Miyuki Nakajima’s Tearjerkers: Best Crying Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Go for it!

Included on the 1983 album “Yokan,” this song has captured many hearts with Miyuki Nakajima’s powerful vocals and deeply resonant lyrics.

The words, which cheer on those facing adversity, give listeners courage and hope.

In 1994 it was used in a Sumitomo Life commercial and released as a double A-side single alongside the theme song for the drama “Ie Naki Ko,” achieving million-seller status.

In 2020 it was also featured in a UNIQLO HEATTECH commercial, bringing it widespread popularity among younger generations.

Whenever you need the courage to face life head-on, this song is sure to stir your spirit.

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This is Miyuki Nakajima’s second single, released in December 1975.

Within its calm, narrative delivery, layers of life’s many scenes—parting, loss, and new encounters—overlap, giving it a warmth like a vessel into which listeners can easily pour their own memories and emotions.

Winning the Grand Prix at the 6th World Popular Song Festival held the same year, the song quickly boosted her recognition, and it has continued to be loved across media—for example, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Memories: You Will Not Be Forgotten,” released in January 2020.

On days when your spirits sink for no particular reason, why not surrender yourself to its gentle melody that feels like a soft push on your back? It’s a song that will stay close when your heart is tired—like a protective charm.

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thread

With its soothing vocals and warm lyrics, Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” seems perfect for playing during award ceremonies or teacher remarks to create a moving atmosphere.

The lyrics are highly recommended, too—use the song to celebrate and share the joy of the children’s efforts and the sweat they shed throughout the day.

The line “You are the vertical thread, I am the horizontal thread” can help everyone reflect on cooperating with teammates and competing together as you head into the closing ceremony.

Be sure to listen to the vocalist’s powerful, straightforward singing—it’ll make the sports day one to remember.

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Miyuki Nakajima “Birth” / Uotaka Michiru

Here’s a birthday song especially recommended for those leading busy lives or going through a rough patch: Miyuki Nakajima’s “Tanjou” (“Birth”).

Released in 1992 as her first double A-side single along with “Maybe,” it was even included in school textbooks.

There are times when the hardships that befall us leave us unsure of who we are.

In moments like that, the song’s message—“Thank you for being born”—really hits home.

It’s a moving birthday song with the power to soften feelings of despair and the pain of hitting a wall.

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Makeup Miyuki Nakajima - by soko -

This is a song about a woman’s feelings as she breaks up because her partner has fallen for someone new.

When they meet one last time, she wants to wear makeup—something she doesn’t usually do—to look beautiful, which is heartbreakingly poignant.

The song also conveys how, in that moment, she realizes anew that she truly loved him.

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Between the Sky and You

Singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima holds the remarkable record of topping the singles chart across four decades, from the 1970s through the 2000s.

Her 31st single, Between the Sky and You, released as a double A-side with Fight!, became a million-selling hit as the theme song for the TV drama A Homeless Kid, which sparked a major social phenomenon.

The sentimental lyrics, woven through her trademark powerful vocals, instantly bring scenes from the drama to mind as you listen.

It’s an emotional number that’s sure to draw attention at karaoke, especially with people from that generation.

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Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

This song is imbued with a warm gaze and deep respect for people who usually remain out of the spotlight.

Miyuki Nakajima portrays those who strive to live in places where no one looks, using beautiful metaphors.

It is an ode to unsung heroes who keep making efforts in various places, shining like stars in everyday life.

Released in July 2000, the piece was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s documentary program Project X: Challengers, and together with the program’s moving content, it deeply resonated with many viewers.

It set a record by staying on Oricon’s Weekly Singles Chart for 174 consecutive weeks.

It is a song that gives you a powerful push forward in those moments when the pressures of daily life make you want to stop.