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