Moving Japanese songs recommended for men in their 60s
This is a playlist packed with moving Japanese songs—J-pop, kayōkyoku, and Japanese rock—that we recommend for gentlemen in their 60s, the so-called “around sixty” generation.
It’s full of masterpieces where you can savor dramatic melodies and lyrics that express poignant, heartfelt emotions.
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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
WANIMA is a three-piece band from Kumamoto Prefecture.
They have many powerful, upbeat songs that energize listeners, and “Yatte Minayo” also delivers a clear message to its audience.
In this track, which sets Japanese lyrics to “Go Over the Hills,” they sing, “Whether you can do it or not isn’t the point.
What matters is taking that first step.”
Thank youikimonogakari
Ikimonogakari is a band formed in 1999 consisting of one woman and two men.
They have released numerous hit songs, including “YELL,” “Joyful,” and “The Wind Is Blowing.” “Arigatou,” released in 2010 as the theme song for a morning drama series, became a huge hit.
It is a work that moves listeners with Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, soaring vocals.
Kanda Riverkaguya hime
Kandagawa is a single by Kaguyahime released on September 20, 1973.
It is included on the third album by the second lineup of Kaguyahime, Kaguyahime Third, which was released on July 20, 1973.
The song is appealing for its lyrical lyrics that evoke vivid scenes.
Spirit Boat (Shoro Nagashi)sadamasashi
Shōryō Nagashi is a single released by Grape on April 25, 1974.
Grape was a folk duo consisting of Masashi Sada and Masami Yoshida.
They formed in 1972 and disbanded in 1976.
The work was later adapted into an autobiographical novel and further made into a TV drama and a film.
Gather the Windhappiiendo
“Kaze wo Atsumete” is included on Happy End’s second album, Kazemachi Roman, released on November 20, 1971.
In 1999, “Ashita Tenki ni Naare” was released as a single, with this song included as the B-side.
It’s a very famous song that has been covered by many artists.
The acoustic guitar melody in the intro is fantastic.
I knew it—I love you.yashiki takajin
It was released in 1986 as Takajin Yashiki’s 13th single.
The song became a big hit in the Kansai region, and its poignant lyrics expressing a woman’s heart, along with Yashiki’s sweet vocals, drew attention.
It is supported as one of his signature songs.
It also made headlines when Yoshimi Tendo, who was close friends with Yashiki, performed it at the 65th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
Sukima Switch is a male duo formed in 1999.
They broke through with the hit single “Zenryoku Shonen,” released in 2005.
The song has continued to be loved by many people to this day.
For those of us who tend to get stuck in our heads, it’s a rallying cry that urges, “Jump before you think!”