A heartbreak song that resonates in the chest of a man in his 60s: memories of youth woven by classic Showa-era masterpieces

The pain of heartbreak is something that stays deeply etched in our hearts, even as time passes.

In particular, those bittersweet memories from our youth can still resonate in our chests even now.

Songs like Akira Terao’s “Ruby no Yubiwa” and Akira Fuse’s “Tsumiki no Heya” are filled with the moving charm of classic Showa-era masterpieces.

This time, we’ll introduce breakup songs that linger in the heart alongside precious memories of love.

Why not surrender yourself to those nostalgic voices and look back on the memories of those days?

Playlist

A heartbreak song that resonates in the chest of a man in his 60s: memories of youth woven by classic Showa-era masterpieces
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Room of BlocksFuse Akira		Akira Fuse’s heartbreak song wins the Japan Record Award
2	Cactus Flowerchūrippu		A hopeful song that heals the pain of a broken heart
3	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Introduction to a classic song that portrays the poignancy of parting
4	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Singing the heartache of Toshinobu Kubota’s unrequited love
5	And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki		Heartbreak songs, loved by both old and new generations
6	Friendanzenchitai		A masterpiece depicting romance by Anzen Chitai
7	Ruby RingTerao Akira		A classic song that poignantly sings of the pain of heartbreak
8	Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko		A warm singing voice that gently embraces the pain of heartbreak
9	First loveMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita’s signature song that portrays adolescent emotions
10	Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō		Heartwarming masterpieces that heal a broken heart, moving songs that inspire deep emotion
11	No one anymore.Arisu		Alice's heartbreak anthem becomes a smash hit
12	The youth I walked through with youkaze		A folk song that brings back nostalgic memories of youth
13	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s signature song depicting heartbreak and alcohol
14	Lonely Way of the WindSugiyama Kiyotaka		A masterpiece whose memories of parting sustain the heart
15	Mary AnnTHE ALFEE		THE ALFEE’s first major hit: a classic youth rock anthem
16	Let’s start from goodbyeSano Motoharu		A poignant breakup song by Motoharu Sano
17	In the Middle of a DreamKisugi Takao		A masterpiece that depicts a love story of parting and reunion
18	A Place in the SunHamada Shogo		A ballad by Shogo Hamada depicting an extramarital affair
19	Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG		A rock ballad singing about the pain of heartbreak
20	Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki		Masakazu Sakai’s heartbreak solo debut song
21	Lingering Snowkaguya hime		A masterpiece by Shozo Ise that symbolizes the season of farewells
22	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride
23	If we ever meet in the city somedayNakamura Masatoshi		A Breakup with an Old Lover and a Wish to Meet Again
24	Tunnel HeavenZa Dainamaitsu		A youthful rock song from the 1960s Group Sounds scene
25	With the setting sunZa Wairudowanzu		Refreshing Blue Sky Group Sounds Classic
26	Lingering Snowiruka		An out-of-season snowfall paints a scene of farewell
27	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata's winter ballad song
28	I Love you,SAYONARAChekkāzu		The Checkers’ farewell song, love and poignancy
29	Parting CitySuzuki Masayuki		Masayuki Suzuki’s finest ballads
30	Song of Seeing Spring OffNoguchi Goro		Goro Noguchi’s classic song about a springtime parting
31	Bye For NowT-BOLAN		A hopeful anthem for overcoming breakups, resonating with the heart.
32	While listening to a distant train whistleArisu		A classic song by Alice. An attitude of moving forward after overcoming heartbreak.
33	Goodbye once moreChekkāzu		A famous ballad by The Checkers themed around farewell
34	Stardust StageChekkāzu		A classic hit by The Checkers: a love song themed around stars
35	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A heartbreak ballad depicting a farewell in the rain
36	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		A heartrending love story that begins in a phone booth at midnight
37	Love is a mirageGam		A love song that beautifully sublimates the pain of heartbreak
38	Goodbyeofukōsu		A masterpiece that expresses the emotions of parting
39	a note left behindanzenchitai		A bittersweet love ballad that begins with a farewell letter
40	The Scent of CyclamenFuse Akira		A massive hit with “Cyclamen Love Song”
41	MoonlightKuwana Masahiro		A Nostalgic Farewell Song