Japanese breakup songs sung by female artists

Final scene.eill

eill | Last Scene. (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter eill, known for her translucent vocals and versatile musicality, continues to draw attention.

Chosen as the theme song for Amazon Prime Video’s reality dating show “Love Transit Season 3,” this track was released for streaming in October 2025.

Set to a classic R&B groove, it delicately portrays the emotions of a woman striving to move forward while holding onto feelings for someone she’s parted ways with.

It’s moving in its depiction of the aching loneliness of having no one left to keep her warm, alongside the complex desire to cherish that love in her heart forever.

Give it a listen when you feel like looking back on a past romance.

HeyDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Hey”

Nee, written and composed by Miwa Yoshida, is characterized by lyrics that portray the pain and heartache of love from her perspective.

Its gentle words, which understand the hardship you’re feeling now, are sure to be very encouraging.

It’s a song I want people who are currently hurt by love to listen to.

planetariumOtsuka Ai

Planetarium – Ai Otsuka (Full)

Planetarium, a song by Ai Otsuka, expresses the heartfelt longing of wanting to see someone you love but being unable to.

Although the lyrics are a bit melancholic, Ai Otsuka’s clear voice and refreshing melody make it a highly recommended track for anyone feeling down about love right now!

Unfit to be a loverKoresawa

Koresawa “Unqualified as a Lover” [Music Video]

A breakup ballad from a male perspective that portrays the anguish and regret of the one who said goodbye.

It’s a self-cover sung from the viewpoint of the man who leaves the room in Koresawa’s signature song “Tabako.” Released as a digital single in June 2019, it was later included on the concept mini-album “Heartbreak Scrap” in January 2020.

Originally written for Miyuhan, the track drew attention with its music video featuring Ryusei Yokohama.

The song movingly captures the conflict of a man who ends the relationship precisely because he loves her, blaming not her but his own shortcomings.

Listening to it alongside “Tabako” deepens your understanding of the couple’s emotional misalignment.

Highly recommended for anyone who’s experienced the end of a cherished relationship or carries guilt over having hurt someone they love.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

Singer Yo Hitoto, who hails from Okinawa.

When you think of her, it has to be Hanamizuki, released in 2004.

It’s said she wrote the lyrics inspired by the September 11 attacks in the United States.

The words about wishing to stay with a loved one for a long, long time are deeply moving.

Girls don’t cry.katahira rina

Rina Katahira - Girls Don’t Cry (Music Video)

These lyrics are about a love that ended in heartbreak, and they’re pretty tough.

But Rina Katahira’s cute, poppy vocals and the fluffy music video are sure to brighten those feelings.

I’d be happy if listening to this song gives you the energy to start a new romance!

My WayMirei Touyama

Mirei Touyama 'My Way'

“My Way” by Mirei Touyama, a singer-songwriter born in 1998.

The lyrics are cool, like flipping the bird at our unreasonable, competitive society.

It’s a masterpiece that makes you want to stay constantly aware of your own self!