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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.

Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 30s: Heart-touching Japanese classics (21–30)

I want to hug you.Mr.Children

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I want to hug you.Mr.Children

This song, included on Mr.Children’s second album “Kind of Love,” also drew attention when it was used as an insert song in the finale of the 1996 drama “Pure.” From Sakurai’s calm vocals and the lyrical content, you can take away a variety of messages.

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Aimer “Chouchou Musubi” (produced and written by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS)
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A wonderfully cute song provided by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS.

First, give it a listen! Her uniquely tuned voice will bring you to tears.

Let this slightly youthful view of love remind you of that sweet, bittersweet flutter you’d almost forgotten from back then.

AliensKirinji

What on earth happened between these two…? It’s a song whose intriguingly suggestive lyrics really make you think.

A timeless masterpiece from the former brother duo, Kirinji! Its popularity resurged in 2017 thanks to a LINE Mobile commercial featuring actress Non.

The arpeggios in the intro and outro are must-hear—absolutely tear-jerking.

Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

Asian Kung-Fu Generation – Kaigan Doori (Seaside Street) LIVE [Eizo Sakuhin Shu Vol. 13]
Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

A track from the 2004 album “Sol-fa.” It doesn’t try to make any particular statement; it simply captures ordinary scenes and the “now” of the self.

As you absentmindedly fall for the calmly sung melody, suddenly—wait, are those tears…? Recommended for anyone who wants to pause for a moment and take a look at themselves.

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You’ve probably already been through one or two heartbreaking, painful, and frustrating breakups now that you’re an adult.

You might be thinking, “I’ll never meet someone I can care about this much again…” But don’t get so pessimistic! Being told that time will heal it doesn’t feel comforting, I know—but if you listen to this song, I’m sure it’ll make things at least a little easier.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu
orionYonezu Kenshi

It is a song that earnestly longs for a connection with someone far away, like constellations shining in the winter night sky.

Created by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, it was released in February 2017 as his sixth single.

It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime March Comes in Like a Lion.

Its absorbing sound and a melody that hides fierce emotion within quietness create a profoundly rich world.

Take your time and immerse yourself in this musical realm.

It makes me want to cry.Urufuruzu

When no matter how hard you try it just doesn’t work out, or when something happens that truly shakes your soul, this is the kind of song you’ll want to hear.

It’s a classic by Ulfuls, one of Japan’s greatest rock bands.

Tortoise Matsumoto’s soulful vocals will shout out exactly how you feel.

Perfect for when you want to sink into your feelings a bit—highly recommended.

Give it a listen!