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!

Playlist

Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s: recommended masterpieces and classic tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Love is a mirageGam		A love song that beautifully sublimates the pain of heartbreak
2	Kanda Riverkaguya hime		A classic song from the Showa era, depicting a love that is poor yet happy.
3	Wine Red Heartanzenchitai		A ballad themed around adult romance
4	Parting at 22kaze		The Wind’s signature song, a farewell love story, became a big hit.
5	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		Ishida Ayumi’s love song about the Yokohama nightscape
6	Lingering Snowiruka		An out-of-season snowfall paints a scene of farewell
7	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		Introduction to Yutaka Ozaki’s love ballads
8	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki sang a candidate song for a commercial.
9	Our JourneyNakamura Masatoshi		Nostalgic youth masterpieces by Masatoshi Nakamura
10	Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu		The major debut hit song by Monta & Brothers
11	ChampionArisu		Alice's smash hit, a classic song modeled after a boxer
12	First loveMurashita Kōzō		A classic song about the bittersweet youth of unrequited love
13	Cactus Flowerchūrippu		A signature love song by Tulip that portrays parting and rebirth
14	Strawberry Statement, Once Againbanban		A classic song from the 70s depicting student-era love and youth
15	In the Middle of a DreamKisugi Takao		A poignant love song masterpiece about parting and reunion
16	As time goes bysawada kenji		A gentle love ballad that embraces a lonely heart
17	Please give me wingsakai tori		A classic song that celebrates youth’s freedom and individuality
18	Love Dial 6700Fingā 5		Finger Five's representative song from 1973
19	Blue ChateauJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu		A love story in a blue castle, a masterpiece that remains in the history of Japanese pop music
20	My good friendKamayatsu Hiroshi		A masterpiece written by Takuro Yoshida, sung by Hiroshi Kamayatsu
21	Imperial Regent Declarationsadamasashi		A nostalgic Showa-era love song for my wife
22	Feelinghaifaisetto		Introduction to a heartbreak song.
23	metropoliskurisutaru kingu		Twin vocals and a passionate sound
24	Farewell SongNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s heartbreak song
25	setting sunyoshida takurou		The appeal of Takuro Yoshida’s classic song “Rakuyō”
26	outdatedKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song “Jidai Okure” is easy to sing.
27	Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando		Down Town Boogie Woogie Band
28	Street-corner TwilightShaneruzu		A classic by Chanels: a bittersweet love story
29	Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi’s enka song, thinking of a parting
30	youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran		Nostalgic memories and lyrics are linked
31	scarecrowsadamasashi		Masashi Sada’s classic song “Kakashi” is easy to sing.
32	Burn, you fine womantsuisuto		Introducing classic rock band masterpieces for people in their 60s
33	Legend of DreamsSutādasuto☆Rebyū		Karaoke Song Introduction by Nemoto Stardust
34	In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s masterpiece: the appeal of his emotionally rich songs
35	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Kanpai” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to aim for a high score with.
36	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A song by Hiromi Ohta released in 1975
37	My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' classic song
38	Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki		Masakazu Sakai’s debut song: the poignancy of heartbreak
39	Torn LoveSaijō Hideki		Hideto Saijō’s signature song Chigireta Ai
40	Body and soulDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando		A deep, rich low-register singing that captivates both body and soul
41	youKozaka Akiko		A talented singer who won the grand prize at 16
42	I tell lies with these eyes.CHAGE and ASKA		Introduce famous songs by CHAGE and ASKA
43	Another SaturdayHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s “Another Saturday” is easy to sing.
44	Goodbyeofukōsu		A gem-like ballad depicting a breakup with a lover
45	Your eyes are 10,000 voltsHoriuchi Takao		A classic hit from the ’60s, a love song
46	loveMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s heartrending love song
47	If I could fly in this skyKatō Tokiko		Tokiko Kato performs the classic composed by Miyuki Nakajima
48	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		I’ll walk looking up. A timeless classic loved across generations.
