Recommended heartbreak songs for women in their 70s. A collection of classic Showa-era breakup masterpieces.
If you’re a woman in your 70s, chances are you listened to a lot of love songs from around the 1970s.
Japanese pop songs released in that era truly include many masterpieces—timeless tracks that still haven’t lost their charm.
In this article, we’ll focus specifically on heartbreak songs and introduce tracks recommended for women in their 70s.
They may help you recall past romantic experiences or bring back the feelings you had back then.
You’ll likely recognize many of these songs, so take this opportunity to listen to them again with fresh ears.
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Recommended breakup songs for women in their 70s. A collection of classic Showa-era breakup masterpieces (21–30)
Parting at 22kaze
Kaze is a folk duo whose exquisite harmonies by Shozo Ise and Kazuhisa Okubo colored the Showa era.
Their debut single, “22-sai no Wakare” (Farewell at 22), was released in 1975 and has continued to be loved by many ever since.
The song portrays deep love and the turmoil of its ending through the universal theme of parting, with Ise’s poetic and delicate lyrics leaving a strong impression.
It’s a track I’d especially recommend to those who have experienced heartbreak, as it will resonate with the depths of your heart.
Moreover, the song speaks to listeners of all ages and is particularly recommended for those with a wealth of life experience.
When the rain stopsAsaoka Yukiji
Yukiji Asaoka, born in 1935, is an entertainer known for her wide-ranging career after coming from the Takarazuka Revue.
“Ame ga Yandara” (When the Rain Stops) is her signature song, released in 1970, and it became a major hit.
Composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi, it delicately expresses the pain of heartbreak.
The piece portrays, with subtlety, the quiet acceptance of an ending and the lingering attachment that resurfaces in loneliness after a separation, leaving a lasting impression.
The serene post-rain scenery is woven into a bittersweet yet beautiful melody, and the song has continued to be loved by many across time since its release.
For that reason, it’s recommended for moments when you want to heal the pain of a broken heart or reflect on the past.
A seagull is a seagull.Naoko Ken
Naoko Ken is a multi-talented artist from Shizuoka Prefecture who was active from the 1970s through the 1980s.
Released on March 25, 1978, “Kamome wa Kamome” captured the hearts of many as a breakup song.
The piece, written with Miyuki Nakajima’s delicate touch, conveys the strength to reflect on oneself through heartbreak and move toward independence.
In 2021, it was featured in the NHK morning drama series “Okaeri Mone,” bringing it back into the spotlight.
It is recommended for those who still have lingering feelings for a past love but are ready to take a new step forward.
Naoko Ken’s richly expressive voice will give listeners courage and hope.
Tears That Vanished into the SandItō Yukari
It leaves you with a somewhat wistful melody that feels like a breeze from Italy, doesn’t it? It’s as if the pain of lost love were gently hidden in the sand, waiting for the waves to carry it away…
Yukari Ito’s delicate voice paints just such a scene.
As you listen, memories of those summer days may suddenly come back to you.
This piece is lovingly included on Yukari Ito’s classic 1965 album “Yukari of San Remo.” Her experience competing in the Sanremo Music Festival in 1965 and winning a prize with “Koizuru Hitomi” led to the creation of this masterpiece.
It’s a wonderful song that lets you savor canzone in Japanese.
On a summer evening, when you feel like reflecting a little, why not listen to this song? Its nostalgic resonance will surely wrap gently around your heart.
Lingering Snowiruka
Sung by Iruka, this song has been passed down as a classic of spring, a work that seems to seep into the listener’s heart.
Depicting a scene of parting in early spring, it beautifully portrays lingering feelings and the loneliness of growing up.
Written and composed by Shozo Ise and given a rich, weighty arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya, it was released in March 1975 on the album “Iruka no Sekai,” then as a single in November of the same year, reaching No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a perfect song to spark conversation with older adults.
You’ll likely enjoy a wonderful time sharing nostalgic memories and evocative scenes that resonate in the heart.
Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō
He sings a melancholic song about lost love set in the northern country with Yujiro Ishihara’s distinctive low voice.
As it follows a man searching for his beloved while traveling through Hokkaido cities like Kushiro, Hakodate, and Otaru, it conveys his heartbreaking emotions.
It was also used as an insert song in the drama “Seibu Keisatsu” and was released in August 1987.
For Yujiro Ishihara, it became his first and only single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart as well.
As you recall days gone by, try singing it gently and with feeling.
Lonely-for-Company TavernMiki Hiroshi
An enka song that richly portrays the feelings of a woman carrying a heartrending love was released in June 2009 as Hiroshi Miyama’s debut work.
With delicate wording, it weaves in the loneliness of a woman drinking alone at a bar, the sorrow of heartbreak, and her unwavering feelings for her lover.
His warm voice gently resonates with listeners and has the power to evoke deep empathy.
About one year and three months after its release, the song sold 100,000 copies and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to hum along to a song full of memories or leisurely enjoy heartwarming enka.