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

Tears SurpriseAKB48

[MV full] Namida Surprise! / AKB48 [Official]

This is a song by the nationally popular female idol group AKB48 that was released before their popularity really exploded.

Among songs from that period, I think it’s relatively well-known to a broad audience.

It’s a very poppy and cute track, just like a classic idol song.

Speak, tears!SEX MACHINEGUNS

Speak! Tears! Acoustic Version – Anchang

The musician ANCHANG is from Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture.

He is the vocalist and guitarist for the heavy metal band SEX MACHINEGUNS.

He released “Katare! Namida!” as his solo debut single under the name SEX MACHINEGUN.

Crying in the rain…THE JAYWALK

THE JAYWALK 'Weeping in the Rain: ... ~ THE JAYWALK Plays George Yanagi Tour Final' Live Digest

This song is by the popular rock band THE J-WALK.

They’ve consistently gained popularity by creating urban rock, but one of the members, Sukeroku Nakauchi, is from Tokushima Prefecture.

If you haven’t listened to their music yet, this is definitely a song you should check out.

Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Tears Are About to Fall (MV) @ALEXANDROSchannel

This song is included on the sixth single from their [Champagne] era, “starrrrrrr/Namida ga Koboresou,” released on January 23, 2013.

It’s a slow-tempo track characterized by its Japanese lyrics.

Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa

Hayabusa “Akasaka Rainy Night” MUSIC VIDEO

Set against the rain-soaked streets of Akasaka, this song portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman heartbroken in love.

Released by Hayabusa in February 2024, it was composed by mood-kayō maestro Masayoshi Tsuruoka and crafted into a classic shuffle-style mood ballad.

The lyrics vividly depict a woman walking alone in the rain and memories of a love now past.

This is the group’s second single since moving to Crown Records, and it’s drawing attention as a song that symbolizes a new step for Hayabusa.

Highly recommended for anyone troubled by love and secretly longing for someone deep in their heart.

Rain at the harbor is a woman’s tearsmizuki mai

Mizuki Mai / A Woman’s Tears Are the Port’s Rain

Mizuki Mai is an enka singer from Echigawa Town, Aichi District, Shiga Prefecture (now Aishō Town), and she is also known as the wife of Kenta Kobashi, a professional wrestler with Pro Wrestling NOAH.

This song won the Grand Prix at the 31st Masato Fujita Memorial New Popular Song Works Competition and is a dramatic kayō-enka piece.

Tear SongOka Midori

Midori Oka “Namida Uta” Music Video

A signature song by Midori Oka that portrays the emotions of a woman living in the city.

Her lustrous voice weaves a richly expressive performance, while lyrics that lay bare the loneliness and anxiety deep within the heart resonate powerfully with listeners.

From the chill of the rain the moment you step off the subway to the solitude of sipping a can of beer by the window, it vividly captures the delicate feelings of a woman making her way in an urban world.

Released in February 2024, the track climbed high on the enka charts.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to alone on a rainy night or during your commute home.

If you’re feeling lost in life, hearing it might just make your heart feel a little lighter.