[2026] Recommended for Men in Their 40s! A Collection of Classic Japanese Breakup Songs
When you go through a heartbreak, it can feel like there’s a gaping hole in your heart.
Little moments can bring those memories rushing back, leaving you with a pang of sadness.
In this article, we’ve gathered Japanese breakup songs released from the 1990s to the mid-2000s—the soundtrack to the youth of those who are now in their 40s.
The nostalgic melodies you used to listen to back then and the lyrics that resonate in your chest may hit even deeper now.
As you look back on past loves, why not find a small push to move forward, together with these timeless songs that stay close to your heart?
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[2026] Recommended for men in their 40s! A roundup of classic Japanese breakup songs (111–120)
Maplesupittsu
Released in 1998 as Spitz’s 19th single.
It was a single cut from the album “Fake Fur” and was used as the opening theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV.
The wistful sound and Masamune Kusano’s melancholic vocals perfectly capture the feelings of heartbreak.
It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists.
cherry blossomKobukuro
Released in 2005 as Kobukuro’s 12th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Ns’ Aoi” and became a long-running hit, winning the Gold Prize at the 47th Japan Record Awards.
The imagery of falling cherry blossom petals and unfulfilled feelings conveys a poignant sense of longing.
It is one of Kobukuro’s most popular and representative songs.
In conclusion
The Japanese breakup songs that colored those days have a gentle power to cradle a wounded heart. I hope you’ve found a song among the ones introduced here that can speak for your feelings. The hard times may not pass quickly, but I wish for the time you spend with music to eventually become the spark that helps you take a new step forward.