A hidden gem among tearjerker songs. Recommended popular tracks.

All of the YouthFujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Youth of Everything

Fujifabric’s tenth single, “Wakamono no Subete,” has become nothing short of legendary.

It expresses the sadness and emptiness tied to summer and the memories that vanish along with the fireworks festivals.

In vocalist Masahiko Shimura’s hometown, it’s said that this song was once played throughout the town after his passing.

It’s a piece that’s impossible to listen to without tears.

Last Love LetterChatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Last Love Letter” Music Video

The lyric “Tears only take shape when someone else sees them” is very striking.

The lyrics are just so good! The overflowing kindness and powerful melody resonate in the heart.

The music video’s setup is unique, and it’s a real tearjerker too.

Starting Line ~ A New BreezeBaba Toshihide

A Tear-Jerking Song ‘Start Line’ by Toshihide Baba

Toshihide Baba debuted in 1990, but he didn’t have any hits for a while.

This song, released in 2007, ranked in the Top 20 on the Oricon chart, and he appeared on the 2007 Kōhaku Uta Gassen, which brought him widespread recognition.

It’s a moving song with a message of not giving in to hardships and sorrow, and of keeping up the fight.

Dear Mama feat. Kazumasa OdaLGYankees

LGYankees – Dear Mama feat Kazumasa Oda

I never imagined rap and Mr.

Oda would go together.

And it’s a song that makes you cry.

The things that have happened up to now are so concrete that the yankee-style lyrics flow by like events unfolding right before your eyes.

Even here, you can see the love between the ever-watchful mother and her son.

Everything becomes my strength!kuzu

Trash—everything will become my strength!

It’s a parody duo of “Yuzu” that came out of a variety show, but since both of them were good singers to begin with, if you really listen, it can move you to tears.

It’s a song that appeals to the idea that if you keep trying, you’ll be rewarded someday.

It reassures you that there are people cheering you on.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

It was released in 2011 as Ketsumeishi’s 24th single.

Created under the group’s first attempt to minimize rap parts and make it a true “ballad,” as the title suggests, the song’s lyrics overflow with the feelings of a man who longs to meet someone but cannot, filled with heartache.

It is one of Ketsumeishi’s most popular songs, known for bringing listeners to tears.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “The True Form of Tears” MV (Theme song for NHK Night Drama ‘Vanilla na Mainichi’)

This song gently seeps into the heart, delicately portraying the inner conflicts and emotional fluctuations that people carry.

In this work from SUPER BEAVER, the tender vocals and warm melody line express the loneliness everyone experiences and the feelings we hold inside, wrapping them in kindness.

It tells us that tears are not a sign of weakness, but rather something precious that helps us understand and accept ourselves.

Released in January 2025, it was written as the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi.” The song is used strikingly within the show, carrying significant meaning for the story’s protagonist.

It’s the perfect track for those who are trying to overcome painful experiences or want to face their own emotions—an ideal song for when you need a good cry.