[Nostalgic Songs] A collection of tear-jerking Japanese tracks recommended for men in their 70s
What kind of music is a “tearjerker” for you?
Maybe it’s a song that brings to mind the scenery of your hometown, or a tune that your family or a past lover used to love—there are probably many pieces that come to mind.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of tear-jerking Japanese songs with the theme “Recommended for men in their 70s.”
We’ve focused mainly on hit songs from the 1960s and 1970s.
We’re introducing nothing but timeless masterpieces that touch the heart.
Please take your time and listen while reminiscing about those days.
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[Nostalgic Songs] A collection of tear-jerking Japanese tracks recommended for men in their 70s (41–50)
GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu
With a gentle singing voice that warmly watches over new chapters in life, this spring melody has echoed across Hokkaido.
Chiharu Matsuyama’s beautiful ballad invites us to look back on our youthful days while filling us with hope for the future.
The soulful guitar tones and clear, soaring vocals are sure to bring back many memories.
Released in 1979, the song was created as the theme for STV’s program “Graduation at Kushiro High School.” It was also included on the album Seishun (Youth) and continues to be cherished as a classic folk song.
Why not spend a heartwarming time reminiscing together with older adults, letting nostalgic stories blossom?
Tangled HairMisora Hibari
Hibari Misora, who reigned as the queen of the Showa-era pop scene.
Released as her first comeback single after a long hospitalization, this work is a masterpiece distinguished by its lustrous, beautiful falsetto.
The lyrics delicately depict the emotions of love and parting, expressing the transience of life and the depth of feeling, leaving a powerful impression on listeners.
Known as a technically demanding song that showcases Misora’s exceptional vocal ability, it is nevertheless beloved by a wide range of music fans.
Released in 1987, it has since been covered by many artists, and in 2015 Yoshimi Tendo performed it on NHK’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Why not take your time to savor it, along with a sense of fond nostalgia?
From the northern innMiyako Harumi
Known as one of Harumi Miyako’s signature songs, this work is her 67th single, released in 1975.
Boasting sales of over 1.4 million copies, it garnered numerous honors, including the Japan Record Award in 1976.
The lyrics convey the cold and loneliness of the northern country, and Miyako’s powerful yet heartrending voice resonates deeply.
You can almost picture a woman knitting a sweater while thinking of her lover, a scene that warms the listener’s heart.
Its approachable charm makes you want to hum along when it comes on the radio.
Why not take your time and savor it, along with your fond memories?
In conclusion
We’ve introduced many nostalgic classics.
Did you find any pieces that tugged at your heartstrings? Whenever you feel like indulging in homesickness or picturing someone dear to you, we hope you’ll return to this article.