A song I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to

The word mibōjin originally referred to a woman who had lost her husband.

It’s a term that isn’t used much these days, but it was originally used to refer to oneself, and it has appeared in various contexts—such as drama and movie titles, as well as song lyrics.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs we hope will be heard by those who have lost a beloved partner: women who have lost their husbands, men who have lost their wives, or anyone who has lost someone dear to them.

We’ve gathered love songs that express feelings for a loved one who has departed for heaven, as well as songs that convey messages from those who have passed on.

Please listen while thinking of your special someone.

Playlist

A song I want people who have lost a beloved partner to listen to
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Prayer Song feat. Gecko8utterfly		A warm ballad in remembrance of the deceased
2	The Song I Found With YouAYANE		A duet ballad co-written by two people for a movie’s soundtrack
3	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		Be moved to the core by RADWIMPS’ philosophical masterpiece
4	MAGICSEKAI NO OWARI		A heartrending breakup song by SEKAI NO OWARI
5	Death MagicSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that sings of the pain of parting and questions about life
6	THANXWANIMA		WA Nima's farewell theme song
7	Our Elegy (You and I)sakaiyuu		Yu Sakai’s feelings for his deceased best friend
8	Ghost Disqualifiedkuriipuhaipe		CreepHyp releases a song depicting a sense of loss and everyday life
9	STAYKobukuro		The courage to face a sense of loss and move forward
10	mortuary makeupRosu		A song that depicts makeup for the deceased
11	Our Let It BeKamikita Ken		Ken Kamikita's cover song sings of loss and promise
12	PhoenixSaitō Kazuyoshi		Powerful rock dedicated to Kiyoshiro Imawano
13	afterglowSugimoto Rarara		A song that reflects thoughts of someone lost onto the starry sky
14	Hello,my friendMatsutōya Yumi		A famous song by Yumi Matsutoya that depicts thoughts for someone lost at summer’s end
15	Because you’re not hereTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s song depicting a sense of loss and prayer
16	AND I LOVE YOUDREAMS COME TRUE		A wistful ballad filled with love for a late husband
17	Tears of MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu		Stardust offers a farewell song to the one they love
18	One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		A poignant longing for lost love presses upon my heart.
19	the scent of flowersMr.Children		Mr.Children’s moving breakup song
20	HitotsuboshiKOH+		A Song of Parting and Hope by Kou Shibasaki and Masaharu Fukuyama
21	The Day of DepartureJULEPS		A song of gratitude and love that gently embraces parting
22	HANABIMr.Children		HANABI is a song that sings about feelings for a loved one.
23	A love song dedicated to youHamada Shogo		Gratitude to My Late Wife and a Resolve to Live
24	globeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s theme song for a Hayao Miyazaki film
25	The Final RiverCHEMISTRY		A famous CHEMISTRY song of parting and gratitude
26	Staticenemu		A moving song depicting the loss of family and lingering regret
27	Memorial addressHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s song that expresses the sorrow of parting
28	ever freeHamasaki Ayumi		A requiem that sings of parting and rebirth
29	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Masafumi Akikawa’s “A Thousand Winds” became a huge hit.
30	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		The moving masterpiece theme song for a drama sung by Kou Shibasaki
31	Memories are beautifulAimer		Nostalgic memories give me strength to live in the present
32	YC&K		C&K’s “Y” is their 15th single, released in 2017.
33	Beautiful daysarashi		A theme song for an Arashi drama that delicately portrays heartrending emotions
34	I remember your warmth.Teshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima's Message Song
35	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium” is a masterpiece that expresses the heartbreak of a breakup.
36	I miss youHayashibe Satoshi		Hayashibe Satoshi’s “Aitai” is a tear-jerking masterpiece.
37	FlowerORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's 'Hana' is a movie theme song.
38	I want to see you.yuzu		A song by Yuzu. It expresses the sorrow of losing one’s father.
39	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana		A moving song about parting with a loved one
40	A world without you is heartbreaking.CHIHIRO		The sorrow of losing a loved one
41	Beyond this starry skyMayo Okamoto		A healing song that accompanies the death of a beloved partner
42	Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT		A collaboration between TUBE and GACKT. A ballad of parting and hope.
43	Close your eyesHirai Ken		A Ken Hirai ballad that delicately portrays the sense of loss of a loved one
44	Maplesupittsu		A ballad by Spitz, overcoming a breakup
45	ReplyTakeuchi Mariya		A song imagining a reply to a lover who was killed in action
46	Your SkyOku Hanako		A masterpiece depicting the death of a partner, included on Hanako Oku’s debut album
47	Thank you…KOKIA		KOKIA's 'Arigatou…' is a song of gratitude and hope.
48	That person’s letterRimi Natsukawa・Kousetsu Minami		The Return of a Husband from the Warfront and the Cruel Truth
