[For Gifts and Video BGM] A Song for Celebrating the 60th Birthday (Kanreki)

Family songHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Family Song (Official Video)

This is a warm song that portrays the diversity of modern families.

It carries the message that the essence of family lies in caring for one another, regardless of blood ties or form.

It also gained attention as the theme song for Nippon TV’s Wednesday drama “Overprotected Kahoko.” Released in August 2017, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The music video makes a strong impression with staging that challenges fixed ideas about family, including Gen Hoshino playing the role of a mother.

It’s also a great gift for someone at a milestone in life—a heartwarming song that helps you rediscover the bonds between family and friends.

PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – PRESENT (Japanese ver.)

A heartwarming song that delivers feelings of love and gratitude as a formless gift.

Released on the 2020 best-of album “5,” it was produced in both English and Japanese versions.

The lyrics express how words of love can set people free even in hard times, and depict carefully wrapped feelings being given to someone special—just listening warms the heart.

It’s a perfect song for conveying your feelings to a loved one on their birthday, or for singing at karaoke to show your everyday appreciation.

I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu

Walk looking up Sakamoto Kyu — with lyrics

Here is the famous song by Kyu Sakamoto that was loved not only in Japan but also overseas under the title “Sukiyaki.” It was released in 1961.

With lyrics by Rokusu ke E i and music by Hachidai Nakamura, it’s a masterpiece by the so-called “Roku-Hachi-Kyu Trio.” The whistling in the instrumental break was reportedly performed by Kyu Sakamoto himself, who was skilled at whistling.

Although the lyrics are sad, the song carries a bright energy that somehow lifts your spirits.

It’s a tune that may shine a hopeful light on the life ahead for those reaching their sixtieth birthday.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri

Yukio Hashi & Sayuri Yoshinaga / Itsudemo Yume o (Always Dream)

Known as one of Japan’s quintessential duet songs, this piece gently stays close to people’s hearts like falling rain and shining stars.

The lyrics portray “that girl,” who keeps on singing, and express how her voice reaches those carrying loneliness and sorrow.

Since its release in September 1962, it sold 300,000 copies in just one month and went on to achieve a cumulative 2.6 million copies, becoming a massive hit.

It was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name, which likewise enjoyed great success.

It’s a perfect song to gift someone celebrating their 60th birthday, to honor the life they’ve lived so far and to offer hope for the next chapter.

Love RadiantEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI / Ai Sansan

This song gently yet powerfully sings about walking through a fulfilling life while embracing a range of emotions.

It’s EXILE ATSUSHI’s cover of a Hibari Misora classic, and it conveys a sense of history and the passage of time.

The lyrics depict the small feelings everyone experiences in everyday life, showing how they enrich our lives.

Because the song conveys relatable themes with a grand atmosphere, it evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and emotion.

As a timeless masterpiece, it’s a track that even those who only know Hibari Misora’s original can enjoy for its world-building.

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threadNakajima Miyuki

Thread – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

This song is known as a classic that accompanies life’s milestones.

Its lyrics liken encounters and bonds between people to threads, resonating deeply with the heart.

Although it was released in 1992, it became widely known after being used as the theme song for the 1998 drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints).

Showcasing Miyuki Nakajima’s delicate sensibility, the piece describes the small wounds and hardships in life as “frayed edges” and portrays fateful encounters as “blessed unions.” It’s perfect as a gift for someone celebrating their 60th birthday, or as background music for a tribute video.

This is a song that lets you look back on your life and gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

From here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurō

From here on, Ondo

It’s a song that conveys positive feelings, calling on us to look toward the future rather than dwell on the path so far.

Listening to a track that focuses on what lies ahead is perfect for milestone ages, boosting your motivation to live energetically from here on out.

As the title suggests, the rhythm and sound draw on the traditional “ondo” style—another highlight—whose powerful tones give strength to the heart.

Savor the lively sound and positive lyrics, and let it be the spark that helps you enjoy the life ahead.

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