A classic Japanese song that sings of a man's tears

Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki

Rainy Blue – Hideaki Tokunaga (Full)

One of Hideaki Tokunaga’s signature songs.

It seems there are many men who keep replaying a love that’s already ended.

Women today tend to be pretty positive and move on to the next relationship, but men aren’t like that, are they? There are nights when you just want to cry and wish your ex-girlfriend would come back.

Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo

Eigo Kawashima – Sake, Tears, Men and Women

A song that can make a man cry.

If there’s alcohol around, even a man can cry his heart out.

This song is for men who feel that kind of weakness.

In the past, it might have been normal to drown your sorrows in drink and forget.

Nowadays, it’s better not to blame everything on alcohol, so be careful.

You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “You Go Your Way” Official Video

This is a hit song by CHEMISTRY that moves you to tears with its beautiful harmonies.

Sometimes we want to part ways beautifully.

In those moments, how about listening to this song together and breaking up gracefully? You might be surprised at how naturally things fall into place.

dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi - Tonbo - COVER

This is a heartfelt, tear-jerking love ballad from Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a solitary singer who boasts immense popularity thanks to his energetic, charismatic artistry.

The lyrics unfold with emotional impact, cementing the song’s aura as a true classic.

You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS "You’re Not Here Anymore"

This is a gem of a ballad that sings of the sweet, aching pain of heartbreak.

The farewell scene on the station platform and the memories the two shared are delicately portrayed and delivered with a melody that pierces the heart.

Among FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ works, it stands out for its rich emotional expression.

Released in October 2007, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Otona no Shikaku,” earning broad support across generations.

The song is also included on the album “FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 2,” and has been covered by Mariko Takahashi.

It’s a heartwarming track that stays by your side when you sense the end of a romance or go through a farewell with someone dear.

Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Unrequited Love” MV

SUPER BEAVER’s in-show song for NHK’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi” delivers a powerful rendition of aching, unrequited love that truly stirs the heart.

It’s a gem of a ballad where a melody that gently cradles a faint yearning blends beautifully with subtly warm lyrics.

First released digitally on March 7, 2025, and included on the single “Kataomoi / Namida no Shoutai,” out March 12, the track enriches the drama’s world alongside its main theme, “Namida no Shoutai.” With tender, emotional soundscapes and the band’s signature straightforward message, this heartwarming song keeps you company in those quiet moments when you secretly think of someone you love.

somedaySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog "Someday" MUSIC VIDEO

A straightforward, honest love song that brings the ache and poignancy of heartbreak right to your chest.

Through real-life scenes—like the deserted park at Tawarayama and the sloping road where you can see the starry sky—the memories woven together vividly portray feelings for a precious person you can never meet again.

Released in May 2017 as a track on the album “Country Road,” this piece gently embraces an unforgettable love with warm lyrics that blend in the local Shimane dialect.

Its softly resonant melody offers quiet comfort to those who want to hold their one-sided love close, and to those who can’t quite put an end to a past romance.