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

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.

Playlist

Recommended heartbreak songs for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits
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1eastA little; a bitMaki OhguroMaki Ohguro’s heartbreak song “Chotto”
2eastPerfume of loveglobeA classic 90s globe song expressing the sorrow of a broken heart
3eastNo matter how…Kana NishinoKana Nishino’s love songs depict emotions
4eastMPRINCESS PRINCESSStories of timeless songs that resonate with the heart in the pain of a broken heart
5eastListening to OliviaAnriAnri’s heartbreak song “Listening to Olivia” resonates with the heart.
6eastBELIEVEMISIAMISIA’s classic song “BELIEVE” is characterized by its high notes.
7eastFirst LoveHikaru UtadaHikaru Utada: debuted at 16, a beloved singing voice
8eastI’m glad I met you.Kyoko KoizumiKyoko Koizumi’s classic hit, a nostalgic love song
9eastThe Refrain Is ScreamingYumi MatsutoyaA classic hit by Yuming that sings of the pain of heartbreak
10eastGoodbye, my beloved.Hana*HanaA masterpiece imbued with feelings for my grandfather
11eastOne more time,One more chanceMasayoshi YamazakiA monument of heartbreak songs, Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic.
12eastLast LoveMiliyah KatoMiliyah Kato’s heartbreak song, a poignant expression of love
13eastdearestKOH+KOH+'s 'Saiai' is a moving breakup song.
14eastrainChisato MoritakaChisato Moritaka’s classic song “Ame” expresses the sorrow of a broken heart.
15eastTime goes byEvery Little ThingELT’s classic song “Time goes by” portrays the emotions of a broken heart.
16eastAloneMayo OkamotoThe classic song “Alone,” which portrays a heartrending unrequited love, resonates deeply.
17eastShipwreckAkina NakamoriAkina Nakamori’s “Nampasen” is an impressive signature song.
18eastromantic feelingsNanae AikawaNanase Aikawa’s “Koigokoro,” produced by Tetsurō Oda.
19eastIce RainShizuka KudoA winter heartbreak, with snow painting the pain in my heart
20eastUnforgettable DaysMISIAA poignant song that sings of the pain of parting and cherished memories
21east366 daysHYThe iconic breakup song “366 Days” resonates with the heart.
22eastLonging, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya KomuroRyoko Shinohara’s classic hit: a coming-of-age song composed by Tetsuya Komuro.
23eastHeyDREAMS COME TRUEAn iconic song that gives you the courage to move on from heartbreak.
24eastI love you more than anyone.Toko FuruuchiToko Furuuchi’s heartbreak song chosen as a drama insert track
25eastwailing in griefShizuka KudoShizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
26eastGoodbyes still dwell in my heart even now.ZARDTheme song of Reiko Shiratori: a classic that views heartbreak positively
27eastLet’s count your kissesYuki KoyanagiYuki Koyanagi’s anime theme song is popular for her powerful, high-level vocals.
28eastDreaming I was dreamingNamie AmuroNamie Amuro’s signature 1997 song, her last before maternity leave
29eastCheer up!Hitomi ShimataniHitomi Shimatani performs at the Kōhaku music show with a cover song.
30eastTime after time ~In the town where flowers dance~Mai KurakiDetective Conan theme song, heartbreak song
31eastEverlastingBoAA bittersweet love song that chose parting for the sake of a dream
32eastAndromedaaikoaiko's hit song, the café au lait commercial jingle
33eastORIONMika NakashimaInsert song from 'Ryusei no Kizuna', Mika's heart-resonating masterpiece
34eastNo way to sayAyumi HamasakiAyumi Hamasaki’s hit song wins a grand award as a commercial jingle.
35easthandsKumi KodaA song that sings of the sorrow of heartbreak and the coldness of hands.