Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese hits

A collection of tear-jerking Japanese songs recommended for men in their 60s.

We’ve gathered a wide range of moving tracks from the 1960s and 70s, from youth anthems to love songs.

It’s okay to shed a tear as you remember those nostalgic days.

It’s also okay to listen from a grown-up perspective that’s different from back then.

Let these songs bring you comfort.

Playlist

Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese hits
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		Off Course's ballad about the end of love
2	Midnight GuitarSenga Kahoru		Kahoru Senga’s debut song wins the Newcomer Award at the Grand Prize.
3	Tears of Magnolia ~acoustic~Sutādasuto☆Rebyū		Introduction to Stardust Revue’s classic ballads
4	Please understand.Inaba Akira		A big hit song from Akira Inaba’s debut
5	ultramarineTanimura Shinji		A signature song by Shinji Tanimura that expresses the tragedy of war and human dignity
6	Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s 1971 hit song
7	Love is overŌyō Fifi		A famous song by Ouyang Fei Fei that sings of the end of love
8	A woman born in OsakaBORO		A song depicting the life of a woman from Osaka
9	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		A heartwarming classic by Masaharu Fukuyama that depicts love and the bonds of family
10	Younger brother,Naitō Yasuko		A song about brotherly love becomes a huge hit
11	MoonlightKuwana Masahiro		A wistful song of parting in the moonlight
12	youyashiki takajin		The appeal of Takajin Yashiki’s classic song “Anta”
13	Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu		Ann Lewis's farewell song, her first hit
14	Wine Red Heartanzenchitai		A love song portraying mature romance that revives forbidden memories
15	Room of BlocksFuse Akira		Akira Fuse’s 1974 single ranked 4th
16	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride
17	I want to go back to that day.Arai Yumi		A classic by Yumi Arai, poignantly singing of longing for the past
18	My chest hurts.Yūkadan		Introducing the representative song of Yūkadan, “Mune ga Itai” (“My Chest Hurts”)
19	So sad I can’t bear itZa Fōku Kurusedāzu		Alternative song of The Folk Crusaders
20	Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko		Ryoko Moriyama's 1966 single
21	Migratory Bird Bearing TearsSuizenji Kiyoko		Kiyoko Suizenji's debut song, 1964
22	Carrying Yousawada kenji		Kenji Sawada's debut single
23	Friendanzenchitai		A masterpiece depicting romance by Anzen Chitai
24	Let’s get married.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s classic wedding song
25	I want to ride on a cloud.Mayuzumi Jun		Jun Mayuzumi 1969 single, Oricon No. 4
26	Sometimes like a child without a motherKarumen Maki		Carmen Maki’s debut song is a big hit
27	Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi		Ouyang Feifei's heartbreak song is a big hit
28	I miss you so muchSono Mari		A song released by Mari Sono in 1966
29	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		Kazuo Funaki's debut single sold over one million copies
30	Until the tears dryNishida Sachiko		Sachiko Nishida’s 1967 single
31	scarecrowsadamasashi		Masashi Sada’s classic song “Kakashi” is easy to sing.
32	In Search of Love and DeathAoyama Kazuko		Kazuko Aoyama's award-winning song themed on love and death
33	Robinsonsupittsu		A signature song by Spitz that depicts scenes of youth
34	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance
35	While listening to a distant train whistleArisu		A classic song by Alice. An attitude of moving forward after overcoming heartbreak.
36	Lingering Snowiruka		An out-of-season snowfall paints a scene of farewell
37	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
38	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
39	ForeverGosuperāzu		A masterpiece that sings of an eternal bond with a loved one
40	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A representative song by Southern All Stars with a heartbreak theme
41	I Love you,SAYONARAChekkāzu		The Checkers’ farewell song, love and poignancy
42	Strawberry Statement, Once Againbanban		A classic song from the 70s depicting student-era love and youth
43	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A heartbreak ballad depicting a farewell in the rain
44	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		A heartrending love story that begins in a phone booth at midnight
45	homeKiyama Yusaku		A ballad that sings of a father's love for his child
46	Lonely Way of the WindSugiyama Kiyotaka		A masterpiece whose memories of parting sustain the heart
47	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu		A song by Chiharu Matsuyama about the courage to move forward after setbacks
48	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Introduction to Keisuke Kuwata’s winter ballad songs
49	As time goes bysawada kenji		A gentle love ballad that embraces a lonely heart
50	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
51	A Place in the SunHamada Shogo		A ballad by Shogo Hamada depicting an extramarital affair
52	MelodyTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s heartwarming ballad
53	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s Love Song of Parting and Hope
54	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		The birth and significance of a masterpiece that sang of hope after the war
55	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A gem of a work that expresses the desire to be free with the one you love
56	My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu		A love song about regret toward a loved one and the hope of starting over
57	single bedSha ran Q		A ballad that portrays the feelings of recovering from heartbreak and moving forward
58	It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		Hiroshi Uchiyamada makes his major debut. Wins the Newcomer Award.
59	Let’s meet in a dreamSakamoto Sumiko		Theme song of an NHK variety show
60	Farewell, youthogura kei		A song by Kei Ogura was performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
61	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		A moving theme song that sings of feelings for a cherished person
62	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata's winter ballad song
63	Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo		A nostalgic song from 1963 by Michiyo Azusa
64	MotherMori Shinichi		Shinichi Mori’s moving award-winning song
65	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A warm classic that portrays the feelings of people who have left their hometowns
66	Let’s play a grass whistle.Hamada Mitsuo, Sanjō Eriko		Cover of Teichiku’s 30th anniversary commemorative song
67	Song of the Yoito-makeMiwA Akihiro		Akihiro Miwa’s signature song, released in 1965
68	The Ferry of TearsMiyako Harumi		A song that entrusted the sorrow of heartbreak to a ferry
69	Song of the DawnKishi Yoko		The song for which Yoko Kishi won the singing award
70	The setting sun is crying.Za Supaidāsu		The Spiders: Goodbye, Namida-kun (Song from the film)
71	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen’s signature song, a bittersweet love song in waltz rhythm
72	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song becomes a big hit overseas
73	Just as there are stars in the skyAraki Ichiro		Araki Ichiro’s debut single sold 600,000 copies
74	A life full of scarsTsuruta Koji		A song that looks back on Koji Tsuruta’s life
75	rose-colored cloudsVillage Singers		Village Singers' big hit song
76	Ballad of Their FootstepsKamayatsu Hiroshi		Hiroshi Kamayatsu self-cover songs
77	Forever and everZa Sabeji		The Savage's debut single
78	Spirit Boat (Shoro Nagashi)gureepu		The award-winning single released by Grape in 1974