Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s: recommended masterpieces and classic tracks
We’d like to ask men in their 60s: What’s your favorite Japanese song?
“Those songs you listened to all the time in your youth,” “the ones you still sing at karaoke”—all sorts of tracks probably come to mind.
In this article, we researched and compiled songs that are popular among people in their 60s.
We’ve selected a wide range, from timeless classics to tracks that have enjoyed a recent revival.
If you love music or just want to check out popular tunes, be sure to take a look!
It might just fill you with nostalgia!
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Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks (91–100)
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
It’s a heartwarming classic in which a daughter expresses her gratitude to her mother.
The lyrics and music were written by Masashi Sada.
Momoe Yamaguchi’s gentle voice resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in October 1977, it won the Vocal Performance Award at the Japan Record Awards.
It’s often heard at weddings and Mother’s Day events.
When you want to reflect on the bond between parent and child, give it a listen—it will surely speak to your heart.
A café in a student districtGaro
This song captures youthful memories from the time when the student movements of the early 1970s were winding down.
For those who lived through that era, it must be a perfectly on-time song of reminiscence.
The composer is Koichi Sugiyama, known for creating the game music for the Dragon Quest series.
The instrument with the mysterious tone in the interlude is the cor anglais, a relative of the oboe.
Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s: Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks (101–110)
EnchantedJudi Ongu
Many people probably feel their hearts race just from the intro.
This is a song by Judy Ongg, a Taiwanese-born female singer.
Released in 1979, it was a massive hit that sold over a million copies.
Although it’s a woman’s song, there might be men who consider it their go-to number at karaoke.
UFOpinku redii
I bet many men would say they devoted their youth to them.
It’s a smash-hit single released in 1977, memorable for its slightly mysterious melody and humor-filled lyrics.
Some of you might also be reminded of the instant yakisoba TV commercial.
foreignerKUBOTA Saki
It’s an impressive song that opens with an exotic intro.
The pain of heartbreak and the feeling of loneliness are expressed by likening them to a traveler on the Silk Road.
Released in October 1979 as Saki Kubota’s debut single, it was also used in a Sanyo Electric commercial and reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart in December of the same year.
It became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.
It’s a perfect song for people in their 60s as a memory of their youth, and it’s also a great choice to try singing at karaoke.
Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko
This is one of the signature songs by Keiko Fuji, an enka singer from Iwate Prefecture.
Many men were likely captivated by her sorrowful voice and mature tone.
It was released in 1970 as her third single.
It brings back memories of a one-night romance, doesn’t it?
Subaru -Subaru-Tanimura Shinji
This song is known for its profound lyrics and music that explore life and dreams from a cosmic perspective.
Written and composed by Shinji Tanimura, it was produced in the 1980s.
As one of Alice’s signature works, it has been covered by various artists.
In 1991, Tanimura himself released a remake version.
At the opening ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai Expo, Tanimura performed the song in person.
With a melody that resonates in the heart and a deeply meaningful message, it is a beloved classic.
It’s a track well worth listening to, prompting reflection on the meaning of life and our connection to the universe.