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Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 30s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

I think everyone has times when they want to cry.

When you’re feeling down, hurt, or just want to let the tears flow…

That’s exactly when certain lyrics can pierce your heart.

I’ve put together some recommended songs that can stay by your side through all those different emotions that make you want to cry!

Playlist

Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 30s: classic and popular Japanese tracks
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1eastIf I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A song that finds hope through connections with others
2eastMikan HeartC&K
Mikan HeartC&Kplay_arrow
C&K's heartrending love ballad
3eastSee you againSEAMO
See you againSEAMOplay_arrow
A famous ballad by SEAMO themed around parting
4eastumbrellaKing Gnu
umbrellaKing Gnuplay_arrow
A melancholic ballad by King Gnu depicting heartbreak
5eastPretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A signature song by HIGE DAN about the turmoil of unrequited love
6eastme me sheRADWIMPS
me me sheRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover
7eastThe song that comes afterback number
The song that comes afterback numberplay_arrow
A hidden gem by back number that portrays the pain of heartbreak
8eastHappinessback number
Happinessback numberplay_arrow
A hidden gem by back number
9eastFrom our joined handsback number
From our joined handsback numberplay_arrow
back number's heartbreak songs
10eastballadKetsumeishi
balladKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love ballad
11eastWith You ~Even After 10 or 20 Years~AK-69
With You ~Even After 10 or 20 Years~AK-69play_arrow
A message song with piano, vocals, and rap
12eastClose your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai's moving romantic ballad
13eastPrecious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth
14eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
A song that expresses the feelings of departure through a window
15eastI love you, I love you, I love youFujihara Sakura
I love you, I love you, I love youFujihara Sakuraplay_arrow
The live feel of a singer-songwriter
16eastcompanion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the spirit of valuing friendship
17eastAlways coming backONE OK ROCK
Always coming backONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Rock’s musical power connects the world
18eastTHE OVERUVERworld
THE OVERUVERworldplay_arrow
A powerful song about overcoming setbacks lifts the heart.
19eastharborsupittsu
harborsupittsuplay_arrow
The band's captivating sound and magical melodies
20eastA Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
The song’s development is rich in variation and leaves a powerful impression.
21eastHappy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
A song that gives me energy with its band sound
22eastLetter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
Melodies and musicality brimming with emotion
23eastMiracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children
Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Childrenplay_arrow
A hit song with a powerful band sound
24eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
Sukima Switch’s poignant signature ballad
25eastSpot the differenceSuda Masaki
Spot the differenceSuda Masakiplay_arrow
An inspiring song that finds the meaning of life
26eastbudKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A song of gratitude to Kentaro Obuchi’s mother
27eastWhat you gave meHOME MADE kazoku
What you gave meHOME MADE kazokuplay_arrow
A song that sings of the sorrow of parting and feelings of gratitude
28eastUntil the day I can no longer see youMs. OOJA
Until the day I can no longer see youMs. OOJAplay_arrow
Let’s enjoy moving music with karaoke
29eastLove DrizzleShonan no Kaze
Love DrizzleShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A heart-touching song that heals the pain of a broken heart
30eastJust, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK
Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIKplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that conveys feelings of gratitude
31eastYour SongYasuda Rei
Your SongYasuda Reiplay_arrow
An inspiring song that lifts your spirits and resonates with the heart.
32eastplanetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
Fun music with a catchy chorus
33eastSymphonyHirai Dai
SymphonyHirai Daiplay_arrow
Dai Hirai sings powerfully about his feelings for someone special
34eastBye-bye.yamazaru
Bye-bye.yamazaruplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that indulges in memories
35eastVoice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)play_arrow
Captivated by the unique world created by the shamisen and piano
36easttear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
A piano solo piece with a sense of anticipation
37eastyouikimonogakari
youikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s distinctive musicality
38eastFriend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzuplay_arrow
An upbeat piece for piano and strings
39eastfutureKobukuro
futureKobukuroplay_arrow
A heartwarming masterpiece where two voices intertwine
40eastDepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
The classic song “Tabidachi” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
41eastIn the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timezplay_arrow
A song with gentle, heart-touching lyrics that cheers you on in life
42eastStill loving youChris Hart
Still loving youChris Hartplay_arrow
Song of a steady voice and message
43eastmore than anyoneBE:FIRST
more than anyoneBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST
44eastUnrequited loveSUPER BEAVER
Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A bittersweet love ballad by SUPER BEAVER
45eastsomedaySaucy Dog
somedaySaucy Dogplay_arrow
A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories
46eastHeart Rainindigo la End
Heart Rainindigo la Endplay_arrow
A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup
47eastI want to see you.yuzu
I want to see you.yuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father
48eastRainy Amusement ParkSasuke
Rainy Amusement ParkSasukeplay_arrow
A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
49eastHide-and-seekYuuri
Hide-and-seekYuuriplay_arrow
A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek
50eastHeartbreaker (I fell in love with a cowgirl)Hirai Dai
Heartbreaker (I fell in love with a cowgirl)Hirai Daiplay_arrow
Hirai Dai's country love song
51eastFirst loveHata Motohiro
First loveHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A ballad by Motohiro Hata. It sings of bittersweet memories of love.
52eastMetronomeYonezu Kenshi
MetronomeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by
53eastLove’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAAplay_arrow
A song with diverse and captivating arrangements
54eastsonetACIDMAN
sonetACIDMANplay_arrow
A song that portrays Hokkaido’s nature and embodies a resolve to live
