Moving Japanese songs recommended for men in their 60s

Sugarcane fieldMoriyama Ryoko

Ryoko Moriyama “Sugarcane Field” (from ‘Concert Tour 2007–2008’)

“Sugarcane Field” is a sorrowful song about the Battle of Okinawa, written and composed by Naohiko Terajima.

Ryoko Moriyama recorded it in 1969, and its first release on record was included on her album “Ryoko Moriyama College Folk Album No.

2.” It was also used in the drama “The Song of the Sugarcane Field,” moving many listeners to tears.

Our FailureMorita Doji

[Music Video] Doji Morita “Our Failure”

“Bokutachi no Shippai” is a single by Doji Morita, originally released in 1976 and first issued on CD on January 25, 1993.

It is included on her second album, Mother Sky =Kimi wa Kanashimi no Aoi Sora wo Hitori de Toberu ka=, released on November 21, 1976.

Despite consisting only of piano and Morita’s voice, the song exudes an overwhelming presence.

It became widely talked about when it was used as the theme song for the TV drama High School Teacher.

Cape ErimoMori Shinichi

Cape Erimo / Takuro Yoshida (Cover) — Yumemi Ikeda

Cape Erimo is the 29th single by Shinichi Mori, released on January 15, 1974.

A film was also made based on this song.

As it builds toward the chorus, the piece swells to a grand scale, moving listeners deeply.

It has been covered by many artists, including Teresa Teng.

Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Kibun Sōkai” (Music Video)

Chisato Moritaka, who played instruments herself and stood apart from other idols, released the single “Kibun Sōkai” in 1994.

The music video, featuring a lively scene of many people dancing happily around her in an izakaya, left a strong impression.

Also pay attention to the bittersweet sound reminiscent of 1960s rock.

Being young is wonderful.Maki Michiru

Youth Is Wonderful / Michiru Maki

Michiru Maki is a singer who debuted in 1965 with a cover of a Peggy March song.

The following year, her release Wakaitte Subarashii (“Being Young Is Wonderful”) became a major hit.

The song’s success was set against the backdrop of Japan’s rapid economic growth, when society was relentlessly forward-looking and brimming with energy.

At the same time, it’s striking how unusually breezy and Western-influenced the track was for a kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) song of that era.

The song was also covered in 2011 by the entertainer Mitsu Mangrove.

At all times.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

Noriyuki Makihara, the singer-songwriter who composed the mega-hit song “The One and Only Flower in the World.” Among his most renowned works as a master melodist is the 1991 single “Donna Toki mo.” It’s a standard number that lifts listeners’ spirits when they’re feeling down or lonely.

As time goes bysawada kenji

Kenji Sawada - As Time Goes By

“Jikan no Sugiyuku Mama ni” is Kenji Sawada’s 14th single, released on August 21, 1975.

It is included on the album “Ikutsuka no Bamen,” released on December 21, 1975.

This masterpiece has been covered by many musicians, including Akira Fuse.