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