Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 60s
Here, we introduce Japanese bands—ranging from four-and-a-half tatami mat rock, to neo-rock, and even what was once called new music—that we recommend for men in their 60s.
Why not take a moment to remember your youth, when you held a folk guitar and listened to the radio?
Playlist
| Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 60s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | HeroKai Band |  play_arrow | Kai Band from Fukuoka, formed in 1974… |
| 2east | Mary AnnArufī |  play_arrow | These days The Alfee is a household name, but back then… |
| 3east | In the night sky after the rainRC sakuseshon |  play_arrow | This too is a deliberate act when it comes to politics and television broadcasting ethics… |
| 4east | My Heart Aches for YouYellow Magic Orchestra |  play_arrow | Since its formation, leader Haruomi Hosono has been active overseas... |
| 5east | Winter LightningArisu |  play_arrow | Exuding a smoky mood, pressing a mature, refined coolness... |
| 6east | Beware of words in the key of CSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | The nationally beloved band known to all, Southern All Stars… |
| 7east | Body and soulDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando |  play_arrow | A Japanese rock band formed in 1973… |
| 8east | The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu |  play_arrow | The term “new music” (Nyū Myūjikku) refers to the pop music movement of the 1970s… |
| 9east | Your BalladSera Masanori & Tsuisto |  play_arrow | With an unmistakably powerful, distinctive singing style, they took the world by storm... |
| 10east | Shake hip!kome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | A musicality that unfolds with a glamorous mood and high... |
| 11east | Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Energetic vocals and a worldview that evoke the Showa era... |
| 12east | MarionetteBOØWY |  play_arrow | A rock sound, with a touch of kayōkyoku-style melodious flair... |
| 13east | Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B |  play_arrow | A band that was quick to incorporate electronic sounds and... |
| 14east | Self ControlTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | About Mr. Tetsuya Komuro, who is at the center of sound production… |
| 15east | Season in the SunTUBE |  play_arrow | Through an artistic identity specializing in summer-themed songs... |
| 16east | Galaxy Express 999Godaigo |  play_arrow | From the late 1970s to the early 1980s... |
| 17east | Please, Time MachineSadisutikku Mika Bando |  play_arrow | Formed in 1972, with the hit “Kaettekita Yopparai,” they have… |
| 18east | Stardust StageChekkāzu |  play_arrow | They had the sheen of a band with an idol-like aura... |
| 19east | Runnerakukaze suranpu |  play_arrow | Bakufu Slump was formed in 1982, and ... |
| 20east | Premonition of Loveanzenchitai |  | Led by Koji Tamaki, one of Japan’s most iconic vocalists... |
| 21east | Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band |  play_arrow | The lili… elevated to a literary level… |
| 22east | Go for it!Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A catchy and passionate vocal approach… |
| 23east | Set my soul aflameARB |  play_arrow | Ryo Ishibashi, who is now more strongly recognized as an actor... |
| 24east | F-L-YSPECTRUM |  play_arrow | The band SPECTRUM, with a flashy appearance and jaw-dropping virtuosity |
| 25east | Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu |  play_arrow | Monta-san, a legendary band from the ’80s |
| 26east | Please, Time MachineSadisutikku Mika Bando |  play_arrow | The musical style of the legendary band, pioneers of Japanese rock |
| 27east | Holy & BrightGodiego |  play_arrow | Godiego made extensive use of synthesizers... |
| 28east | P.S. I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | A quintessential female band of the ’90s, the light of youth |
| 29east | Bai Yai Yai ~Obocchama-kun Theme~ingurimonguri |  play_arrow | Inguri Monguri’s music activities and success on variety shows |
| 30east | Boyoyon Rockmanga michi |  play_arrow | A legendary band that fused music and comedy |
| 31east | Bakabon’s BACK YOUPāru Kyōdai |  play_arrow | The Fusion of Music and Laughter by the Pearl Brothers |
| 32east | Sea Side Jet CityBLANKEY JET CITY |  play_arrow | ...to cement their status as a legendary rock artist. |
| 33east | over the topMiyamoto Hiroji |  play_arrow | The passionate singing voice of Hiroji Miyamoto from Elephant Kashimashi |
| 34east | YOUNG, ALIVE, IN LOVE – Love and Machine Gun –Flipper’s Guitar |  play_arrow | Flipper's Guitar, active under the banner of Neo GS |
| 35east | UkifuneGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A rock band from Kagoshima with a unique musical style |
| 36east | Invincible VenusGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | GO-BANG’S brought a breath of fresh air to the rock scene. |
| 37east | Stay GoldHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | A punk rock band representing the 1990s |
| 38east | presentJITTERIN’JINN |  play_arrow | JITTIN’JINN’s musical activities and success |
| 39east | The happiest day in the worldKUSU KUSU |  play_arrow | A rock band formed in 1988 in Shimokitazawa, Hokkaido |
| 40east | Kiss me right nowLINDBERG |  play_arrow | Music Activities and Achievements of the Pop Rock Band LINDBERG |
