A wonderful heartbreak song

A winter heartbreak song. A love song that's just too heartrending.

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Winter is a happy season filled with events for lovers, like Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

But some people may be going through tough days—getting turned down by someone they like, or not being able to spend time with their partner.

So in this article, we’ve put together a collection of heartbreak songs perfect for winter.

If you “remember a past lover when winter comes” or are “sad after being rejected by someone you like,” please give them a listen.

You’re sure to find a song that resonates with your feelings.

May your heart be wrapped in a little warmth…

Winter heartbreak songs. Heart-wrenching love songs (71–80)

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

This is aiko’s fourth major-label single and a hit that put her name on the map.

It was also tied up as the ending theme for TBS’s “CDTV.” For some reason, aiko once thought rhinoceros beetles were winter insects.

The rhinoceros beetle, a symbol of strength—yet actually not that at all—cleverly mirrors the feelings of a girl in love, and that lyrical connection is one of the song’s highlights!

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Taki no namida pin ku

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eill | Katappo (Official Music Video)

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Kataho portrays the heart-wrenching feeling of thinking about an ex-lover.

Released in 2020 by singer-songwriter eill, who has been active since the late 2010s, the song features a clear, shimmering melody infused with beautiful strings and synth tones.

Even after the breakup, many will relate to the way memories of days spent with a loved one keep resurfacing.

It’s a song that powerfully conveys heartrending, overwhelming emotions—an expansive ballad that gently accompanies the anxiety and loneliness of heartbreak.

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Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

Listening to OliviaAnri

This is the debut single by singer-songwriter Anri, also known for the huge hit “CAT’S EYE.” Widely regarded as one of Anri’s signature songs, it has become a J‑Pop standard, with many musicians releasing cover versions.

While many breakup songs dwell on lingering attachment, the way this one depicts letting go of someone who still has feelings for you evokes a different kind of bittersweetness.

Its realistic portrayal of the end of a relationship cuts deep—a track you’ll want to listen to as you remember a lover you parted with in winter.

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White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

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A song that paints bittersweet feelings piling up like snow.

Keisuke Kuwata’s husky voice gently wraps the pain of heartbreak.

Released in 2001, it was also featured in a Coca-Cola commercial and became a major hit.

The lyrics strikingly layer the chill of winter with the coldness of the heart.

Yet Kuwata doesn’t simply dwell on sadness—he looks back on past love with beauty and guides us toward new hope.

Though it’s a ballad, the chorus rings with passionate vocals, making it a track that lets you savor both romantic warmth and a refreshing lift.

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Marcy – Esora (Official Music Video)

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Let me introduce Eso, a song themed around heartbreak in winter.

This track was created by Marcy as the theme song for the drama New World Makers.

Sung from a male perspective, it looks back on the happy days with an ex-lover and the parting on a winter day.

The arrangement shifts from relatively restrained vocals to a soaring climax in the latter half, powerfully stirring the listener’s emotions.

Also pay attention to the subsequent key change—it conveys the protagonist’s feelings not through words, but through sound.

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