Recommended breakup songs for women in their 50s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai

Noriko Sakai Blue Rabbit

It has a very tragic feel, and just singing it brings me to tears—truly a heartbreak ballad worthy of Noriko Sakai.

It was also used as a drama’s theme song, in which she herself starred.

The idea that a rabbit dies from loneliness is urgent and deeply sad.

Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada

Deceived by Such a Hiroshi – Mizue Takada – Guitar Solo Cover

A confident hit song that was a cover of a Southern All Stars track.

It later became a topic of conversation for being covered by numerous artists as well.

I used to see it often on music shows, so I still strongly associate the song with Mizuë Takada’s performance.

The name “Hiroshi” was often used in the title, wasn’t it?

Farewell SongMiyuki Nakajima

"Wakare Uta" / Miyuki Nakajima cover.

Miyuki Nakajima is a charismatic singer-songwriter who has continued to thrive since the 1970s.

Among her many hit songs, the first to reach No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart was Wakare Uta.

It was released in 1977.

One hallmark of Nakajima’s work is the presence of sharp lyrics that pierce the listener’s heart in multiple places.

Screen of MemoriesJunko Yagami

Screen of Memories

“Screen of Memories” is a song released by Junko Yagami in 1979.

Junko Yagami is a singer-songwriter known for hits such as “Purple Town.” Even after getting married and moving to the United States, she has continued her music career.

“Screen of Memories” is a ballad song whose appeal lies in its gentle, feminine sensibility.

It is a piece that calls for heartfelt, emotionally expressive singing.

There's no show as wonderful as love.Yoshimi Iwasaki

There's no show as wonderful as love.

Yoshimi Iwasaki is a singer/actress known for hit songs such as “Touch.” Her older sister is Hiromi Iwasaki.

Renowned for her vocal prowess no less than her sister, she released the single “Koi hodo suteki na show wa nai” in 1983, a song notable for its appealing, Western-style approach.

Among Yoshimi Iwasaki’s works, it stands out for its sophistication and deserves to be remembered.

In fact, it’s a “hidden Showa-era classic” beloved by many fans.

The Wind RisesSeiko Matsuda

The Wind Rises -SEIKO fragrance- (Seiko Matsuda cover band)

The song “Kaze Tachinu” feels very refreshing, so at first glance you might not think so, but if you look at the lyrics, it’s unmistakably a heartbreak song.

Seiko Matsuda is a singer who represents the female idol scene of the 1980s, and even back then her singing ability already stood out.

The lyrics were written by Takashi Matsumoto, and the music composed by Eiichi Ohtaki.

It was released as a single in 1981.

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana

Hana*Hana “Goodbye, My Beloved”

“Goodbye, My Beloved” is one of those songs that makes your eyes well up just by listening.

When you’re the one who’s been dumped, you can spend a while in a daze.

Their feelings are no longer directed at you, yet you still have plenty of attachment left.

All you can do is wait for those feelings to fade little by little, and this song conveys that pain palpably.

Even so, it also expresses genuine gratitude toward the other person, making it a song you can sing with a clear heart—even through tears.

It was released in 2000.