Great songs recommended for men. Masterpieces and popular Japanese songs that resonate with the heart.

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

An emotional song by Naotaro Moriyama, an artist loved regardless of gender for his high-level vocal skills and memorable vibrato that naturally draws listeners into the world of his music.

It’s a ballad that weaves together memories shared with friends from one’s youth.

LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki

NORIYUKI MAKIHARA LOVE LETTER

An artist who continues to lead the Japanese music scene with a beautiful voice that resonates deep in many hearts and powerful vocal prowess—Noriyuki Makihara’s moving ballad.

It’s a ballad that portrays the bittersweet romances of youth, a classic song that has garnered widespread empathy.

Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

A song whose gentle sanshin tones carry a voice that resonates deeply with the heart.

It drew widespread attention through au’s “Santaro” commercial series and captured the hearts of many.

The melody evocative of Okinawan scenery is especially striking.

Released in December 2015, it won the Excellence Work Award at the 58th Japan Record Awards and became a massive hit, topping various music charts.

It’s a heartwarming ballad that makes you want to listen while gazing at the sea.

Why not sing it at karaoke, filled with feelings for someone special?

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Released in 2016 as Gen Hoshino’s ninth single.

The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which Hoshino himself appeared.

The “Koi Dance,” performed by Hoshino and ELEVENPLAY in the music video, became a social phenomenon, and the song’s high recognition makes it a standout that draws attention for being both singable and danceable.

NonfictionHirai Ken

Ken Hirai “Nonfiction” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

It seems this is a song Ken Hirai wrote after a friend’s suicide.

Amid the sadness, there’s something deeply stirring, and I think it would be amazing if you could sing it with your whole soul.

It might be crucial whether you can reach the hearts of those who are listening with sincerity.

If you can sing it that fully, it would be the best.

Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

The image of Urashima Taro comes to mind.

It would be cool if you could convey the feeling of passionately singing toward the sea.

It would be ideal if you could sing it through with a beautiful, confident style.

Singing it as if you were performing a cappella would be lovely.

It’s a song that lets you savor the atmosphere of the ocean.

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

Released in 2001 as Keisuke Kuwata’s seventh single.

The song was used as the theme for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign, in which Kuwata himself appeared, and it became the best-selling of his solo singles.

It’s a gentle, wintertime staple—one you’ll want to sing with style.