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 pop that sing of men’s tears (31–40)
MissingKubota Toshinobu
Have you ever had the experience of realizing how precious someone was only after they were gone? In Toshinobu Kubota’s signature song, the pain of heartbreak and the weight of regret are conveyed in a way that truly resonates.
Included on the album “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” released in September 1986, the song has been covered by many artists and continues to captivate listeners to this day.
The collaboration with Ken Hirai on Fuji TV’s 2010 FNS Music Festival is still fresh in our memories.
It’s a song I hope not only those who have experienced a breakup, but also those who have someone special by their side right now, will listen to.
lingering loveKitatani Ruki
Ruki Kitadani, who also made waves with the 2023 Pocari Sweat commercial song “Ao ga Mau,” is a singer-songwriter born in 2003 from Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.
His song “Koinokori” is one I especially want heartbroken men to hear.
The lyrics are like a treasure box of memories, mentioning places like the convenience store they often went to together and the path where they took walks on dates.
Even amid the lingering attachment, you can still feel the love he has for her.
It’s a tearjerker for anyone who can’t switch their feelings off right away—an absolute must-listen.
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
Yutaka Ozaki’s signature songs are always wonderful.
Some are intense numbers, while others are gentle, tear-jerking ballads.
Among those emotionally rich pieces is a song he cherished as if warming it in his hands: “I LOVE YOU.” It has long since become a classic, but even now, listening to it brings me to tears.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
This is a signature song by Ken Hirai, used as the theme song for “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” You may not be able to do anything, but you just love them—so much it brings you to tears—and maybe a love like that is nice once in a while, isn’t it? No matter what happens, I hope you can take pride in the fact that you love them.
The White LoversKuwata Keisuke
This is a ballad by Keisuke Kuwata that’s perfect for the romantic, snowy Christmas season.
A man’s tears of joy can make women feel happy too, can’t they? You can bask in that sense of accomplishment—like, “I made him cry.” Why not try making him shed a tear once?
Masterpieces of Japanese Songs About Men Weeping (41–50)
Love is…Kawamura Ryuuichi
A gem of a love song by Ryuichi Kawamura that celebrates the diversity of love.
Its lyrics, imbued with the message that “love takes many forms, and each is precious,” resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in October 1997, the song was also used as the ending theme for the TBS TV program “Hitachi Sekai Fushigi Hakken!” and captured the hearts of many.
Kawamura’s clear, crystalline voice and delicate emotional expression weave a beautiful harmony that gently embraces those troubled by love.
When you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special, this is the perfect song to listen to.
Unrequited loveHamada Shogo
This is a song by a troubled guy who’s struggling with unrequited love for someone he wishes he could forget.
It’s also a song about a guy who feels sad all over again when he envies couples passing by.
Let’s cry.
If you feel like crying, it’s okay to cry until morning.