insert track
26	Goodbyes still dwell in my heart even now.ZARD		Theme song of Reiko Shiratori: a classic that views heartbreak positively
27	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, with Komuro’s sound, has a narrow vocal range.
28	Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki		Yuki Koyanagi’s anime theme song is popular for her powerful, high-level vocals.
29	EverlastingBoA		A bittersweet love song that chose parting for the sake of a dream
30	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
31	Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Kuraki Mai		Detective Conan theme song, heartbreak song
32	Andromedaaiko		aiko's hit song, the café au lait commercial jingle
33	Cheer up!Shimatani Hitomi		Hitomi Shimatani performs at the Kōhaku music show with a cover song.
34	ORIONNakajima Mika		Insert song from 'Ryusei no Kizuna', Mika's heart-resonating masterpiece
35	No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s hit song wins a grand award as a commercial jingle.
36	handsKōda Kumi		A song that sings of the sorrow of heartbreak and the coldness of hands.