| 41east | KissORIGINAL LOVE |  play_arrow | ORIGINAL LOVE is a music unit that represents the Shibuya-kei scene. |
| 42east | JulianPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | The achievements of the all-female band Princess Princess |
| 43east | Good time & Bad timeRABBIT |  play_arrow | RABBIT is a melodic rock band that came from Ikaten (Ika-ten). |
| 44east | FriendsREBECCA |  play_arrow | REBECCA's unique sound and musicality |
| 45east | Youth FrenzySunny Day Service |  play_arrow | Sunny Day Service, active as pioneers of the Shibuya-kei scene |
| 46east | Let’s go avant-gardeTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | The Yellow Monkey’s Trajectory and Allure |
| 47east | At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | The soul-stirring music of The Elephant Kashimashi |
| 48east | O-EdoKabukirokkusu |  play_arrow | Kabuki Rocks is a band that fuses kabuki and rock. |
| 49east | My beloved, good night…B’z |  play_arrow | Supple, energetic vocal prowess and skillful… |
| 50east | I miss youBEGIN |  play_arrow | Vocals that exude the austere musicality of Ryukyu… |
| 51east | DOMINO LINECASIOPEA 3rd |  play_arrow | An instrumental band is breaking into the top of the charts... |
| 52east | suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | A rich, deep lyric sense overflowing with rugged coolness, and mu... |
| 53east | SATORIFLOWER TRAVELLIN’ BAND |  play_arrow | The Flower Travellin’ Band disbanded in 1970… |
| 54east | weathercockJUN SKY WALKER(S) |  play_arrow | A melodious approach with a refined, textured feel and glamor... |
| 55east | eternityKAN |  play_arrow | Vocals spun with a rising, hyped-up energy… |
| 56east | Cross RoadMr.Children |  play_arrow | Rich and deep, yet catchy bo... |
| 57east | JasmineNANIWA EXP |  play_arrow | Known for an emotional and intense performance... |
| 58east | TRUTHT-SQUARE |  play_arrow | A sound that exquisitely fuses jazz and rock… |
| 59east | Cinderella doesn’t sleepTHE ALFEE |  play_arrow | An artwork brimming with the refined allure of a mature, sophisticated man... |
| 60east | Star Love LetterTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | A uniquely individual vocal sensibility with masterful expressiveness… |
| 61east | Seven Days WarTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | Incorporating the prototypical sound of electro… |
| 62east | huge nuisanceUNICORN |  play_arrow | The deep approach gives a sense of style… |
| 63east | crimsonX JAPAN |  play_arrow | A punkish rock sound and charisma... |
| 64east | Kanda Riverkaguya hime |  play_arrow | A legendary three-piece band that emerged during the heyday of folk... |
| 65east | Gather the Windhappiiendo |  play_arrow | Included in their album “Kazemachi Roman”… |
| 66east | Today, the town of Komatsu ismentanpin |  play_arrow | Ishikawa Prefecture—in the so-called regional city of Komatsu... |
| 67east | A café in a student districtGaro |  play_arrow | As a folk-rock band in the mid-1970s... |
| 68east | LouisianaKyaroru |  play_arrow | The music that particularly influenced them was Hamburg... |
| 69east | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A sexy lyric mood with quirky vibes and a bold… |
| 70east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu |  play_arrow | A gentle lyrical approach and highly universal me… |
| 71east | The sea in September is a sea of jellyfish.mūnraidāzu |  play_arrow | All members write and compose songs, and they pursue solo activities and pro... |
| 72east | A Coffee Shop in the Student District: A Song For Lady Violettayoninbayashi |  play_arrow | Ba..., who is also hailed as a pioneer of Japanese prog, ... |
| 73east | That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando |  play_arrow | Catchy melodic sensibility that lifts your spirits… |
| 74east | moonlightbakufū suranpu |  play_arrow | A sound brimming with a sense of speed and a distinctive character... |
| 75east | USE MEKaneko Mari & Bakkusu Banī |  play_arrow | A heart-rending singing voice, and the performance is also a... |
| 76east | Don’t mess with me.zunou keisatsu |  play_arrow | It was a punk band, but just the meaning… |
| 77east | Don’t Stop LoveCOMPLEX |  play_arrow | Its highly original musicality enhances the mood... |
| 78east | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | A passionately catchy chorus and solid music... |
| 79east | kissORIGINAL LOVE | play_arrow | An artistically mature allure brimming with adult charm and high‑class … |
| 80east | You may dreamSHEENA & THE ROKKETS |  play_arrow | Rock band from Fukuoka Prefecture, Sheena & the Rokkets… |
| 81east | You were young back then.Za Supaidāsu |  | Not just for people in their 60s, but even for those in their 70s, the feeling of youth... |
| 82east | DOWN TOWNShugā Beibu |  play_arrow | Their period of activity is by no means long... |
| 83east | whoosh whooshgedō |  play_arrow | At the Gedō concert venue, biker gangs gathered and fights broke out… |
| 84east | Portrait in Prussian Blueanzenchitai |  play_arrow | An artistic touch that evokes an urban worldview… |
| 85east | JustyBOØWY |  play_arrow | With a cool, mature vocal sensibility that appeals to connoisseurs… |
| 86east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Melodic track approach and mood… |
| 87east | BRIDGE ~ When We Cross That BridgeHOUND DOG |  play_arrow | From the 1980s to the 1990s, with its intense... |