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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Breakup songs in Japanese by female artists (21–30)
I long to see you now.MISIA
Do you have someone you desperately want to see but can no longer meet—a past love? Regrets in romance are truly painful, aren’t they? I think everyone has felt at least once that they wish they could go back to that day.
“Aitakute Ima” is sung from a woman’s perspective about those very feelings, so when you listen to it in hard times, it’s incredibly relatable!
HeyDREAMS COME TRUE
Nee, written and composed by Miwa Yoshida, is characterized by lyrics that portray the pain and heartache of love from her perspective.
Its gentle words, which understand the hardship you’re feeling now, are sure to be very encouraging.
It’s a song I want people who are currently hurt by love to listen to.
Japanese Pop Breakup Songs Sung by Female Artists (31–40)
Girls don't cry.Rina Katahira
These lyrics are about a love that ended in heartbreak, and they’re pretty tough.
But Rina Katahira’s cute, poppy vocals and the fluffy music video are sure to brighten those feelings.
I’d be happy if listening to this song gives you the energy to start a new romance!
planetariumAi Otsuka
Planetarium, a song by Ai Otsuka, expresses the heartfelt longing of wanting to see someone you love but being unable to.
Although the lyrics are a bit melancholic, Ai Otsuka’s clear voice and refreshing melody make it a highly recommended track for anyone feeling down about love right now!
love hangover7co
A poignant pop number that portrays the bittersweet resolve to forget a lover whose heart has drifted away.
Released in March 2025 after going viral on TikTok, the song features 7co’s delicate vocals, expressing an undying love even amid the monotony of everyday life, tightening listeners’ chests with emotion.
It’s a track that stands beside anyone trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto
Singer Yo Hitoto, who hails from Okinawa.
When you think of her, it has to be Hanamizuki, released in 2004.
It’s said she wrote the lyrics inspired by the September 11 attacks in the United States.
The words about wishing to stay with a loved one for a long, long time are deeply moving.
Say goodbye to the love I clung to.festival
A song by singer-songwriter Matsuri that delicately portrays a woman’s feelings as she tries to move forward after heartbreak.
Released in June 2022, it gently expresses—in down-to-earth words—the emotional state of someone bound by a past romance yet determined to take a new step.
With a sweet, bittersweet vocal and a melody that evokes deep empathy, it stands out as a memorable breakup song.
The music video, featuring actress Yū Miyazaki, known for her role in films such as “Ninkyō Gakuen,” also drew attention.
It’s a song that quietly stays close to those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak or move forward while remembering someone dear.