Yumi Matsutoya’s Tearjerkers: Best Cry-Inducing and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Since her debut as Yumi Arai in 1972, Yumi Matsutoya has continued to captivate many people.
This time, we’ve put together a ranking of her songs that make you cry—tearjerkers, sob-inducing tracks, and popular favorites.
Her vibrato-free singing voice reaches the heart all the more directly.
Playlist
| Yumi Matsutoya’s Tearjerkers: Best Cry-Inducing and Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A heart-touching masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya that evokes the feeling of spring |
| 2 | The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming’s signature breakup song |
| 3 | Graduation PhotoMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A famous graduation song by Yumi Matsutoya |
| 4 | NO SIDEMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece themed around rugby |
| 5 | I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s classic songs for weddings |
| 6 | The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s poignant springtime breakup classic |
| 7 | Happy birthday!Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A song of love and gratitude for a birthday |
| 8 | Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming’s classic song “Hello, my friend” |