RAG MusicHeartbreak Songs
A wonderful heartbreak song

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