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 (11–20)
Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi
A classic song that likens the city to a battlefield and portrays the Holy Mother cherishing the men who fight there.
Released in May 1982 as Hiromi Iwasaki’s 28th single, it was used as the first ending theme for Nippon TV’s drama slot Tuesday Suspense Theater.
It topped the Oricon Singles Chart and became a massive hit with cumulative sales exceeding 1.3 million copies.
It also won the 13th Japan Kayō Awards.
Sung with Iwasaki’s outstanding vocal prowess, this piece soothes a weary heart and body.
Highly recommended for those who long to be wrapped in gentleness.
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
It’s a song included on Chiharu Matsuyama’s first album, “Kimi no Tame ni Tsukutta Uta,” released in 1977.
In Hokkaido, the song is regarded as synonymous with Chiharu Matsuyama and has been passed down as one of his standard numbers.
It’s a masterpiece whose warm vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
MotherMori Shinichi
An immortal masterpiece that sings of love and gratitude to a mother.
Released in 1971, it is one of Shinichi Mori’s signature works.
At the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where he appeared for 48 consecutive years starting from the first edition in 1948, he performed this song eight times.
Mori’s soul-stirring husky voice and the lyrics imbued with deep love for his mother resonate in the heart.
The phrase “light the flame of love” conveys the importance of compassion for others.
It’s recommended not only for enka fans but also for anyone who wants to feel the bonds between parent and child and the love of family.
Why not sing it together as a way to express your gratitude to someone special?
Love is overŌyō Fifi
A classic song known for its catchy, beautiful melody and poignant lyrics.
It was released in 1979 by Polydor Records as the B-side to the single “Uwasa no Disco Queen,” and re-released the following year as the A-side.
The lyrics, which depict pure love and the heartache of parting, continue to move many listeners.
Faye Ouyang’s clear, translucent vocals brilliantly convey the complex emotions of a woman saying goodbye, leaving a deep impression on all who hear it.
It’s a track to reach for when you want to soothe the pain of love or quietly reflect on someone dear to you.
That wonderful love once moreZa Fōku Kurusedāzu
“Ano Subarashii Ai o Mou Ichido” is a single released by Kazuhiko Kato and Osamu Kitayama on April 5, 1971.
It was later covered by many artists, including The Folk Crusaders.
It’s a quintessential pop-tinged, wistful folk song.
SubaruTanimura Shinji
It’s a single released by Shinji Tanimura in 1980 that became a massive hit, selling 600,000 copies—the highest of his solo career.
The song was written and composed by Tanimura himself, and seven years after its release, in 1987, he made his first appearance at the 38th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen with this track.
It is considered one of his signature songs.
Moving Japanese songs recommended for men in their 60s (21–30)
Oh! ClaudiaSazan Ōrusutāzu
“Oh! Claudia” was released on July 21, 1982, and is included on Southern All Stars’ fifth album, “NUDE MAN.” It’s a heartrending, ballad-style song about a past romance that really hits you in the chest.
And Kuwata’s vocals make it all the more electrifying.