A wonderful heartbreak song

Recommended heartbreak songs for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits

Yoga teacherYuko S.
Nice to meet you. I’m Yuko S. I teach yoga, meditation, and Laughter Yoga Music. I offer Laughter Yoga Music because ensuring children’s psychological safety fosters the development of their brains and minds and helps them cultivate their talents. I have produced many Laughter Yoga Music recreation sessions that simply let people enjoy laughter, music, and dance—connecting India and Japan via Zoom for both children and adults. My track record includes regularly held Nerima Laughter Yoga classes, regularly held Kichijoji Laughter Yoga Music classes, and occasional Laughter Yoga Music events. I’m currently involved in various kinds of work, and as I began facing myself more deeply, I continued studying NLP—sometimes called an instruction manual for the brain and mind—as well as the deeper unconscious realms of the psyche; I now also work as a psychological therapist. I love music, too. Back in my student days, I was such a big fan of the band LÄ-PPISCH that I even joined their fan club. I was a total live-music girl, spending most of my part-time earnings on indie concert tickets, lol. I listen to music across genres, and since I’ve lived in India, I especially listen to a lot of Indian music.

By the time you’re in your 40s, most people have gone through at least one or two heartbreaks.

There were probably songs that stayed close to your feelings during those past breakups, weren’t there?

In this article, we’ll introduce breakup songs recommended for women in their 40s.

We’ve gathered Japanese breakup songs that will bring back memories from those days.

Every once in a while, try looking back on the past as you listen to the songs you used to play back then.

By revisiting those moments now, your heart from that time may soften, even just a little.

It’s not about good or bad—those experiences can all become cherished memories.

Recommended breakup songs for women in their 40s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (21–30)

Cheer up!Hitomi Shimatani

Hitomi Shimatani / “Cheer Up” [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

Cheer Up by Hitomi Shimatani

It was released in 2003 as Hitomi Shimatani’s 11th single.

Showcasing Shimatani’s style of giving classic songs a pop arrangement and covering them, the track has a colorful, pop feel.

With this song, Hitomi Shimatani made her second appearance at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

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Time after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Mai Kuraki

Time after time ~In the City Where Flowers Dance~ / Mai Kuraki [With Lyrics] 'Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital' Theme Song Covered by GBG

Time after time ~In the City Where Flowers Dance~ by Mai Kuraki

It was released in 2003 as Mai Kuraki’s 15th single.

The song was used as the theme for the animated film Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital, and was written while Kuraki envisioned the scenery of Kyoto during her time at Ritsumeikan University.

It’s a popular song among fans as a positive breakup anthem.

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Recommended breakup songs for women in their 40s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (31–40)

EverlastingBoA

BoA – Everlasting

EverlastingBoA

Released in 2006 as BoA’s 19th single.

It was the first single for which BoA co-wrote the lyrics with Natsumi Watanabe, and it reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This heartbreaking breakup song portrays the sorrow of two people who choose to part ways to pursue their dreams, as well as the complex emotions of trying to accept that decision.

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Andromedaaiko

aiko Andromeda

Andromeda aiko

Released in 2003 as aiko’s 13th major-label single, it was featured in Glico Dairy’s “Café au Lait” commercial and reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.

The song recalls the happy moments of being in love; unlike a somber breakup ballad, its memorable melody has a somewhat uplifting feel.

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ORIONMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima 'ORION' Music Video

ORION Mika Nakashima

It was released in 2008 as Mika Nakashima’s 27th single.

The song was used as an insert track for the drama “Ryusei no Kizuna,” in which Mika Nakashima also appeared for the first time in six years.

The music video features actress Erika Toda, who played Shizuna Ariake in “Ryusei no Kizuna,” and it’s a masterpiece whose clear, translucent vocals by Mika Nakashima resonate in the heart.

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No way to sayAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / No way to say (Short Ver.)

No way to say Hamasaki Ayumi

It was released in 2003 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single.

The song was used in a commercial for the Panasonic portable MD player “MJ57,” and it reached number one on the Oricon weekly singles chart.

With this track, she won the Grand Prize at the 45th Japan Record Awards.

The frustration and bittersweet feelings that arise precisely because she met him may be emotions unique to women.

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handsKumi Koda

Koda Kumi / “hands” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

hands Kumi Koda

Released in 2005 as Kumi Koda’s 14th single.

It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Uchimura Produce” and reached No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The coldness of hands and the absence of warmth express the loneliness and sadness of a broken heart.

It’s a song that conveys a woman’s wish for someone to grab her hand and stop her from leaving.

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In conclusion

I introduced many Japanese breakup songs that bring back memories from those days.

I’m sure each track felt nostalgic.

As you listened and remembered the past, was there any song that soothed your heart, even a little? Even though it’s in the past, some parts may still feel painful, but I hope that by listening to the songs featured in this article, you can occasionally pause your busy work and daily routine and be gentle with yourself.