[Minna no Uta] Tear-jerking masterpiece. A moving song you want to hear again.

NHK’s Minna no Uta, which began broadcasting in 1961, features countless timeless songs.

I’m sure many of you have a tune you’ll never forget.

In this article, we’ve picked out some of the most moving songs from among those classics.

We’ve gathered many tracks—songs that warm the heart, songs you’ll relate to through your own experiences, farewell songs, and more.

These beloved classics span the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras, transcending generations.

We hope you’ll find one that resonates with you.

Listening again as an adult, you may discover worlds you never noticed as a child.

Immerse yourself in these masterpieces and let the tears flow.

Playlist

[Minna no Uta] Tear-jerking masterpiece. A moving song you want to hear again.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	day by dayYoshida Yamada		An inspiring, emotional anthem of life themed around grandparents
2	A Gift Without a StampZaitsu Kazuo		Kazuo Zaitsu’s gentle love song
3	It’s okayberii guddoman		The Appeal of Cheer Songs for Athletes and the Meaning of “Oubaibai” (Sakuraba-Tori)
4	Thank you, goodbye.Nakai Kiichi, Yoshida Naoko		Introduction of classic graduation songs and expressions of gratitude
5	A small nutŌba Teruko		An autumn classic that depicts memories with my late father
6	presentSEKAI NO OWARI		A warm message song that resonates with the experiences of junior high school students
7	Because we are living beingsRyokushokushakai		A life-affirming ballad
8	The Bento Box Song ~A Letter to You~Hanzaki Yoshiko		A song about a bento filled with a mother's love
9	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		Yuzu’s graduation song Tomo: The Time of Departure
10	Mom’s MarriageSakata Osamu		A parent-child song that portrays gratitude and love for one’s mother
11	teddy bearYoshioka Yusuke (Tokyo Hoso Jido Gekidan)		A story in which a stuffed animal watches over a child’s growth
12	Wish ~Hope~Fujita Maiko		A tear-jerking masterpiece that keeps moving forward without losing hope
13	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari's cheer song
14	Grandfather’s ClockHirai Ken		An American song became established in Japan as a children’s song.
15	Big Grandmakondō toshiki		A ukulele song about love for Grandma
16	planetSexy Zone		Sexy Zone's universal love song
17	KuroYusa Mimori		A moving song about saying goodbye to Kuro, a stray cat
18	Become a flowerNatsukawa Rimi		Rimi Natsukawa’s nostalgic ballad
19	Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki’s graduation cheer song
20	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster, a heartwarming song of courage
21	sob sobKamiyama Yagi		A warm world where children grow into adults
22	Magical Cooking ~From You to You~BUMP OF CHICKEN		A song about Motoo Fujiwara’s childhood memories
23	I won’t forget.D-51		A heartwarming song with a reggae vibe that portrays everyday happiness and the love between parent and child.
24	The Boy and the Magical RobotGUMI（40㍍）		A robot girl helps a boy who cannot sing
25	The Tale of Footwear and UmbrellasAKB48		The bonds of the elderly and the warmth of life
26	somewhere youanzenchitai		A warm song for Asahikawa City’s 100th anniversary, sung by Koji Tamaki.
27	Adorable foalSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Niki Takio		A classic that warmly portrays a scene of a foal and a child