Japanese breakup songs sung by female artists

Always, the two of usLeo Ieiri

Leo Ieiri – “Always, the Two of Us” (Theme song for the Sunday drama ‘Even If I Loved You, I Have Secrets.’)

Leo Ieiri’s 2017 release “Zutto, Futari de.” The lyrics about only being able to see the beloved person right in front of you are wonderful, aren’t they? You can sense a personality brimming with maternal warmth, one that accepts even the painful past of the person they love.

Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana

Goodbye, my beloved.

A song written by Izumi Kojima in memory of her beloved grandfather.

It was also the theme song for the 2000 TV drama “Oyaji.” When someone you love or someone close to you passes away, you really can’t find the words, can you? It’s precisely because the lyrics are so simple and awkward that they resonate so deeply.

Song of SpringSakura Fujiwara

Sakura Fujiwara – “Spring Song” (short ver.)

Spring Song by Sakura Fujiwara, a singer-songwriter born in ’95.

You can really feel her talent in the lyrics, which skillfully use metaphors—as if to say that stating things outright is nonsense.

Precisely because the song can be interpreted in many ways, it’s one I’d like people nursing a broken heart to hear.

Let's count your kisses ~You were mine~Yuki Koyanagi

Let's Count Your Kisses – Yuki Koyanagi (Full)

This is a classic hit by Yuki Koyanagi that’s loved not only in Japan but across Asian countries as a heartbreak song.

Although it was released in 1999, many people in younger generations probably know it as well.

The lyrics, which express emotions straightforwardly, resonate with listeners.

loveHanako Oku

A heartrending, tear-jerking song: 'Koi (Love) / Hanako Oku'

The song “Koi” is a classic about unrequited love—love that wasn’t chosen by the person you care for.

The voice and piano of singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, who started her career performing on the street, are truly powerful! It’s a song I really want people struggling with love to hear.

I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Kyoko Koizumi’s “I’m So Glad I Met You” brings back that ’90s vibe.

She’s been busy lately, even announcing a break from acting.

Choosing to live for love—she’s honestly so cool.

Heartbreak is a timeless theme, and this is exactly the breakup song I want to hear right now!