A classic Japanese song that sings of a man's tears
Even men living in a society that demands excessive “masculinity” sometimes feel like crying out loud, don’t they? Patience may be a virtue, but doing it too much isn’t good.
We cry not only from sadness but also from joy, and shedding tears is a natural human trait we’re born with.
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Masterpieces of Japanese songs that sing of men’s tears (81–90)
MelodyTamaki Kōji
It’s a heartfelt love ballad by Koji Tamaki, whose mature, embracing vocals and lyrics—simple yet powerful in their worldview—stir a radiant, uplifting feeling.
Widely cherished as a moving piece, it has become a renowned classic.
Don’t go.Tamaki Kōji
This song straightforwardly expresses the regret and pain of having to part.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Sayonara Li Xianglan.” The piano- and strings-centered sound is striking, and you can feel the growing intensity of the suffering as the arrangement gradually builds.
The details of what happened between the two aren’t described, focusing solely on the feeling of not wanting to be separated.
The tense soundscape, the raw, unfiltered anguish conveyed directly, and the slightly raspy vocals that accentuate the sorrow make this a track that truly moves the heart.
Stay by my sideAbe Mao
I can really relate to and feel close to the image of someone still struggling, unable to let go of a finished love.
She can come across as heavy and dark, but because the lyrics capture everyday life, I think many people can see themselves in them, so it’s a song that makes me tear up when it comes on at karaoke.
A gentle lieAcid Black Cherry
It evokes the beginning and end of a relationship, and I think many men will relate because her specific traits and lines feel so real.
It may be too late to realize it after losing her, but this is a song I recommend for those times when you want to cry just for today so you can face forward.
DecemberMoriyama Naotaro
A poignant winter ballad by Naotaro Moriyama that lets December’s cold air seep into your heart.
On a late night as the snow begins to fall and the windowpane turns milky white with fog, you can picture the protagonist recalling a former lover.
The song conveys the aching feeling of holding on to an unwavering love for someone who has likely forgotten their promise.
Originally released digitally in 2005, it was later included on the 2016 best-of album “Daikessakusén,” marking its first appearance on CD.
Moriyama’s gentle vocals tenderly envelop the listener’s heart.
It’s a recommended track for those wishing to soothe the pain of heartbreak or to immerse themselves in memories of someone special.
Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki
AAA is a dance and vocal group that enjoys strong popularity, especially among young people.
Among their songs, ‘Koion to Amazora’ is probably familiar even to older listeners, as it has been used in Ito-Yokado commercials and on NHK’s Red and White Song Contest.
It’s a poignant ballad I’d recommend to people of all ages.
Masterpieces of Japanese songs that sing about men’s tears (91–100)
Unrequited lovemiwa
A heartfelt ballad by miwa.
This song is so moving that even she is brought to tears while singing it; both the lyrics and melody resonate with listeners’ feelings and are sure to loosen their tear ducts.
It’s a tearjerker that captures the hearts of girls in unrequited love and won’t let go.