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

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Masaharu Fukuyama “Niji” PV

Released in 2003 as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 18th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “WATER BOYS,” the track was written, composed, and arranged by Masaharu Fukuyama himself, and centers on the theme of surpassing one’s limits without setting them in advance.

the red threadKobukuro

Kobukuro “Red Thread”

It sings about the “red string” said to connect soulmates by their little fingers.

Even when they pass each other by, you can feel the bond that assures they’ll be fine because they’re tied together.

Kobukuro’s harmonies suit the ballad perfectly, and you can’t help but get drawn in as you listen.

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Gospellers – Hitori / THE FIRST TAKE

This is a famous song by The Gospellers that became a hit during the a cappella boom.

Their songs, created using only their voices without instruments, are so moving that you can’t help but listen intently.

Even today, the songs that continue to be sung will go on captivating people.

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

This is my favorite song by Kazuyoshi Saito.

I imagine many men can relate to its straightforward lyrics while thinking of someone dear to them.

The relaxed, questioning way Saito sings pairs beautifully with the tone of the guitar.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Beloved (Full ver.)

This song makes you feel that love takes different forms for everyone.

I often relate to the bittersweet lyrics about something just out of reach, and Masaharu Fukuyama’s sexy voice really resonates.

The version he sings together with Kou Shibasaki is wonderful in a different way as well.

These are not my words; these are our words.UVERworld

UVERworld 'Not My Words, These Are Our Words'

It’s a single released by UVERworld in 2015 that reached third place on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was used as the first opening theme for the TV anime adaptation of Yoshiki Tanaka’s novel The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

EXCITEMiura Daichi

Daichi Miura / EXCITE -Music Video- from “BEST” (On Sale 2018/3/7) (short ver.)

“EXCITE” is a single released by Daichi Miura in 2017 and serves as the theme song for Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, the 18th installment of the Heisei Kamen Rider series.

Among Kamen Rider songs, this was the first to reach No.

1 on the Oricon charts.