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 classics and standard tracks (1–10)
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Released in 1971 by Kiyohiko Ozaki, this song was originally written in 1969 as a candidate for an air conditioner commercial jingle, with different lyrics and sung by a different vocalist.
After making the rounds, it eventually ended up being performed by Ozaki.
The arrangement, which evokes the Black music of the time, is really cool.
Our JourneyNakamura Masatoshi
Masatoshi Nakamura’s signature work, steeped in nostalgic memories of sunlight filtering through the trees.
Kei Ogura spun a beautiful tale tracing dreams and adventures, layered with a clear, transparent singing voice.
Released in October 1975, this song was used as the theme for a drama of the same name and peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
It stayed on the charts for 45 weeks and achieved a brilliant 870,000 copies sold.
This piece feels as if the memories of youth are your own story.
Sing it leisurely at karaoke, and you’ll be immersed in a gemlike melody that resonates across time and in lyrics that gently illuminate life’s journey.
A perfect song for calm, companionable moments with friends.
Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu
This song is the major-label debut single by Monta & Brothers, released in April 1980.
It dominated the Oricon charts for 10 consecutive weeks and became the top song of the year in 1980—a massive hit.
With lyrics by Keiji Mizutani and music by Yoshinori Monta, the piece captures the sweetness and bitterness of love, as well as its fleeting beauty.
The lyrics, which portray a page of youth where inexpressible emotions are conveyed through dance, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
Why not listen to it with someone special, alongside your fond memories?
Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s: Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks (11–20)
ChampionArisu
Released in December 1978, this song by Alice became a major hit, topping the Oricon charts.
Written and composed by Shinji Tanimura, it also reigned at No.
1 on The Best Ten for four consecutive weeks.
The lyrics, which depict a seasoned champion, are said to be modeled after boxer Cassius Naito.
The shift from folk to rock helped the band gain a new audience.
The words, which sing of the liberation of returning to being an ordinary man, brilliantly capture an athlete’s anguish and glory.
It’s perfect for firing up a karaoke session or when you’re standing at a crossroads in life.
With Alice’s characteristically wistful vocals, it’s a song that truly resonates.
First loveMurashita Kōzō
A bittersweet unrequited-love story that begins with a scene of early-summer rain.
Released as a single in February 1983, it was Kozo Murashita’s fifth release and became a major hit, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon charts.
It was also included on the album “Hatsukoi — Asaki Yume Mishi —,” and has since been covered by many artists, including Koji Tamaki and Hitomi Shimatani.
Filled with youthful memories that anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to, this work invites you to quietly hum along on a calm night while thinking of someone dear.
Cactus Flowerchūrippu
A poignant love song themed around parting and renewal with a loved one.
Sparked by a small incident one day, the girlfriend storms out of the room; from there, the lyrics delicately depict the scene of the room left behind and the man’s inner feelings.
Gentle lines evoke everyday images—the snowy view from the window, a half-knitted glove, laundry—rising vividly to the mind.
Released in February 1975, this work is cherished by many fans as one of Tulip’s signature songs.
It drew renewed attention as the theme song for the 1993 TV drama “Under One Roof,” making it widely known among younger generations as well.
Its beautiful melody, conveying both the pain of heartbreak and a sense of hope, carries a universal message that resonates with the heart.
It’s the perfect song for looking back on a bygone romance or deepening your feelings for someone special.
Strawberry Statement, Once Againbanban
This song by Banban is a masterpiece that represents the folk movement of the 1970s.
It portrays tender yet bittersweet memories of youth, as the narrator looks back on a student-days romance, prompted by a rerelease of a film.
Many people can relate to the protagonist’s realistic, down-to-earth portrayal—where youthful ideals meet reality, and he chooses to cut his hair and take a job.
Released in August 1975, the song is also famous as the first piece ever written and provided by singer-songwriter Yumi Arai.
Banban’s harmonies blend beautifully with Arai’s lyrics and melody, and the song became a major hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
Beloved as a song that evokes nostalgia for youth, it’s also known for being easy to sing at karaoke.