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The fiery soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi continues to breathe a fiery soul into the Japanese music scene.

Since his 1977 debut, he has freely expressed profound messages through his powerful voice and moving lyrics.

The hope embedded in “Kampai” and “Himawari,” the heartrending feelings in “Gekiai,” and the deep love for “Family”—each song carries messages that continue to resonate with our lives.

Here, we present the gems of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s music, forged as he has carved out new horizons with a vocal style often described as a cry from the soul.

The burning soul and the roots of folk felt in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s masterpieces (71–80)

The way homeNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

This is a song from the time when he was singing full-on folk music, and it was the B-side of “Junrenka.” It doesn’t have a rippling, muscle-bound sense of power.

Instead, it warmly portrays familiar little moments—like, “If you’re a couple, things like this happen all the time, right?”—and its simplicity makes it very appealing.

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Tokyo Youth Dawn StoryNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi – Tokyo Youth Sunrise Story (from “ACOUSTIC LIVE Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Tour 2013”)
Tokyo Youth Dawn StoryNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

A song I used to listen to a lot while driving.

Before I knew it, every time the chorus came on, I found myself singing along, and even as someone from Tokyo I sang like I totally got it (lol).

This song is an upbeat, positive track that really sticks in your head.

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youthNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

I heard this song live for the first time and instantly fell in love with it! I’m pretty sure Tsuyoshi also provided this song to TOKIO.

When the original artist Tsuyoshi sings it himself, the coolness is on a whole different level (lol).

This song is also perfect for driving—so cool!

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Land of FujiNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Fuji no Kuni,” a song about Mount Fuji, was released in 2015 as his 50th single.

He has said the inspiration came when, after visiting the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, he felt he next had to go to Mount Fuji.

Listening to the lyrics, which overlap the sunlight rising over the summit of Mount Fuji—Japan’s highest peak—with the Yamato spirit raised under the Hinomaru flag, makes me proud to have been born Japanese.

It is a work I hope will be passed down to future generations.

Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu
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Woman, sorry.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi

I think Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ranks among the top ten most masculine men in Japan.

I used to think, “Even Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi apologizes to women, huh,” but actually that makes him even more manly.

The way he casually, almost playfully apologizes fits perfectly with the cool image Japanese men aspire to.

Among Nagabuchi’s songs, I think this is an easy-to-listen-to, upbeat number.

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In conclusion

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic songs blend the message-driven spirit of folk music with a fiery soul. These tunes that resonate in our hearts continue to be loved by many as companions in life. His music will go on kindling lights of courage and hope in the hearts of those who listen.