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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Moving Japanese songs recommended for men in their 60s (111–120)
contrailArai Yumi
“Hikōki-gumo” is a song included on Yumi Arai’s debut album, released on November 20, 1973.
It was the B-side to her second single, “Kitto Ieru.” Later, it was chosen as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s 2013 film The Wind Rises, moving audiences to tears.
applausechiaki naomi
“Kassai” (Applause) is Naomi Chiaki’s 13th single, released on September 10, 1972.
The song is set on a stage where she sings while thinking of her deceased lover, and it was created based on Naomi Chiaki’s real-life experience.
Its deeply heartrending lyrics leave a strong impression.
loveMatsuyama Chiharu
“Koi” is Chiharu Matsuyama’s eighth single, released on January 21, 1980.
It is included on the best-of album “Tabidachi,” released in October 1986.
This signature song by Chiharu Matsuyama portrays a mature romance between a man and a woman.
It’s a tearjerker.
Words of FarewellKaientai
It was released in 1979 as Kaientai’s 16th single.
The song was used as the theme for the first season of the TV drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3B,” starring Tetsuya Takeda, and became a massive hit with record sales exceeding one million copies.
Even today, it remains a classic that is often sung at graduation ceremonies.
Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi
“Toki yo Tomare” (Time, Stop) is Eikichi Yazawa’s fifth single, released on March 21, 1978.
It’s a mid-tempo song filled with a melancholic mood, exuding the allure of a mature man.
It is included on his fourth album, “Gold Rush,” which was released on June 1, 1971.
Shadows of Youthchūrippu
It was released in 1974 as Tulip’s sixth single.
This ballad was put out as a course correction toward the kind of music they had originally aimed for, with vocals by Kazuo Zaitsu.
It has been covered by many artists and has become one of Tulip’s signature songs.