49	Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi		Eikichi Yazawa's 1978 single love song
50	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s hard rock, a song about a life chasing dreams
51	To the most important personTonneruzu		The Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
52	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A heartbreak ballad depicting a farewell in the rain
53	homeKiyama Yusaku		A ballad that sings of a father's love for his child
54	Please, God!Za Tenputāzu		The Tempters’ famous song, Koigokoro and Inori
55	A world without youZa Bībāzu		The Beavers’ heartbreak rock song
56	Blind BirdZa Moppusu		The Mops’ pioneering psychedelic debut
57	I don’t want to let go.Za Yangāzu		The Youngers’ signature coming-of-age love song from 1968
58	Ha-ha-haZa Rindo & Rindāzu		A bright pop tune by The Lind & Lindaers
59	With the setting sunZa Wairudowanzu		Refreshing Blue Sky Group Sounds Classic
60	blue eyesJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu		A classic masterpiece from the dawn of the Group Sounds era depicting a bittersweet love in the northern country
61	Let’s go, Shake!Terauchi Takeshi & Banīzu		Group Sounds, the representative works of Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys
62	The lights of Sakhalin do not go outZa Jenoba		The debut song of The Genova, a Russian-folk-style ballad
63	No-No BoyZa Supaidāsu		Hiroshi Kamayatsu’s British beat-infused rock masterpiece
64	Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band		Kai Band's 'Uragiri no Machikado' has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
65	Robinsonsupittsu		A smash-hit classic that captures the bittersweetness of spring
66	Slow motionNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s debut song, a masterpiece that portrays the fateful beginning of a romance
67	A Doll’s HouseHirota Mieko		Mieko Hirota’s signature love song
68	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu		A classic youth-encouragement song by Chiharu Matsuyama
69	Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi		A Heartbreak Love Song on Midosuji
70	Yokosuka StoryYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi's 1976 releases
71	A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji		Joji Yamamoto's enka masterpiece, singing of a heartrending farewell
72	foreignerKUBOTA Saki		Saki Kubota's debut song was a big hit
73	Mary AnnTHE ALFEE		THE ALFEE’s first major hit: a classic youth rock anthem
74	Friendanzenchitai		A masterpiece depicting romance by Anzen Chitai
75	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A classic in rock history, an anthem of courage and hope
76	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
77	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
78	ForeverGosuperāzu		A masterpiece that sings of an eternal bond with a loved one
79	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		A representative song by Southern All Stars with a heartbreak theme
80	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		The Checkers’ heartbreak song sets a record with a massive hit
81	huge nuisanceyunikōn		The sorrow of a salaryman whose newlywed life falls apart due to a solo job transfer
82	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s gem of a masterpiece, gently advising on the journey of life
83	Stardust StageChekkāzu		A classic hit by The Checkers: a love song themed around stars
84	Sky Restauranthaifaisetto		A love song depicting a reunion and a farewell with a lover
85	Goodbye once moreOzaki Kiyohiko		A masterpiece ballad that portrays parting in a positive light
86	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		A heartrending love story that begins in a phone booth at midnight
87	MelodyTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s heartwarming ballad
88	If we ever meet in the city somedayNakamura Masatoshi		A Breakup with an Old Lover and a Wish to Meet Again
89	Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro		A 70s rock-style love song
90	Tokyoyashiki takajin		Yashiki Takajin’s famous song on the theme of moving to Tokyo
91	Autumn Full StopArisu		Alice's Autumn classic 1979
92	GandharaGodaigo		Godiego's theme song for Journey to the West
93	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		The appeal of Tulip’s 1973 smash hit
94	Love without meetingUchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		A classic ballad by Kiyoshi Maekawa that sings of heartrending love
95	Ruby RingTerao Akira		Akira Terao’s mature love song becomes a huge hit
96	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		A song that portrays the refreshing beginning of a summer romance
97	Chasing YokohamaSakurada Junko		Junko Sakurada's Latin-style single
98	Words of FarewellKaientai		The graduation song by Kaientai, “Words of Farewell”
99	If I Could Play the PianoNishida Toshiyuki		A masterpiece whose piano and vocals resonate with the heart
100	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		A heartwarming classic in which a daughter expresses gratitude to her mother
101	RomanceIwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s love songs
102	A café in a student districtGaro		Memories of youth from the era of the student movement
103	Smiling Backkyandīzu		Candies' final single before disbandment
104	EnchantedJudi Ongu		Introduction to Judy Ongg's smash hit songs
105	UFOpinku redii		Pink Lady "UFO"
106	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko		Introduction to Keiko Fuji’s representative enka songs
107	Subaru -Subaru-Tanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s cosmic masterpiece, widely covered and beloved by many
108	I’m appearing under my former name.Kobayashi Akira		A poignant love song about waiting for the one you love to come home
109	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		A love song by Kenji Sawada. Resigned acceptance of a breakup and aching sorrow.
110	Mr. Summertimesaakasu		Circus’s smash-hit debut song
111	Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō		Shimizu Kentaro's funky signature songs
112	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		Classic graduation song