Japanese breakup songs sung by female artists
When you’re dealing with the pain of a broken heart, are you looking for songs that gently stay by your side? Heartbreak songs by female artists are filled with lyrics that speak for your feelings and emotions you can relate to.
Belt them out at karaoke and cry your heart out, or listen alone and quietly heal.
In this article, we’ll share heartbreak songs that can be your emotional support.
The voices that resonate with your wounded heart and the timeless tracks that give you the courage to look forward will surely wrap you in gentle comfort.
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Stop this nightJUJU
Only those who have actually experienced it can truly understand the pain of being separated from a lover.
I think many people end up shouldering those feelings alone.
For you, I recommend listening to JUJU’s “Kono Yoru o Tomete yo,” which is also famous as a TV drama theme song.
I think you’ll relate to its message.
I miss you so much and want to see you.Kana Nishino
A song by Kana Nishino that vividly portrays the poignant pain of heartbreak.
The unwavering feelings for a loved one are captured in the striking phrase “I tremble because I miss you.” Its lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever suffered the agony of a broken heart.
Released in June 2010 and featured in a commercial for a jewelry brand, the track garnered strong support, especially among young listeners.
It can be called a representative breakup song that fully embodies the appeal of Kana Nishino, often referred to as the “diva of the mobile phone generation.” This is a song that stays close to those in the midst of a painful breakup and sheds tears alongside them.
I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri
If it’s going to end anyway, I’d rather keep it as a beautiful memory—this is a heartbreak song where bravado and true feelings intermingle.
Released in March 1987 as Anri’s 20th single, the track was featured in a JT “SomeTime LIGHTS” commercial.
It’s also included on the classic album SUMMER FAREWELLS.
Anri’s vocals resonate with the bittersweetness of a fading summer, striking straight to the heart.
The lyrics, portraying a brave yet sorrowful protagonist trying to smile in the face of parting, really hit home.
On nights when you want to look just a little ahead and sort through your memories even amid painful heartbreak, give it a listen.
Ephemeral SummerAnna Takeuchi
Released in July 2022 by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi, this work is a piece of city pop whose effervescent, fizzy sound feels delightful—like sparkling soda.
At first listen it sounds like a bright summer tune, but it actually portrays the premonition of a love that seems as if it might vanish like bubbles.
While she puts on a brave face saying, “I’m fine without you,” underneath it all lies a heartfelt longing to stay by their side, a bittersweet feeling that resonates deeply.
On a late summer night, this song will surely keep you gentle company.
GoodbyeKana Nishino
Even though they didn’t grow to hate each other, they end up choosing to part ways due to drifting apart.
This is a poignant medium-tempo ballad by Kana Nishino that tightens the heart with the complexity of such an ending to love.
The way the protagonist tries to seal away the memories without truly accepting what happened feels strikingly real, likely because of the lyrics’ masterful grasp of the subtleties of romance.
Released in October 2013, the song is also known as the theme for the NHK serial drama “Glass no Ie” and is included on the album “with LOVE.” For those who have lost a love that couldn’t be saved by feelings alone and can’t yet move on, this song will gently whisper, “It’s okay—you don’t have to force yourself to forget.”
I BelieveAyaka
Ayaka’s memorable debut single, released in 2006.
Lots of people still sing it at karaoke, right? If you’re in your twenties or older, it must feel really nostalgic.
When you’re heartbroken and fed up with everything, remind yourself that the only person you can trust is yourself.
It's your faultAYANE
A heartfelt pop number that sings of the complex emotions of love.
It’s a track by AYANE, a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region, released digitally in May 2025.
As the third installment in her consecutive digital single project, this release is drawing attention.
Featuring a lively rhythm and catchy melodies, it boasts a refined sound that sets it apart from her previous work.
The lyrics, written by AYANE herself, portray the conflicts and bittersweet feelings of love, inviting listeners’ empathy.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re struggling with romance or feeling a haze of emotions.