Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 90s: a collection of moving masterpieces

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of tear-jerking songs from the Showa era that are especially recommended for men in their 90s.

We’ve focused mainly on works that depict the parting of men and women, so we’re confident you’ll find songs that resonate with your own past experiences and memories.

If you’re reading this, please consider recommending the songs we’re about to introduce to any 90-year-olds around you.

We’d be delighted if this could be an opportunity to discover music that overlaps with past experiences and memories and truly moves the heart.

Playlist

Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 90s: a collection of moving masterpieces
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Goodbye, mountain plateau stationObata Minoru		A classic song from the Showa era, the poignancy of parting and reunion
2	I’m gonna cry (boo-hoo).Moriya Hiroshi		Moriya Hiroshi’s signature song, the heartrending feelings of someone longing for their lover
3	Don’t cry.Wada Hiroshi to Mahina Sutāzu		A timeless song themed around parting and reunion
4	The Last Train of the Red LampKasuga Hachirō		A classic song from the Showa era, the poignancy of parting and reunion
5	Yearning for the ShadowFujiyama Ichirō		A Showa-era classic, lamenting a lost love
6	Melancholy TrainMitsubishi Michiya		A masterpiece that expresses farewell and a new departure with a wistful melody
7	Cry not, little dove.Haruo Oka		A postwar classic that portrays parting and hope
8	Parting Cedar (Farewell Cedar)Kasuga Hachirō		Symbolizing the poignancy of parting with a cedar tree
9	Elegy of the Hot Spring TownŌmi Toshirō		A gem of a Showa-era love song set in a hot-spring town
10	Namida-bushiKitajima Saburō		Saburō Kitajima’s signature song depicts the life and love of a fisherman.
11	wandererKobayashi Akira		A signature work by Akira Kobayashi with the theme of a wanderer’s loneliness
12	I liked it.Tsuruta Koji		A signature work by Koji Tsuruta that sings of heartbreak
13	Yearning for youFuranku Nagai		A song that feels the loneliness of memories with a departed lover
14	dancerMiura Koichi		A classic song from the Showa era, an emotionally rich kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song).
15	Black petalsMizuhara Hiroshi		Hiroshi Mizuhara’s signature song, expressing the pain of heartbreak
16	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
17	A Man’s LifeKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s classic that sings of life
18	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
19	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Akikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
20	At the Rainy Taverndikku mine		A Showa-era classic that sings of the melancholy of heartbreak.
21	Traveler,Kayama Yūzō		An encouraging song for travelers who long for their hometown, a classic overflowing with kindness.
22	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
23	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
24	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
25	SaraiKayama Yūzō		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
26	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
27	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
28	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
29	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
30	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life