Tears for a heartrending story… Tear-jerking songs by women recommended for the Yutori generation

When you think of tear-jerking songs, what kind of tracks come to mind?

From heart-wrenching breakup songs to ones about losing someone forever, J-pop is full of songs with many different stories.

Even beyond those themes, there are also songs that overlap with your own experiences and bring you to tears.

This time, we’ve put together a list of emotional songs by female artists that we recommend for the yutori generation.

Of course, these are all masterpieces that will resonate with people of any generation, not just those from the yutori generation, so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

Tears for a heartrending story… Tear-jerking songs by women recommended for the Yutori generation
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon		A poignant song that questions the sanctity of life
2	The Toilet GodUemura Kana		A heartwarming song depicting my grandmother’s teachings and the bonds of family
3	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s famous song that depicts the changing seasons and the feelings of love
4	Let me bloom flowers to adorn you.GARNET CROW		A poignant and powerful anthem of love
5	Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE		Music that pursues dreams, songs of love and hope
6	366 daysHY		HY's heart-stirring ballad, a song of farewell
7	SAKURAikimonogakari		The charm of bittersweet graduation songs in cherry blossom season
8	planetariumOtsuka Ai		A bittersweet love song of the planetarium
9	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		A moving song filled with feelings for someone precious
10	Stop this nightJUJU		A wistful love song whose emotionally rich vocals resonate with the heart
11	HANABI 〜episode II〜Hamasaki Ayumi		Expressing the heartbreak of lost love through the fleeting nature of fireworks
12	I want to see you.nowisee		The music unit nowisee with undisclosed members
13	Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A heartfelt song that gently embraces the worries of youth
14	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		Portraying the pain of heartbreak with the quiet tones of an acoustic guitar
15	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		A signature song by Kumi Koda that sings of a love’s parting
16	Happy Endingback number		back number movie theme song, the heartbreak of a breakup
17	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		The heartache of two people growing apart
18	not enoughwacci		A bittersweet breakup song about parting ways with the one you love
19	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		A popular song that portrays the conflict between finding reassurance with a new lover and lingering attachment to an ex.
20	All of the Youthsuis from Yorushika		suis sings of summer memories and bittersweet emotions
21	Please forget it.Yorushika		Singing of the heartbreaking feelings of lost love and farewell
22	The Door to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s gentle singing voice that resonates with the heart
23	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		Memories shine forever in the heart.
24	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A poignant love song that resonates with Tota-san's heart
25	Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet love story at the end of summer
26	Maplesupittsu		Spitz's poignant, heart-touching ballad
27	Never again…BENI		A poignant ballad where lingering feelings for a lover waver with resolve
28	Best-before date of lovetuki.		A work that sings of the contradictory emotions of sensing the end of love yet being unable to let it go.
29	maybeYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s heartbreak song, a calm breakup
30	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece ballad depicting the bonds of life
31	Winter and Springback number		A song by back number about getting over a broken heart
32	youUtada Hikaru		A love-expression song by Hikaru Utada. It’s also popular for use at weddings.
33	Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa		ReoNa's emotional ballad song
34	AnswerIkuta Rira		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure