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

Breakup songs are classics!

There actually aren’t many that are truly sad!

They’re lyrical, heartrending, and captivating!

So, this time we’ve gathered breakup songs we recommend for women in their 50s!

Be sure to check them out!

Listen while reflecting on your past memories.

Playlist

Recommended breakup songs for women in their 50s: classic and popular Japanese tracks
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Yuki Koyanagi		Yuki Koyanagi classics that are easy to pitch and fun to sing at karaoke
2	Cheer upMariya Takeuchi		A courageous song to encourage heartbroken women, a gentle cheering song
3	Lingering Snowdolphin		"Nagori-yuki" is a classic masterpiece and a staple of heartbreak songs.
4	I’m sorryMariko Takahashi		A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and regret
5	An Afternoon Spent Watching the SeaYumi Arai		The legendary classic, Dolphin, is still going strong.
6	I can’t stop this sadnessAnri		The poignant feelings of a woman whose lover was taken from her
7	I am a piano.Mizue Takada		Depicting the evolution of music and the youth of each generation
8	Ruby RingAkira Terao		Yujiro recognized the talent and produced a smash hit song.
9	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		The Princess Princess hit from the bubble era, 'M'
10	ShipwreckAkina Nakamori		The moving heartbreak song that Tokiko Kato gifted to Akina
11	Alone in the twilightYumi Matsutoya		Yumi Matsutoya's classic song 'Alone in the Evening Twilight'
12	Even though it’s springYoshie Kashiwabara		Yoshie Kashiwabara’s graduation song, written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima
13	rainChisato Moritaka		A tale of heartbreak and a heart drenched in rain
14	Love is overOuyang Feifei		Star Ouyang Feifei sings of a mature love
15	See ya.Naoko Ken		Naoko Ken scores a big hit with a song by Miyuki Nakajima
16	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		“Thank You.” is one of Japan’s most popular bands D…
17	I love you more than anyone.Toko Furuuchi		A classic song that portrays the bittersweet emotions of people in love
18	AloneMayo Okamoto		A gem-like ballad by Mayo Okamoto that sings of the pain of heartbreak
19	Cheer up!Hiroko Yakushimaru		A heartwarming classic that heals a friend with a broken heart
20	I Want to See You ~Missing You~Seiko Matsuda		Singing of the pain of heartbreak and the longing to meet again
21	Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita		A classic Christmas bittersweet heartbreak song
22	Sly womanSharam Q		An experience where I felt the sense (style) in Tsunku’s songs
23	While Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s classic heartbreak song continues to be loved across generations.
24	SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda in the Suntory commercial captivates.
25	Darkening RoomYumi Arai		A classic song that sings of a bittersweet farewell at dusk
26	Rainy BlueHidemasa Tokunaga		A late-night phone call, a bittersweet love song in the rain
27	Farewell SongJunko Ohashi		Miyuki Nakajima’s heartbreak songs with lyrics by her are full of masterpieces.
28	JunkoTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		The album track “Junko” gained popularity.
29	GoodbyeOf course		The emotional imagery of snow and rain in Kazumasa Oda’s heartbreak song
30	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic song “Time goes by” portrays the emotions of a broken heart.
31	Unforgettable DaysMISIA		A poignant song that sings of the pain of parting and cherished memories
32	Goodbyes still dwell in my heart even now.ZARD		Theme song of Reiko Shiratori: a classic that views heartbreak positively
33	Ice RainShizuka Kudo		A winter heartbreak, with snow painting the pain in my heart
34	DEAR…againKohmi Hirose		Speaking of Kōmi Hirose, she’s known for numerous love songs…
35	foreignerSaki Kubota		Released in 1979. Their debut single, and featured in a commercial…
36	For youMariko Takahashi		They had been praised for their vocal ability since their group days...
37	short-sleevedMiki Imai		Miki Imai, who has many hit songs, has a track called “Short Sleeves,” and it’s allo…
38	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Hiromi Iwasaki		Hiromi Iwasaki is highly regarded for her outstanding vocal ability...
39	Cheer up!Mariya Takeuchi		“Genki o dashite” was written for Hiroko Yakushimaru…
40	Make me cryNaoko Ken		Singing the pain of heartbreak atop a beautiful melody…
41	cold rainHi-Fi set		A poignant song that sharply portrays the pain of heartbreak
42	Serenade, if anythingYosui Inoue		Love Songs on Midnight Radio and Yosui’s Musical World
43	Light Blue RainJunko Yagami		A heartbreak song with an unforgettable voice and a profound story
44	freezing rainMika Hino		Memories of a striking classic that sings of the sorrow of heartbreak
45	The Day the Seagull FlewMachiko Watanabe		Machiko's 'Wandering Road' became a hit, and the seagull song was also memorable.
46	Love is overOuyang Fei		A poignant scene of an older woman saying goodbye to her younger lover...
47	366 daysHY		The iconic breakup song “366 Days” resonates with the heart.
48	Perfume of loveglobe		A classic 90s globe song expressing the sorrow of a broken heart
49	Last LoveMiliyah Kato		Miliyah Kato’s heartbreak song, a poignant expression of love
50	A little; a bitMaki Ohguro		Maki Ohguro’s heartbreak song “Chotto”
51	The Refrain Is ScreamingYumi Matsutoya		A classic hit by Yuming that sings of the pain of heartbreak
52	Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s heartbreak song “Listening to Olivia” resonates with the heart.
53	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		Le Couple's “Hidamari no Uta” is ...
54	That’s sad, isn’t it?Misato Watanabe		Ms. Misato Watanabe, known as the Queen of Summer Songs, and...
55	I can’t say it.Hiromi Go		Speaking of Hiromi Go’s bittersweet love songs, …
56	Mary AnnTHE ALFEE		The hit from the rock band The Alfee’s heyday…
57	High School LullabyImo Kin Trio		A super idol born from Kin-chan’s TV show...
58	The one I still love even after we’ve broken upLos Indios & Sylvia		When it comes to breakup songs as male-female duets, ...
59	It’s a sad color, isn’t it?Masaki Ueda		The bluesy feel is really cool and adds even more sadness...
60	She and TIP ON DUOMiki Imai		Now, as the most charming adult vocalist...
61	Sorrow like snowShogo Hamada		It was also the theme song for a youth drama starring Toshiaki Karasawa…
62	Heartbreak RestaurantKentaro Shimizu		It’s got a rock vibe and an acoustic vibe…
63	BlueMachiko Watanabe		My third single. The previous two were also breakup son—
64	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		It carries a deep sense of tragedy, and just by singing it, tears start to fall...
65	Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada		Confidence from covering a Southern All Stars song…
66	Farewell SongMiyuki Nakajima		They’ve continued to be active since the 1970s without change…
67	Screen of MemoriesJunko Yagami		"Memories on the Screen" was released in 1979 by Ya...
68	There’s no show as wonderful as love.Yoshimi Iwasaki		Yoshimi Iwasaki, known for hit songs such as “Touch,” is fam...
69	The Wind RisesSeiko Matsuda		Because The Wind Rises is so refreshing, at first glance it seems...
70	Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana		"Goodbye, my beloved"—when I’m listening to it...
71	Rainy StationYumi Arai		Released back when Yuming still had the surname 'Arai'...
72	Baby Don’t CryNamie Amuro		The iconic Japanese songstress Namie Amuro’s classic hit…
73	youAkiko Kosaka		Anyway, when it comes to truly heartrending love songs, “You…”
74	romantic feelingsNanae Aikawa		Nanase Aikawa’s songs are all cool, and they’re great for karaoke...
75	Message of RougeYumi Arai		Yumi Arai’s “Rouge no Dengon” is a nostalgi…
76	WantedPink Lady		At the time, the choreography for the songs we released became a huge topic of conversation, and...
77	Rock ‘n’ Roll in a Dumped MoodTOM☆CAT		The debut single released in 1984...
78	I’ll wait.Amin		This song makes me feel an intense sense of tragedy and lingering attachment...
79	atonementTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng, the legendary songstress of the Showa era. In her youth...
80	Longing for RainAki Yashiro		Rain is very easily associated with the image of heartbreak...
81	Ruby RingAkira Terao		Speaking of adult city pop, it has to be Akira Terao...
82	Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki		So much so that you could call them the original, quintessential “wild singer”…
83	In the Middle of a DreamTakao Kisugi		That irresistibly adult and ennui-laden vibe of Kisugi Ta...
84	Eyes Are Like DiamondsSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda, known by the nickname “Candy Voice,”...
85	Love Is OverOuyang Feifei		For those from the '50s generation, this song is an eternal heartbreak anthe…
86	Sentimental and DearToshihiko Tahara		In Tahara’s debut song, Leif Garrett…
87	bachelor girlJunichi Inagaki		Junichi Inagaki’s songs are tender, heartfelt love ballads…
88	Dumped, banzai!Masahiko Kondo		It’s exactly what the title says—a heartbreak song by Match…
89	I can’t help wanting to see you.Hiromi Go		Even now, the fans from back then still show up at the dinner shows...
90	Sky RestaurantHi-Fi set		“Sky Restaurant” is a song by Yuming that…
91	I’m glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi		“Anata ni aete yokatta” is Kyoko Koizumi…
92	Love is overOuyang Feifei		Fei-Fei Ouyang (Ōyan Fīfī) is a Tai...
93	Good-bye, My LoveAnn Lewis		Ann Lewis transforms from innocent idol to rock artist
94	silver ringTulip		Himeno, the vocalist of Tulip, and their famous songs
95	My loverMayumi Itsuwa		Legends of singers captivated by the charm of timeless masterpieces
96	Drinks for twoMichiyo Azusa		The gap between Azusa’s pure image and her true self
97	Your BalladMasayuki Sera & Twist		The first rock-style Grand Prix song became a big hit.
98	Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta		A love song about leaving one’s hometown, drawn by the allure of the city
99	makeupJunko Sakurada		Junko Sakurada sings a classic song written by Miyuki Nakajima
100	Do whatever the hell you want.Kenji Sawada		Julie’s overwhelming performance that captivated the audience
101	LetterSaori Yuki		A superstar who has kept singing for over half a century
102	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		It’s a real heartbreak song. But no matter how many times I listen to it...