A hidden gem among tearjerker songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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.

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.

GuiltySuzuki Masayuki

Guilty Masayuki Suzuki

This is a production by the married duo of Mariya Takeuchi (lyrics) and Tatsuro Yamashita (music).

The theme is, surprisingly, an affair.

Masayuki Suzuki delivers a powerful performance of this forbidden adult romance.

It’s a song that makes you feel as if you’re watching a scene from a drama.

Its erotic atmosphere is also part of the appeal.

You’re a grown adult already.Takehara Pisutoru

Takahara Pistol, you're a grown adult now, aren't you?

The album is titled Flowers of Reconstruction 2.

It’s our fourth full-length album.

Whether it makes you reminisce about being 35 or smirk wryly, if, when you turn 35, you become someone who can listen to this and be moved to tears, then you’ve truly become a mature adult.

Also, this is a cheer song, so please let it be a track that encourages a heart that’s grown a little weary.

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

A crystal-clear melody flows through the lounge.

This is a message song GReeeeN delivered in May 2007.

Its warm tones gently embrace feelings for someone dear, and its lyrics, conveying straightforward affection, quietly stir the heart.

The track was selected as the ending theme for NTV’s “Uta Sta!!” and Fuji TV’s “Ken Shimura no Daijoubuda II,” and it also drew attention as the song for Hoyu’s “Beauteen” commercial.

It peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved CD sales of 300,000 copies.

A rich, resonant piece that accompanies moments spent with someone special in a calm space wrapped in soft light.

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

A heartwarming ballad that begins with piano tones shining under a soft glow.

Sung with a clear, emotive voice, it portrays the radiance of a world transformed by partings and new encounters—one of Sukima Switch’s quintessential masterpieces.

Released in March 2004, the song became a long-running hit over 38 weeks.

It was featured as an insert song in the film “Rough” and served as the theme for Fuji TV’s drama “Sotsu Uta,” continuing to resonate with many listeners.

Included on the albums “Natsugumo Noise,” “Greatest Hits,” and “DOUBLES BEST,” its charm deepens with time.

Perfect for those moments when you want to gaze at the night view in a lounge and reminisce about memories with someone special.

Hide-and-seekYuuri

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

Yuri’s debut work, which likens a heartrending unrequited love to a game of hide-and-seek, is a soul-stirring ballad that delicately portrays loneliness and the pain of parting.

In a room left behind after his live-in girlfriend has gone, the man’s feelings—surrounded by objects that still evoke her presence—are woven together by a gentle, translucent voice.

Released in December 2019, the piece is a labor of love born from street performances following the breakup of the rock band THE BUGZY.

The warm timbre of the acoustic guitar closely follows the man’s earnest emotions.

It’s a song recommended for those who wish to soothe the pain of heartbreak—perfect for a nighttime drive or for quietly sipping a drink alone at home.