[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.

Playlist

[Nostalgic Songs] A collection of tear-jerking Japanese tracks recommended for men in their 70s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Not even worth confessingKitahara Mirei		A masterpiece that portrays the complexities of Mirei Kitahara’s life
2	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course, the classic song that poignantly sings of a winter farewell
3	applausechiaki naomi		A classic song representing the Showa era by Naomi Chiaki
4	Forbidden LoveMoriyama Ryoko		Ryoko Moriyama’s signature song “Forbidden Love” embodies the universal theme of love.
5	sublime songFunaki Kazuo		Kazuo Funaki’s masterpiece “absolute singing”/“heart-rending ballad” sings of lost love
6	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		Hachirō Izawa’s “Ah, Ueno Station” is a classic that symbolizes its era.
7	Love Song AnthologyHoriuchi Takao		Takao Horiuchi's signature love song hit
8	Homeward Journey to the NorthKobayashi Akira		Kobayashi Akira’s signature song “Hokkikō” is a moving masterpiece that stirs the heart.
9	rime iceHashi Yukio		Yukio Hashi’s signature song “Muhyo” is a ballad that portrays a heartrending love.
10	Elegy of the Hot Spring TownOmi Toshio		A classic song that portrays a bittersweet first love in an Izu hot spring town
11	In Search of Love and DeathAoyama Kazuko		Introduction to Kazuko Aoyama’s signature song, “Ai to Shi o Mitsumete” (Gazing at Love and Death)
12	Stardust TownMitsubishi Michiya		Mitsuhashi Michiya’s signature song “Hoshikuzu no Machi” (Stardust Town)
13	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		A soul-stirring enka masterpiece by Yoshi Ikuzo
14	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		A classic song depicting a man escaping into alcohol and a woman in tears
15	The river flows.Nakasone Miki		The allure of “The River Flows” as sung by Miki Nakasone
16	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Walk while looking up, a symbol of hope and strength
17	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto's signature song gives courage to many people.
18	Woman of NagasakiKasuga Hachirō		Hachiro Kasuga’s signature song “Nagasaki no Onna” (Woman of Nagasaki)
19	When the Acacia Rain StopsNishida Sachiko		When the Acacia Rain Stops, a signature song by Sachiko Nishida
20	This is goodbye today.Sugawara Yoichi		The appeal of Yoichi Sugawara’s classic song “Kyo de Owakare” (“We Part Today”)
21	Sad SakeMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s “Sad Sake” portrays the pain of a broken heart.
22	SubaruTanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s famous song “Subaru,” a heartwarming tune
23	coniferNoguchi Goro		A famous song that overlays the bittersweetness of winter love with snow
24	A life full of scarsTsuruta Koji		Koji Tsuruta’s signature song “A Life Full of Scars”
25	I’ve come a long way, when I think about it.Kaientai		A nostalgic classic by Kaientai, Thoughts of Home
26	Words of FarewellKaientai		A heartwarming classic that portrays departure and farewell
27	Sanguisorba officinalis (Great burnet)sugimoto masato		Masato Sugimoto’s feelings toward his mother
28	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
29	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Akikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
30	Parting at 22kaze		The Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth
31	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		A nostalgic classic that portrays the complex emotions of heartbreak
32	a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō		Spring in the northern country, a masterpiece that resonates in Yujiro Ishihara’s heart
33	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		A masterpiece by Ichirō Toba that movingly sings of the brotherly love of fishermen.
34	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
35	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
36	Forget-me-not to youSugawara Yoichi		Bittersweet feelings of farewell imbued in a blue flower
37	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen’s poignant classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
38	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		The Checkers’ heartbreak song sets a record with a massive hit
39	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
40	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
41	SaraiKayama Yūzō		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
42	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Okawa’s biggest hit song on the theme of infidelity
43	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
44	Tangled HairMisora Hibari		A masterpiece portraying Hibari Misora’s love and parting
45	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Won the grand prize with Harumi Miyako's signature song