Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 30s: timeless Japanese hits that touch the heart
We’ve put together a collection of tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their thirties.
By the time you’re in your thirties, you may be dealing with all sorts of worries—work, love, relationships, and more.
There are surely moments when you just want to cry.
In this article, we introduce moving, heart-touching classics that will bring on the tears.
From nostalgic tracks from your youth to the latest tearjerkers, we’ve carefully selected songs for you to try listening to.
Not only love songs, but also songs about farewells to loved ones and about life itself.
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Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 30s: Masterpieces of Japanese music that touch the heart (1–10)
Because you are hereUru
Uru’s “Anata ga Iru Koto de,” which was also the theme song for the drama Theseus no Fune (Ship of Theseus).
Released as a digital-only single in 2020, this moving, tear-jerking song perfectly matched the drama’s story and helped heighten its emotional impact.
Centered on the theme of family love, it’s a number that resonates with everyone.
When you listen, you can’t help but think of your partner, your family, and the people who are precious to you—it’s a song that brings tears to your eyes naturally.
Stop this nightJUJU
The heartbreak in “Kono Yoru o Tomete yo” hits you hard and deep, a breakup song that pierces to the core.
It’s a track that richly expresses feelings of heartbreak that almost everyone has experienced at some point.
Released in 2010 as JUJU’s 15th single, it was the theme song for the drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Deal with the Devil,” starring Miho Kanno.
The drama had a heavy storyline, and the theme song matched it perfectly.
For those who haven’t recovered from a breakup, this is a song that will leave you in tears.
366 daysHY
When it comes to sad love songs and ballads, this track almost always gets mentioned.
HY’s “366 Days” is a song from their 2008 indie album “HeartY,” and it’s one of their most popular numbers alongside “NAO.” It also drew attention when Moka Kamishiraishi covered it.
Filled with the aching feelings of unrequited love, it’s a song that makes many listeners shed tears without even realizing it.
Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 30s: Classic Japanese hits that touch the heart (11–20)
Wakabasupittsu
Since their formation in 1987, Spitz has continued to perform at the forefront as one of Japan’s leading rock bands.
Their song “Wakaba” was released in 2008 and was also used as the theme song for the film The Cherry Orchard -Sakura no Sono-.
It’s a masterpiece that makes you reflect on the memories held in each person’s heart.
fishback number
There are lots of heartbreak songs, but I don’t think there are many as heartrending as this one.
Back Number’s “fish” is their ninth single, released in 2014.
It’s a song that richly depicts the sorrowful, heart-wrenching feelings of a woman who was dumped—the person she loved chose someone else.
If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, or if the wounds from a past one still haven’t healed, it’s a song that will bring you to tears.
To the futureKiroro
Kiroro’s songs soothe listeners with lyrics that slip gently into the heart and a tender singing voice.
Their track “Mirai e” (To the Future) was released in 1998 as Kiroro’s second single.
The lyrics, written by vocalist Tamashiro for her mother, have made it a popular choice for graduation ceremonies and weddings.
Some of you may have even sung it as a choral piece.
It’s a number overflowing with kindness—a song that brings tears as it evokes memories of one’s mother.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Kanae, the second single by Sukima Switch, released in 2004.
It’s one of the duo’s signature songs and a masterpiece that will surely continue to be sung for years to come.
As proof, it has been covered by many artists.
You also often hear it as a tie-in song for various projects, but when you really listen closely, you can appreciate just how good this ballad is.
It’s amazing how a song that moves you to tears no matter how many times you hear it can exist.