Masterpieces with the theme of “tears.” A roundup of moving tracks that tug at the heartstrings.

Tears Sparkle☆supittsu

Spitz / Tears Sparkle☆

A song released by Spitz in July 1995 that portrays the bittersweet feelings of summer-night romance.

Its lyrics—evoking a fleeting encounter with a woman in a yukata and the scene of waiting for a shooting star—vividly capture the transience of youth.

Chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV,” the track reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and remained ranked for 16 weeks, winning the hearts of many.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to immerse yourself in sweet, wistful summer memories, quietly nurturing unspoken feelings under a starry sky.

tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Namida” Music Video (Short Version) – with lyrics

Released in 2016 as the 12th single by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.

Composed by Hitoshi Harukawa, known for EXILE’s “Tada… Aitakute,” it’s a classic ballad and a heartrending breakup song.

The relationship between the two begins with her confession and ends with her words—truly a heart‑wrenching story.

sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo

Yo Hitoto / Borrowed Tears

Hitoto Yo’s debut work delicately portrays the emotions of people living in today’s lonely society.

Amid an everyday life flooded with information, the protagonist searches for a place to belong, gently conveying the warmth of a heart that empathizes with others’ tears and stays by their side.

Since its release in October 2002, the song reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The following year, it won the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist and was performed on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This is a song I sincerely want to share with those struggling with human connections or wishing to be there for someone.

Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

Rimi Natsukawa “Nada Sousou” Music Video

Originally included on Ryoko Moriyama’s 1998 album “TIME IS LONELY,” the song was later released in 2001 as Rimi Natsukawa’s third single in a cover version.

Since then, it has become a beloved classic across generations, often listened to at life’s important milestones.

The title “Nada Sou Sou” is an Okinawan phrase that describes tears spilling down.

Moriyama’s lyrics, written in memory of her brother who passed away young, BEGIN’s soul-stirring music, and Natsukawa’s warm, tender voice come together to deeply move listeners and bring them to tears.

Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu

Tearful Kiss

A bittersweet yet beautiful melody that seeps into the heart, this ballad delicately portrays the protagonist’s sorrow and lingering feelings as they face a breakup with a lover.

The emotionally rich vocals woven by Southern All Stars, together with a simple instrumental arrangement, convey the pain of heartbreak with striking clarity.

Released in July 1992, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta.” It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling single and won the Excellence Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.

Whether you’re seeking to heal the sadness of parting or reminiscing about past love, this song gently stays by your side—and continues to be a source of comfort for many to this day.

Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie

Baby Don’t Cry – Namie Amuro (Full)

This is the 32nd single, released in 2007.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Himitsu no Hanazono.” The feeling of becoming sentimental when you unexpectedly pass by someone you once broke up with and are flooded with memories is something anyone who’s experienced heartbreak can painfully relate to.

The determination embedded in the lyrics—“Even so, I’ll keep moving forward”—gently supports those still caught up in past relationships, making it a bittersweet yet positive love song.

You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS "You’re Not Here Anymore"

A ballad that lays bare the fresh wounds of a breakup with disarming honesty.

If only I could forget—yet I can’t.

It weaves the intersecting feelings of lingering attachment and regret with unadorned, careful words.

Released in 2007 as the sixth single, it was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Otona no Shikaku.” It peaked at No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and stayed on the charts for 12 weeks.

Erika Toda appears on the cover, and the music video—shot at Tonbanoe Station in Ibaraki Prefecture—is equally moving.

For anyone still carrying the warmth of a lost love, this is a song to listen to on nights when you want to sink into your memories.