A classic of poignant, heartwarming songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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Spitz / Cherry

Spitz’s “Cherry” is an eternal classic.

First of all, the lyrics are heartrending.

It’s a song dedicated to a beloved person who has left.

And the chorus is moving.

When you listen to it, you can’t help but hum along.

It’s a famous song that everyone knows.

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Spitz / Kaede

A gem of a ballad that weaves a fleeting yet beautiful farewell scene with a clear, transparent melody.

Released by Spitz in July 1998 from the album “Fake Fur,” this song tenderly sings of longing for what has been lost.

It portrays the heartache that gradually softens over time and the strength to keep looking forward, carried by a warm, gentle performance.

Beginning with its use in the 1999 Fuji TV drama “Over Time” and continuing through to the network’s 2022 series “silent,” it has colored many stories.

It’s a song to listen to when your heart is deeply wounded or when you’ve said goodbye to someone dear.

Masamune Kusano’s tender, comforting vocals are sure to become a source of support for your heart.

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Setting off on a witch’s journey — Spitz — Guitar & vocal cover

This song is Spitz’s third single after their professional debut, released at a time when they hadn’t yet had any hits or widespread popularity (though it was on power rotation on radio in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka).

It’s a song about a witch and a boy who are still children; they leave the town where they lived, make a promise to absolutely come back, and it’s the boy’s song as he waits for that return.

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Let It Be to the Flow of Time – Teresa Teng (Full)

Speaking of Teresa Teng, in Japan she is recognized as a singer in the enka/kayōkyoku vein, but in Taiwan she covered American and Japanese pop rock in Taiwanese and Mandarin.

She also rejected the Chinese Communist Party’s one-party dictatorship and was active as a ‘sweetheart’ of the Taiwanese military.

Smile and say goodbyeFujifaburikku

Fujifabric / Laugh and Say Goodbye

Fujifabric’s sound is fast-paced, stylish, and especially popular among young people.

Even their intense tracks carry a certain sense of poignancy.

It’s a mysterious kind of charm, in a way.

This song, “Waratte Sayonara” (“Smile and Say Goodbye”), could be considered one of their slightly more subdued pieces.

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Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

A narrative masterpiece by Macaroni Enpitsu that wraps a bittersweet longing for love in the refreshing tones of guitar and synthesizer.

While gently embracing the pain of heartbreak, the unshaken desire to believe in the other person’s dreams stirs the heart.

The melodic lines and Hattori’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully capture the warmth and ache of youth.

Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Blue Box, it weaves unattainable love and a growing inner world together with the anime’s atmosphere.

A gem of a song that stands with everyone who knows the joy of love and the pain of heartbreak, soothing the soul.

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Yo Hitoto – Ooya LIVE

This is the second single by Yo Hitoto, known for hit songs like Morai Naki and Hanamizuki.

The subject of this song is her father.

Yo Hitoto’s father passed away when she was in the second grade of elementary school, so this song is a message to him: “Dad, I’m okay—don’t worry.”