49	Letter to Heavenōru kyojin (kabā)		The 40th anniversary commemorative song of All Hanshin Giants
50	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A song with lyrics that resonate in the heart and give the courage to live
51	I miss youMasuda Sakae		The sorrow of losing a loved one and the longing to be reunited
52	A Widow on the shoreKadamatsu Toshiki		A story of a woman who endures for her wave-loving boyfriend
53	sparklingaiko		aiko sings about the radiance of love
54	Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze		A masterpiece that gently portrays the boundary between life and death, resonating in the heart.
55	Sleep softly.Fuse Akira		Akira Fuse sings a stylish, jazz-like song
56	Sunset Steps, ContinuedIshikawa Sayuri		Depicting the daily life of a widow in the sequel to Yuyake Dandan
57	Life full-courseiruka		A Dolphin’s Life and a Song of Gratitude
58	In this world without you.fumika		Grief over losing a loved one and rebirth
59	NonfictionHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s masterpiece “Nonfiction,” which questions the preciousness of life
60	I want to see you.sawada chikako		A heartfelt ballad that longs for parting and reunion with a loved one
61	cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru		A song of feelings for the lost and a resolve to live
62	fireworksNaoko Ken		The sudden death of a lover and the grief left behind
63	genealogyTakada Wataru		A heartwarming song that conveys gratitude to parents
64	Once moreKozaka Akiko		It became famous as a classic sung by a 16-year-old girl.
65	Grandma’s amuletNarisoko Yūko		Singing of childhood memories of Ishigaki Island
66	leap day personRADWIMPS		A heartbreaking love song by RADWIMPS
67	Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai		A heartwarming song that sings of love and hopes for the children of the future
68	Mama foreverDaikoku Maki		Gratitude to my mother and a vow to enjoy life together
69	Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru		A tribute to a loved one and a wish to meet again
70	Whale Beach SongAsada Atsuko		Isana is the whale of the Manyoshu, the sorrow of a wife who has lost her husband.
71	Rock ‘n’ Roll WidowYamaguchi Momoe		A rock-style new song before retirement that sarcastically mocks her husband
72	Hokkai Meoto-bushiTendō Yoshimi		A Song of a Fisherman’s Wife Who Resolves Not to Remarry
73	I’ll be in love until I’m 100.Taira Koji		A widow’s life of falling in love until the age of 100
74	Homebound boat from the Minato JangaraMatsunaga Hitomi		A song of the traditional Bon Odori culture of Fukushima
75	Thank youKOKIA		KOKIA’s 1999 single “Arigatou”
76	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A moving song that depicts the farewell and rebirth of youth
77	The Love of MuhōmatsuNakamura Mitsuko		Matsumoto the rickshaw man keeps his hidden feelings for the widow locked in his heart
78	neon tetraYashiro Aki		Neon tetras are tropical fish and an underrated masterpiece sung by Aki Yashiro.
79	Naniwa KotobukiOkawa Eisaku		A woman who overcomes hardships to revive a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn)
80	Stormy-Wave Woman ShipShimazu Aya		A song about a wife who has lost her husband, expressing the resolve of a woman who lives strongly.
81	Heaven PhoneIshizaki Hyuui		A poignant song that longs for someone who has passed away
82	dearestFukuyama Masaharu		A ballad that sings of devoted love for a beloved person
83	Winter is nearchiaki naomi		Naomi Chiaki was leading a fulfilling life as a singer.
84	Lostyama		A poignant ballad depicting a farewell with a loved one.
85	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Expressing the preciousness of love in Fujii Kaze’s breakup song
86	amberSEKAI NO OWARI		A moving song that quietly sings of parting and bonds
87	Sleeping BeautySEKAI NO OWARI		A story that gently envelops the sorrow for a loved one
88	Hide-and-seekRADWIMPS		Gently portrayed a farewell with a loved one through a game of hide-and-seek
89	Anytime Anywheremilet		Turn the memories with your loved ones into the strength to live
90	swanyuzu		A song depicting the final farewell with a loved one
91	My last dayYu-anesu		Parting at the brink of life and death, a heartfelt yearning for my mother
92	tearsSEKAI NO OWARI		A moving song that portrays a farewell with a friend
93	Once moreTani Yuuki		A ballad to win back a lost love
94	Say it.Yorushika		A song of farewell to a loved one and profound sorrow
95	threadNakajima Miyuki		A classic song about the bonds of life, supporting each other
96	To You Above the CloudsKyūshūdan		A breakup song by Kyushu Danji with a happy vibe
97	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		Moving songs and music that resonate with the heart
98	Hide-and-seekBIGMAMA		Gentle music that stays close to the heart with a sense of loss
99	existenceWANIMA		A moving ballad by WANIMA filled with gratitude for my grandmother
100	Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta		The sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching longing to meet again
101	lamplightYuga		A heartwarming song that expresses bonds and love with a gentle singing voice
102	Thank you for meeting me.Kawakita Kimiko		A gem of a song that sings of love and gratitude to my late husband
103	Departures ~memory~Hisaishi Joe		The moving music from the film “Departures”