Japanese breakup songs sung by female artists
When you’re dealing with the pain of a broken heart, are you looking for songs that gently stay by your side? Heartbreak songs by female artists are filled with lyrics that speak for your feelings and emotions you can relate to.
Belt them out at karaoke and cry your heart out, or listen alone and quietly heal.
In this article, we’ll share heartbreak songs that can be your emotional support.
The voices that resonate with your wounded heart and the timeless tracks that give you the courage to look forward will surely wrap you in gentle comfort.
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Breakup songs in Japanese by female artists (41–50)
Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri
A song by singer-songwriter Matsuri that delicately portrays a woman’s feelings as she tries to move forward after heartbreak.
Released in June 2022, it gently expresses—in down-to-earth words—the emotional state of someone bound by a past romance yet determined to take a new step.
With a sweet, bittersweet vocal and a melody that evokes deep empathy, it stands out as a memorable breakup song.
The music video, featuring actress Yū Miyazaki, known for her role in films such as “Ninkyō Gakuen,” also drew attention.
It’s a song that quietly stays close to those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak or move forward while remembering someone dear.
Breakup songs in Japanese pop sung by female artists (51–60)
It’s your faultAYANE
A heartfelt pop number that sings of the complex emotions of love.
It’s a track by AYANE, a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region, released digitally in May 2025.
As the third installment in her consecutive digital single project, this release is drawing attention.
Featuring a lively rhythm and catchy melodies, it boasts a refined sound that sets it apart from her previous work.
The lyrics, written by AYANE herself, portray the conflicts and bittersweet feelings of love, inviting listeners’ empathy.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re struggling with romance or feeling a haze of emotions.
I just had a love sadder than anyone else’s.Flower
This song, included on Flower’s best-of album, is a painful love song, but it’s marked by the vocalist’s beautifully clear, transparent voice.
The highly polished music video is motivating just to watch! It’s a recommended track for when you’re feeling down about love.
Shall we break up?Miyuhan
I’d like to introduce “Wakare Yokka” as a highly relatable breakup song.
It’s a release by Miyuhan, a singer-songwriter and voice actress.
This ballad, marked by its guitar-centered sound, portrays a woman who’s fed up with a boyfriend that doesn’t cherish her and finally decides to break up, along with the inner conflict leading up to it.
As you listen, pay attention to how the ending unfolds and where the title phrase appears.
It’s sure to give you a jolt.
love hangover7co
A poignant pop number that portrays the bittersweet resolve to forget a lover whose heart has drifted away.
Released in March 2025 after going viral on TikTok, the song features 7co’s delicate vocals, expressing an undying love even amid the monotony of everyday life, tightening listeners’ chests with emotion.
It’s a track that stands beside anyone trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
Because I like youBENI
There are times when, in the midst of being in love, you suddenly worry whether the person you like truly loves you.
You end up feeling even more down at those times, but a woman who can honestly turn those unadorned feelings into a song and sing them is really cool, isn’t she? Her voice is mature and wonderful, too!
by next timeaiko
Through depictions of sunsets and chilly nights, aiko’s heartrending breakup song powerfully conveys inner conflict and loneliness.
Released in August 2002, the track captivated many listeners, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and earning a Gold Disc certification.
The anguish of not understanding, and the anxiety of forgetting memories with a loved one, resonate deeply when paired with aiko’s emotionally rich vocals.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone facing the pain of heartbreak and trying to move forward.