Recommended songs to listen to when you feel regret: classic and popular Japanese tracks.
Do you have regrets?
Here’s a song list dedicated to you.
I’ve gathered songs you can relate to—ones that speak your feelings for you, songs that lift your spirits and give you a push, and songs that make your regretting self feel a little silly.
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Recommended songs to listen to when you feel regret: Classic and popular J-Pop tracks (41–50)
Natural LipsOkazaki Taiiku
It’s such a ridiculous song that it makes me stop caring about my regrets.
It’s a very Okazaki Taiiku-style track that turns English and Japanese mondegreens into music.
The craftsmanship is high, so it’s wonderful that you can genuinely enjoy it as music, too.
You’ll probably be laughing after you listen.
juvenileamazarashi
It’s a song that makes you feel it’s okay not to fear the mistakes and regrets that come with youth.
Everyone goes through a juvenile phase, and the lyrics beautifully remind you of how precious that is.
The melody is also captivating, with a memorable chorus that feels like it gives you a push forward.
Silver saltKami wa saikoro o furanai
This song is characterized by its delicate portrayal of emotions.
It sings of time gone by and lost love, striking deep in the listener’s heart.
The sound stands out with prominent post-rock elements, and the dynamic shifts in the arrangement seem to mirror the ebb and flow of feelings.
Released by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai in October 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for season 6 of the anime Golden Kamuy.
It’s a perfect track for when you can’t sort out your feelings or want to linger in memories of the past.
If you surrender yourself to the dramatically unfolding melody line, it might just stay close to your heart.
What do you regret?STU48
Formed in 2017 as one of the AKB48 groups, STU48 is an idol group based in the seven prefectures of the Setouchi region.
Their 10th single, “What Will You Regret?” features an ensemble with a touch of wistfulness that leaves a strong impression.
Even when we think we’ve chosen the best option at the time, people still end up having regrets—this message seems to teach us both the difficulty of life and the preciousness of choosing to live in a way that leaves no regrets.
With its translucent vocals and memorable melody, it’s a sentimental pop tune.
After a broken heartCHIHIRO
When you go through a heartbreak, you can’t help wondering what was wrong with you, can you? This is a song by CHIHIRO, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture, included on her 2019 album “Watashi no Koi wa Namida de Dekiteiru” (“My Love Is Made of Tears”).
The feelings of a heartbroken woman are expressed in down-to-earth words that pierce the heart.
Her voice is straightforward, yet even that sounds tinged with sadness.
Recommended for those who want to have a good cry and reset their feelings.
unsatisfying; anticlimactic; abruptmei-chan
A song that sings of the ache of romance and the complexity of human relationships has been brought to life by Meichan.
Set to a nostalgic disco sound, the vocals—highlighting the beauty of the lower register—resonate deeply.
With Enon Kawatani handling sound production, it’s a captivating track that makes you want to listen again and again.
Released in February 2024, the piece portrays the drama of relationships that end in unexpected ways, conveying both a lingering attachment to what’s been lost and a strong resolve to move forward.
It’s the perfect song for those struggling with love or worn out by human relationships.
Wish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama
It’s a heartbreak song where sorrow and hope intertwine.
The way her warm, gentle vocals wrap around the lingering feelings for a former lover is truly striking.
Released in August 2018, this track showcases Mirei Touyama’s talent for expressing the honest emotions of the streaming generation, capturing many listeners’ hearts through social media.
It evokes both nostalgia for days gone by and a pure wish for the other person’s happiness.
It’s best heard on a quiet night while remembering someone special—you’ll surely find a moment that resonates.