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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Tearjerker songs recommended for women in their 30s: Classic Japanese hits that touch the heart (31–40)
nape (of the neck)aiko
This song, written and composed by aiko herself—one of Japan’s leading female singers—was probably listened to by many people who were going through similar circumstances at the time.
Although it’s a heartbreak song, its hopeful ending and gentle melody make it a track you can always listen to with a fresh feeling, regardless of the era.
unrequited lovemiwa
A song released in 2012.
Once you start working, once you hit your thirties, you can’t be as proactive as you were back in your school days, and it’s a little heartbreaking, isn’t it? You feel oddly self-conscious.
Shy.
Even though age has nothing to do with love…
right? This song sings those feelings so honestly and straightforwardly that it slips gently into your heart and brings you to tears.
miwa’s songs are straightforward and feel great.
It’s better to be offbeat.Elefanto Kashimashi
A single released in 2012.
It’s also known as the theme song for the film “The Floating Castle.” The content is flawless.
I think probably only he could have written it.
It grabs you right from the start.
It’s neither a heartbreak song nor a sentimental “thanks, Mom” kind of tearjerker, but if you’re an adult, you’ll surely get it.
Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Anjura Aki
It’s said that this song was created when Angela Aki received a letter she had written to herself at age 15, which her mother gave her on her 30th birthday.
A song that’s a letter to oneself.
The worries of that sensitive time, the pure feelings—when you look back through this song, it becomes so heartbreakingly poignant, doesn’t it? Maybe because it makes you reflect on how hard you’ve worked to get here? In any case, it’s a song that makes you tear up because you feel happy and proud to be living in this moment, right?
Just… I want to see youEXILE
Released in 2005, this is EXILE’s 19th single and the last one featuring ATSUSHI and SHUN.
It’s a song that makes you feel like crying from the intro.
ATSUSHI’s deliberate, savoring delivery gives the track depth, while SHUN’s effortless, unforced vocals heighten the sense of poignancy.
The lyrics are straightforward and simple, which further brings out the ballad’s sweetness.
Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 30s: Timeless Japanese hits that touch the heart (41–50)
Dear Sir/Madam,Hakubi
This is a song by Hakubi, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto, that feels like reading aloud a letter that will never reach a loved one.
It’s said to depict member Katagiri’s feelings for her late grandmother, and the sorrow and gratitude come across with striking realism.
The way the words are densely packed, almost like spoken narration, evokes an unvarnished outpouring of emotion and the sense of feelings that can’t quite be organized.
While the piano-centered sound emphasizes the sadness and leaves a strong impression, the gradual build in intensity also conveys a resolve to move forward while holding those memories close.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
A ballad infused with ReoNa’s deep emotions, where a warm melody wrapped in kindness is accompanied by a soul-stirring voice.
It delicately portrays the hardships of living, the small setbacks in everyday life, and the subtle feelings of trying to overcome them.
Included as a track on the single “Nai Nai,” released in May 2021, it has soothed the hearts of many listeners.
This piece, in which the piano’s melody and ReoNa’s vocals blend beautifully, is a gem written and composed by Tota Kasamura.
Her voice, which gently stays close to a weary heart, is perfect for times when you want to be encouraged—or when you want to encourage someone else.