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)
Endless JourneyMr.Children
Mr.
Children’s 15th single, “Owarinaki Tabi” (Endless Journey), was released in 1998.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say this song is loved across generations, and it remains one of the band’s most popular numbers.
Although it runs over seven minutes—a notably long track—you hardly notice the length, as you find yourself drawn deeply into the lyrics.
It’s an encouraging anthem that especially resonates with those lost in life or grappling with major worries.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Planetarium, Ai Otsuka’s 10th single, released in 2005.
If you’re in your 30s, there’s a good chance you were a middle or high schooler or a college student when this song was a hit, listening as a fan of the same generation who connected with her music.
Many people may also strongly associate it with the massively popular drama Boys Over Flowers, for which it served as an image song.
This love ballad seeps deeply into a heart in love, overflowing with bittersweet emotion—a track that will especially bring tears to those experiencing unrequited love or heartbreak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
balladKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s “Ballad” centers on the theme of unattainable, unfulfilled love.
Released in 2011 as the group’s 21st single, the song’s music video is a poignant, drama-like story, and some even say it’s about an affair.
While many women might prefer songs sung from a female perspective or performed by female artists, it’s also worth listening to a love song from a male point of view once in a while.
You’ll find it moving in a different way.