Crying songs, tear-jerker tunes. A request of tears dedicated to you.

motherHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Mother [Official]

This is a hit song by Kiyoshi Hikawa that sings of deep love and gratitude for a mother.

Set to a gentle, warm melody, it conveys feelings for a cherished presence and the universal bond between mother and child.

Crafted by a stellar production team, this gem portrays the profound parent-child connection and unconditional love through a moving vocal performance.

Released in February 2020, it received high acclaim, including the Best Vocal Performance award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

With Rei Nakanishi’s delicate lyrics and Masato Sugimoto’s emotionally rich melody in perfect harmony, it’s an ideal gift for Mother’s Day.

Why not entrust the gratitude that’s hard to put into words to this song and give it to someone special?

aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Wishful Longing (Inspire Movie for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms”) *NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance song

The theme song for the film My Happy Marriage? No—For the film If Only I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms, in which the protagonist time-travels to a wartime era.

It’s an original song written specifically for the movie by Masaharu Fukuyama.

In writing the song, he read the script, watched the film, and crafted the lyrics from the perspective of the special attack unit depicted in the story.

Knowing that background and then listening to the song can be overwhelmingly moving.

Of course, even if you haven’t seen the movie, it’s a grand-scale piece that makes you reflect on caring for others, on love, and even on happiness and peace.

dearestFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Beloved (Full ver.)

This is a ballad about parting with someone precious.

Released under KOH+, the duo of Masaharu Fukuyama and Kou Shibasaki, it was later self-covered by Fukuyama.

The song portrays a pure and heartrending love in which one sacrifices oneself to protect a beloved.

Released in October 2008, it gained attention as the theme song for the film “The Devotion of Suspect X.” It was also used in a commercial for Toshiba’s REGZA LCD TVs.

This is a recommended track for those grieving the loss of someone dear or those who wish to give everything for the one they love.

White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Pure White Lilies for Your Birthday (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama’s song, which expresses gratitude to parents, was written as the theme for the family-bond drama Tonbi.

It portrays the emotional growth that leads to recognizing one’s appreciation for one’s parents over the years.

The chorus, which conveys heartfelt feelings with honesty, is especially striking.

Released in April 2013, the track debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Thanks in part to its synergy with the drama, it resonated with many listeners.

It’s a recommended song for those struggling with parent-child relationships or wishing to express gratitude to someone important.

Homeayaka

Ayaka / Home Music Video

“Home,” sung by Ayaka, who is popular across a wide range of generations, is included on the album “Funtale,” released in June 2023.

Do you have someone who’s always in your heart even if they’re not by your side right now—someone whose very existence gives you strength? This song conveys feelings for that person you can’t see right away but always think about, and a wish for their happiness and for them to spend each day in good health.

Rather than being filled with sadness or heartbreak, it’s a heartwarming, tear-jerking number that overflows with gentle, calm emotions.

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HappinessOnda Masanori

"Happiness" / Masanori Onda

Masamori Onda’s “Shiawase” is a wonderful song paired with an MV that’s heartbreakingly poignant, like a home movie of happier days.

Believe it or not, Onda was still only 19 as of 2023.

“Shiawase” is a classic breakup song that looks back on days of happiness, yet it somehow avoids any trace of the usual clichés—there’s something mysterious about it.

The scene where he writes her name in the sand, in particular, is a real tearjerker.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants a good, cathartic cry!

Sea of LamentationShiroyama Mitsuki

Mitsuki Shiroyama “Sea of Lamentation” Music Video

A single that fuses the essence of kayōkyoku and enka to portray tragic love.

The lyrics are imbued with lingering feelings for a former lover and an earnest wish to meet again.

Against the backdrop of rough seas, the anguish of crying out for lost love is passionately conveyed by Mitsuki Shiroyama’s powerful vocals.

Released in February 2024, the song also drew attention as her first new release in five years.

The coupling track includes Jinsei no Ōenka “Otoko no Homare” (A Man’s Honor), an anthem for life.

It’s a song we hope those with hearts wounded by a breakup will listen to—you’re sure to find something that resonates.