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 classics (31–40)
Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao
For people in their 60s, this might be the unforgettable classic.
The lyrics were written by Shinji Tanimura, and the music was composed by Takao Horiuchi himself.
It was released in August 1978.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon year-end chart and became a huge hit, selling over 900,000 copies.
It’s a sweet yet bittersweet love song that sings of the mysterious sparkle in a loved one’s eyes.
It was also used in a Shiseido commercial and is widely beloved.
It’s a perfect song to sing at karaoke.
loveMatsuyama Chiharu
Chiharu Matsuyama’s clear, pure voice gently wraps the bittersweet feeling of a love that surrenders itself to the flow of time.
Released in 1980, this classic is also included on the album “Kishōtenketsu II.” His rich, high-toned vocals poignantly convey a passion that feels like it’s slipping away, leaving a deep impression.
The lyrics, written from a woman’s perspective, are striking and convey the inner conflict of a woman who continues to wait.
It’s also a fan favorite when performed passionately in concert.
It’s the kind of mature love song you’ll want to listen to alone, quietly, at dusk.
Farewell SongNakajima Miyuki
It’s a sad breakup song about the end of a romance.
Miyuki Nakajima, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido, released it in 1977 as her fifth single.
Don’t you kind of feel like listening to it alone at a bar at night?
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
“Ue o Muite Arukou” is a song that clears my heart every time I listen to it.
Loved across generations, its charm lies in its soothing melody and uplifting lyrics.
Its empowering message, which helps you overcome tough times, resonates in any era.
Recognized overseas as well, it can be seen as a work that shared Japanese culture with the world.
It also remains a karaoke staple, cherished by many.
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi
Although it’s a song sung by a woman, there are probably men in their 60s who often sing it at karaoke.
It’s a track by Hiromi Ohta, a singer-songwriter born in Tokyo and raised in Saitama, released in 1975.
The mood of the song somehow makes you want to listen to it while traveling, doesn’t it?
Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s: Recommended masterpieces and classics (41–50)
Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi
It’s a song by Eikichi Yazawa, the eternal rock star known as Eikichi “Eik-chan” Yazawa.
It was released in 1978 as his fifth single.
The lyrics, from a male perspective, tell of a man resolved to devote himself to a summer romance, with a poignant, cool edge.
The single sold over a million copies.
If we ever meet in the city somedayNakamura Masatoshi
It’s a gently written, heart-touching classic about memories of a past lover and the wish to meet again.
From parting in the city of memories, to love and resentment, and even the moment when dreams were shattered, it weaves together every moment the two spent together.
Masatoshi Nakamura’s warm vocals blend beautifully with the soothing melody crafted by Takuro Yoshida, resulting in a song that evokes both nostalgia and bittersweet longing.
Released in May 1975, it was used as an insert song in the drama “Oretachi no Kunshō” and reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts.
Many artists, including Naoko Ken and Masayuki Suzuki, have covered it.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to if you’ve experienced parting from someone dear, or when you’re in the mood to reminisce about the past.