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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The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
Sambomaster is a three-piece band formed in 2000.
“Sekai wa Sore wo Ai to Yobunda ze” is a single released in 2005.
The song was written as the ending theme for a commercial TV drama and reached the top 10 on the singles chart.
It’s a track that surges forward with speed and power, gripping the listener.
Love will winKAN
KAN is a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.
He made his major debut in 1987, and broke through when “Ai wa Katsu” (Love Will Win), released in 1990, became a big hit.
Inspired by Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl,” this song brims with vitality and continues to be loved today as a work that encourages its listeners.
SHAKESMAP
SMAP, who had been active at the forefront as a top idol group until 2016, released the single “SHAKE” in 1996.
Brimming with outstanding dynamism and an overwhelming sense of joy, it was a work that left a lasting impression among their many hit songs.
TRAIN TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
THE BLUE HEARTS is a punk band that was active from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.
The vocalist, Hiroto Kōmoto, was inspired to start making music after being shocked by the British punk band the Sex Pistols.
TRAIN TRAIN is a single released in 1988.
It is an unforgettable work in the history of Japanese punk music.
The Love Song I Wrotechūrippu
“The Love Song I Wrote ~My Dear Emily~” is Tulip’s seventh single, released on October 5, 1974.
It is included on the album “The Love Song I Wrote.” With its pop melody, it’s a wonderful love song that makes you feel very happy when you listen to it.
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
It was released in 1990 as Yosui Inoue’s 29th single.
Chosen as the commercial song for Sony’s Handycam CCD-TR105, it became a long-running hit and achieved million-seller status in 1997.
Recognized as one of Inoue’s signature songs, it is a classic that has been covered by many artists.
A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai
“Ballad Dedicated to My Mother” is a single by Kaientai released on December 10, 1973.
It was included on the 1973 album “Bokyō-hen” (Nostalgia Chapter).
It is a message song that Tetsuya Takeda sang to his own mother.
Listening to it while thinking of one’s mother can bring you to tears.