Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks.

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Spitz / Cherry

With its melodious sound and lyrical lyrics, this masterpiece gently stays close to the heart.

While looking back on the days of a bygone youth, the protagonist’s resolve to keep moving forward carries a warmth that invites everyone’s empathy.

Released in April 1996 and reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts, the song was also included on the album “Indigo Chiheisen,” and has been featured in NTT East’s TV commercials since 2019.

This piece is perfect for moments when you want to take a new step forward while cherishing memories with someone special, or when you feel like linking arms with friends and singing together—any time you need a boost of positivity.

Embracing SummerTUBE

TUBE “Embrace the Summer” MUSIC VIDEO

Released in 1994 as TUBE’s 18th single, this song was used in a commercial for the Toyota Corolla Ceres.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a million seller.

It remains a highly popular, refreshing summer tune.

HELLOFukuyama Masaharu

HELLO / Masaharu Fukuyama

Released in 1995 as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 10th single, it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Wednesday drama “The Best Unrequited Love.” It sold a total of 1.87 million copies, achieving million-seller status.

Among Fukuyama’s singles, it is his second best-selling track, and it’s a positive song themed around unrequited love.

Together foreverKobukuro

Kobukuro - Together for Eternity

It was released in 2004 as Kobukuro’s 10th single.

Used for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from October to November 2004, the song was written by Kobuchi for a friend’s wedding.

It also drew attention when Tomonori Jinnai performed it with a piano-and-vocal rendition at his wedding reception with Norika Fujiwara, and it has become a beloved classic that’s highly popular as a wedding song.

LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – LOVE RAIN ~Koi no Ame~ [Official Video Short ver.]

This is a single released by Toshinobu Kubota in 2010, written specifically for the Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Moon Lovers.” It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Both the sound and the lyrics overflow with a heart-fluttering charm that makes you want to fall in love.

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To You by MONGOL800

Among people in their 40s, those in the early half may be more familiar with Japanese rock.

In particular, I think many were fans of MONGOL800.

With that in mind, I recommend their song “Anata ni.” The vocal range for this track is quite narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.

While mid1 D is slightly low and doesn’t leave much room to lower the key, men with naturally low voices will likely find the original key comfortably singable, so it shouldn’t be a major issue.

The pitch stays fairly consistent, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSha ran Q

Sharam Q “My Babe Until You Fall Asleep”

Sharan Q is a band that gained popularity for its original musicality, combining the essence of kayōkyoku with rock.

They’re well-regarded for their ballads, and among them, “My Babe Kimi ga Nemuru made” is especially recommended as an easy song to sing.

The vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1 C# to mid2 G#.

They frequently use a technique called ‘hiccup’ at the start of each phrase, so mastering this will quickly elevate the overall quality.

Give it a try for reference.

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