A rainy heartbreak song. A collection of bittersweet love songs set against the backdrop of rain.

Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi

Feifei Ouyang / Midosuji in the Rain (Stranger in Midosuji) (1971) Viewing No. 41

This song was the debut single of Fifi Ouyang (Fei Fei Ouyang), released in 1971, and it was composed by The Ventures, who sparked the electric guitar boom among Japanese youth.

Speaking of Ventures compositions, Yuko Nagisa’s “Kyoto Bojo” is also famous.

The lyrics are heartrending: on a rainy night, a woman, without even an umbrella, wanders up and down Osaka’s main street, Midosuji, from Kita to Minami, searching for her lover.

Through Fifi Ouyang’s dynamic vocals, you can sense the resolve of a woman determined to face forward and live strongly from now on.

Ref:rainAimer

Aimer “Ref:rain” MUSIC VIDEO (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released simultaneously on Wednesday, 2019/04/10)

Aimer’s husky yet fragile voice, delicate enough to seem breakable, seeps into the heart.

This work beautifully portrays the emotion of quietly gazing at feelings that never reached their destination, layering regrets of days gone by over the ceaseless rain.

The repeating piano motif feels as if it mirrors the mind’s looping thoughts.

Released in February 2018 as her 14th single, the song was used as the ending theme for the anime “After the Rain.” It’s a track that gently stays by your side on a rainy day when you want to drift into thought, or on a night when you wish to sink into the sentiments hidden deep within your heart.

hydrangeakyanai

Kannai – Hydrangea [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

This is a song by Kyanai that candidly portrays the complex state of mind of someone who cheated, using the transience of flowers blooming in a rain-soaked city as a motif.

The lyrics, where self-justification shifts the blame for love onto the other person while inner conflict swirls, leave a powerful impression on listeners.

Released in May 2022, this ambitious work sings about romance from a bold new perspective.

It skillfully employs the language of flowers that bloom during the rainy season to poetically depict the fading of a once-pure love.

It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to face complicated romantic feelings while listening to the sound of rain, or when you want to reflect deeply on the contradictions of human relationships.

rainMs. OOJA

Rain – Ms. OOJA

Singer-songwriter Ms.OOJA, known both for her active approach to cover songs as well as her original works, is often called a “late-blooming diva” due to her major-label debut at the age of 28.

“Ame” (“Rain”), included on her third single “Cry Day…,” is a cover of one of Chisato Moritaka’s signature songs.

The contrast between the modern sound and her soulful vocals creates a different kind of poignancy from the original.

It’s a sentimental love ballad that resonates with the June rainy season.

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Hoshino Takashi

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autumn rainSonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket “Autumn Rain” [Lyric Video]

Released in 2022, Sonar Pocket’s “Akisame” (“Autumn Rain”) is a ballad that depicts the pain of a broken heart.

One of Sonar Pocket’s appeals is their lyrics that resonate with listeners, and this song is no exception—many will read the words, relate them to their own experiences, and feel deeply moved.

The autumn rain referenced in the title is evocatively portrayed throughout the lyrics, further emphasizing the story’s sadness and sense of helplessness.

The reflections on their time together, filled with regret, and the depiction that the beloved person is no longer by their side make your chest tighten involuntarily.

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Hane Keisuke

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Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa

Hayabusa “Akasaka Rainy Night” MUSIC VIDEO

Set against the rain-soaked nightscape of Akasaka, this song tells a poignant story of heartbreak.

Released by Hayabusa in February 2024, it was composed by mood kayō master Masayoshi Tsuruoka.

The lyrics trace the feelings of a woman who has gone through a breakup, with the recurring motif of rain leaving a strong impression.

You can picture her walking alone through Akasaka at night, still carrying the sense of loss after losing someone precious.

This is Hayabusa’s second single since moving to Crown Records, and it stands as a symbol of their new beginning.

It’s a perfect track for anyone troubled by love and secretly yearning for someone deep in their heart.

When the rain stopsAsaoka Yukiji

When the Rain Stops ~ Yukiji Asaoka

“When the Rain Stops” was released by Yukiji Asaoka on October 21, 1970.

It became a big hit the following year, 1971.

The song conveys a woman’s sorrowful feelings toward a man.

Its lyrics evoke a poignant scene of a woman standing alone in her room, with the rain mirroring the situation of the man leaving for someone else, heightening the sense of heartache.

Haven’t most of us experienced heartbreak at least once in our youth? It might make you feel a bit sad to sing, but why not choose it as a song that brings back memories of your younger days?

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Nanaka

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