[Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven

Farewells to loved ones, to those who are precious to us, are something that will inevitably come as long as we are alive.

Even if we think we’re prepared in our hearts, when the moment actually arrives, it’s never easy to accept.

We can feel overwhelmed by loneliness and sorrow.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs of remembrance for those dear to us who have departed.

What we, the ones left behind, can do is simply send them off to heaven with heartfelt words: “Thank you for everything” and “I’ll never forget you.”

Here are timeless songs to gently embrace the moment of parting between you and someone you hold dear.

Playlist

[Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that expresses feelings for a precious loved one
2	Until we meet againHirai Dai		Hirai Dai's song that depicts parting and the hope of reunion
3	Phantom LifeSEKAI NO OWARI		The message of life and death, music that resonates with the heart
4	Once moreTani Yuuki		A heartfelt song that gently sings of feelings for a loved one
5	himawariMr.Children		A song that depicts the loss of a loved one and the grief
6	leap day personRADWIMPS		A heartbreaking love song by RADWIMPS
7	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		A poignant song about parting with a loved one
8	Letter to the SkyGReeeeN		A moving song that portrays parting and hope
9	dearestFukuyama Masaharu		A ballad that sings of devoted love for a beloved person
10	I miss youRADWIMPS		10 years after the earthquake disaster, a song for a loved one
11	Happy Endingback number		Lingering attachment to an ex-lover and complex emotions
12	Memories are beautifulAimer		Nostalgic memories give me strength to live in the present
13	Beautiful daysarashi		A theme song for an Arashi drama that delicately portrays heartrending emotions
14	Goodbyekariyushi 58		Season of farewells, feelings for someone dear
15	Smiling DownONE OK ROCK		A requiem for a friend, heartfelt feelings of a precious farewell
16	ever freeHamasaki Ayumi		A requiem that sings of parting and rebirth
17	1106WANIMA		A letter to the departed, lyrics that touch the heart
18	White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s famous song that sings about gratitude to his parents
19	Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN		A ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN about trust and bonds
20	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		The poetic lyrics of Yojiro Noda resonate with my heart.
21	The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN
22	Only HumanK		The power of songs to overcome sorrow and the pain of the heart
23	the scent of flowersMr.Children		A heart-stirring classic that sings of lost love and gratitude
24	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A moving song that depicts the farewell and rebirth of youth
25	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with love for my grandfather
26	squallMONGOL800		A slow ballad depicting deep sorrow and a sense of loss
27	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada sings of parting and sorrow
28	Maplesupittsu		An inspiring composition with a heartfelt voice and lyrics that resonate
29	I want to see you.yuzu		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude for someone we've lost
30	FlowerORANGE RANGE		A timeless song that soothes the heart, enveloping bittersweet feelings.
31	Harubaraparesoshina		A heartfelt song that sings of deep love and sorrow for a father
32	FocusriteMAN WITH A MISSION		The powerful music of MAN WITH A MISSION
33	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Tears of sorrow and hope, a song that seeps into the heart
34	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki's heartrending masterpiece: a story of parting and rebirth
35	setting sunToukyou Jihen		A quiet elegy filled with a sense of loss
36	NonfictionHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s masterpiece “Nonfiction,” which questions the preciousness of life
37	Thank you…KOKIA		KOKIA's 'Arigatou…' is a song of gratitude and hope.
38	THANXWANIMA		WANIMA’s songs are gentle encouragement that stays close to your heart.
39	Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru		A tribute to a loved one and a wish to meet again
40	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A song of prayer and hope for the departed, a quiet strength
41	I long to see you now.MISIA		A memorial song about the transience of life and cherishing the present
42	Love songSambomasutā		A moving song depicting a farewell with someone precious
43	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		The power of memorial songs imbued with feelings for the departed
44	brilliant; radiant; dazzlingMiura Daichi		A ballad that gently embraces thoughts for the departed
45	Hiroamazarashi		A song that sings of sorrow for a friend and the strength to live
46	Anytime Anywheremilet		Turn the memories with your loved ones into the strength to live
47	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		A masterpiece that gently portrays the boundary between life and death, resonating in the heart.
48	Spirit Boat (Shoro Nagashi)sadamasashi		A gem of a ballad that conveys the pain of loss with a gentle melody
49	cherry blossomBUCK-TICK		A leading Japanese rock band that has never gone on hiatus
50	Hiraethmoumoon		A poignant song that sings of love and feelings for the deceased.
51	Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai		A heartwarming song that sings of love and hopes for the children of the future
52	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		A heartfelt song that expresses feelings for a cherished person
53	Prayer FlowerHirai Dai		A warm ukulele song filled with love for my grandmother
54	ECHOFujifaburikku		A song of deep love and remembrance for the departed
55	YC&K		The story woven by lyrics, the allure of music that resonates in the heart
56	I miss youHayashibe Satoshi		From a music program, Tomofumi Hayashibe’s moving song “Aitai”
57	the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato		A song that quietly sings of feelings for someone you can’t meet
58	aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu		Depicting resolve and love in farewells during wartime
59	threadNakajima Miyuki		A classic song about the bonds of life, supporting each other
60	A world without goodbyesŌhashi Torio		A song by Ohashi Trio that embraces farewell
61	The Final RiverCHEMISTRY		A classic memorial song about love and farewell after death
62	I want to see you.sawada chikako		A beloved 90s classic that sings of the deep emotions of bereavement.
63	Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT		A classic song that sings of feelings for a loved one
64	Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta		The sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching longing to meet again
65	New WorldMoriyama Naotaro		A ballad that expresses feelings for one’s parents
66	Lostyama		A poignant ballad depicting a farewell with a loved one.
67	swanyuzu		A song depicting the final farewell with a loved one
68	My last dayYu-anesu		Parting at the brink of life and death, a heartfelt yearning for my mother
69	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Expressing the preciousness of love in Fujii Kaze’s breakup song
70	Lament of the SunFlower		A lamentation song, filled with sorrow, for one we loved
71	amberSEKAI NO OWARI		A moving song that quietly sings of parting and bonds
72	existenceWANIMA		A moving ballad by WANIMA filled with gratitude for my grandmother
73	cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru		A song of feelings for the lost and a resolve to live
74	formulaOkazaki Taiiku		A moving song that portrays the transience of life
75	tearsSEKAI NO OWARI		A moving song that portrays a farewell with a friend
76	Say it.Yorushika		A song of farewell to a loved one and profound sorrow
77	lamplightYuga		A heartwarming song that expresses bonds and love with a gentle singing voice
78	Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s song of the sea, playing the mysteries of life.
79	secretBIGMAMA		A bittersweet song filled with feelings for someone precious
80	In this world without you.fumika		Grief over losing a loved one and rebirth
81	The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro		A gem of a ballad that gently sings of summer’s end
82	LostPorunogurafiti		A song of mourning and loss for a loved one
83	cradlesaji		A moving ballad depicting memories with my grandmother
84	The Day of DepartureJULEPS		A soothing piano song that gently embraces the heart
85	Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI		A story that gently envelops the sorrow for a loved one
86	You are dead.Kanzaki Iori		A song that portrays the sorrow of losing a loved one
87	Like a swallowMatsutōya Yumi		Love for the departed, feelings entrusted to a swallow
88	I miss you. I want to see you.Tanaka Kei		A poignant, longing-for-you song—truly memorable.
89	my starRozarīna		Rosalina’s farewell theme song, the strength to move forward
90	Hide-and-seekBIGMAMA		Gentle music that stays close to the heart with a sense of loss