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)
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.
Breakup songs in Japanese pop sung by female artists (51–60)
I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko
When someone treats you gently, your heart aches; when they’re cold, you feel like crying…
This classic by Toko Furuuchi delicately portrays the feelings of everyone in love.
Capturing both the uncontrollable emotions toward a partner and the conflicts and contradictions that come with romance, the song was released in May 1996.
Used as an insert song for the drama “Watch Out for Us,” it was also included as a remixed version on the album “Hourglass.” Since then, it has been covered by numerous artists, including Sowelu, Hideaki Tokunaga, and JUJU.
If you’ve ever struggled with love, scenes from your own experience will surely come to mind.
It’s the perfect song to listen to quietly on your own or when you want to think about someone special.
Cheer up!Yakushimaru Hiroko
A gem of a song whose heartwarming message gently encourages a friend hurting from heartbreak, resonating deep in the chest.
Mariya Takeuchi’s self-cover is well known, but the song was originally written by Takeuchi for Hiroko Yakushimaru.
It was included as the first track on the album “Kokonshū,” released in February 1984, and has soothed countless hearts.
Carried by a gentle piano melody, the clear, translucent vocals speak with an embracing tenderness.
It’s a song that makes you feel as if a close friend is right by your side.
When your spirit is on the verge of breaking, or when you want to lift someone up, it will surely be a powerful ally.
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.
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.
Chapped lips will cost you love.aiko
The pain of a heartbreak you thought you’d buried deep inside suddenly resurfaces at unexpected moments.
This gem of a song weaves those bittersweet feelings together with the delicate sensibility only Aiko can deliver.
Despite its up-tempo melody, the lyrics seep with the ache of lost love and lingering regret.
Included on the album “Ima no Futari o Otagai ga Miteru,” released in March 2023, this track is packed with Aiko’s quintessential views on love.
It’s recommended for anyone looking to heal the wounds of heartbreak or reflect on a past romance.
Listening to this song might just give you the courage to move forward beyond the pain.
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.