55eastforever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN
forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeNplay_arrow
A ballad depicting memories and love with a lover
56eastHave Dreams!Tetsuya Komuro × Tsunku♂ ft. May J.
Have Dreams!Tetsuya Komuro × Tsunku♂ ft. May J.play_arrow
A song themed around dreams is memorable.
57eastMidnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanī
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīplay_arrow
Flower Companies' youth rock fight song
58eastSorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu
Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
An inspiring song by Macaroni Empitsu
59eastThe Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
The Last Rain Yasushi Nakanishiplay_arrow
A heartbreak ballad depicting a farewell in the rain
60eastClose your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
A famous song that moved audiences as a movie’s theme song
61easthomeKiyama Yusaku
homeKiyama Yusakuplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of a father's love for his child
62eastcherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogoplay_arrow
A soul-stirring masterpiece, a wish for a warm future
63eastLet’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
Let's become a familyFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic by Masaharu Fukuyama that depicts love and the bonds of family
64eastAn unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
An unfinished love song I've been working on foreverHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A ballad that gently portrays love built over time
65eastGive me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro
Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiroplay_arrow
A beloved classic ending theme from Yu Yu Hakusho that transcends generations
66eastLovers AgainEXILE
Lovers AgainEXILEplay_arrow
A moving love ballad that sings of a man's heartrending feelings.
67eastpure soulGLAY
pure soulGLAYplay_arrow
A heartwarming GLAY classic that encourages people in their twenties who feel lost
68east365 daysMr.Children
365 daysMr.Childrenplay_arrow
The popular, moving song from the NTT commercial
69eastI want to hug you.Mr.Children
I want to hug you.Mr.Childrenplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic beloved at weddings
70eastCry BabySEAMO
Cry BabySEAMOplay_arrow
The appeal of songs that encourage and give courage in difficult times
71eastHeartbreak—Are you happy now?Sonar Pocket
Heartbreak—Are you happy now?Sonar Pocketplay_arrow
A youth song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and regret
72easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is an inspiring cheer song.
73eastRIVERtofubeats
RIVERtofubeatsplay_arrow
The allure of tear-jerking piano ballads
74eastSonglinekururi
Songlinekururiplay_arrow
The soothing music of Quruli gently relaxes the heart.
75eastBe happy, okay?matsumura kanau
Be happy, okay?matsumura kanauplay_arrow
A breakup song sung by Kanau Matsumura
76eastLove songSambomasutā
Love songSambomasutāplay_arrow
A timeless ballad that resonates with heartbroken men and pierces the soul
77easteven ifHirai Ken
even ifHirai Kenplay_arrow
A song that sings of a heartbroken man's earnest feelings
78eastLemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon,” a song about the pain of parting
79eastEine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Eine Kleine” is moving.
80eastMARCHAme no Parēdo
MARCHAme no Parēdoplay_arrow
A youthful song portraying springtime emotions and farewell
81eastweak insectBaba Toshihide
weak insectBaba Toshihideplay_arrow
A song of resolve and hope to overcome life's hardships
82eastAlone World10-FEET
Alone World10-FEETplay_arrow
The theme song of a standout supporting-actor drama that stays by your side in times of uncertainty.
83eastSomeone Who Isn’t You ~Tejina~DEEP
Someone Who Isn’t You ~Tejina~DEEPplay_arrow
A poignant song by the vocal group to which EXILE HIRO belongs
84eastI love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket
I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocketplay_arrow
A song of unforgettable love and lingering regret
85easttear(s)Ketsumeishi
tear(s)Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s classic song that portrays heartbreak and setbacks
86eastBroken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
A classic song that captures the wavering emotions of youth, offering comfort to the heart.
87eastSake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigoplay_arrow
A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
88eastJust… I want to see youEXILE
Just... I want to see youEXILEplay_arrow
An EXILE classic with sorrow and depth
89eastTo my belovedGReeeeN
To my belovedGReeeeNplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that makes you feel the importance of love
90eastSayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOGplay_arrow
The Power of Music to Overcome the Pain of Parting
91eastunrequited lovemiwa
unrequited lovemiwaplay_arrow
A heart-touching song by miwa that portrays adult love and inner conflict
92eastIt makes me want to cry.Urufuruzu
It makes me want to cry.Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A classic song by Ulfuls you want to listen to when you feel like your heart is about to break
93eastIt’s better to be offbeat.Elefanto Kashimashi
It’s better to be offbeat.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
Theme song of the film 'Nobou no Shiro': a track brimming with mature sensibility
94eastWhy did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki
Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinkiplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song and the beautiful harmonies of Tohoshinki
95eastOn the bridgeMagokoro Burazāzu
On the bridgeMagokoro Burazāzuplay_arrow
It’s a moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak.
96eastPoem of SunlightLe Couple
Poem of SunlightLe Coupleplay_arrow
People in their 30s think of “…” by Le Couple
97eastTime goes byEvery Little Thing
Time goes byEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
Every Lit…, released in 1998
98eastA Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
“A tiny bit of courage,” a famous song of success
99eastconfessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Eiichiro Funakoshi’s “Confession” is a song of youth.
100eastYou’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
You're no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A ballad about the pain of heartbreak
101east180°yamazaru
180°yamazaruplay_arrow
A love ballad of a mountain monkey. Depicting the struggles of romance.
102eastSo, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A lively song that starts a cappella
103eastBond.haji→
Bond.haji→play_arrow
Powerful rhythms and melodies that are captivating
104eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A soul-stirring solo guitar and piano piece
105eastSwallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND
Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BANDplay_arrow
A husky-voiced track with a captivating chorus