Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 30s: classic and popular Japanese tracks
I think everyone has times when they want to cry.
When you’re feeling down, hurt, or just want to let the tears flow…
That’s exactly when certain lyrics can pierce your heart.
I’ve put together some recommended songs that can stay by your side through all those different emotions that make you want to cry!
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Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 30s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (61–70)
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
This is a socially conscious masterpiece that portrays the subtle miscommunications between men and women and the nuances of emotional expression with deep insight.
It warmly observes how men open up through drinking and women through tears, each revealing their inner feelings.
Born from impressions Eigo Kawashima had at age 18 during a family memorial gathering, the song was included on the November 1975 album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released as a single in June 1976.
Also known as the jingle for the sake brand Kizakura, it became a major hit, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is a gem I recommend to anyone who wants to face their heart honestly when confronted with life’s sorrow and poignancy.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
Written specifically as the theme song for the film “A Love Letter on Our 35th Year,” this gem of a ballad gently and warmly portrays a love that deepens with the passage of time.
Motohiro Hata’s clear, luminous vocals resonate as if tenderly enveloping feelings for a cherished person.
The track began streaming in February 2025, and a CD single was released in March ahead of the film’s premiere.
The movie depicts a husband who, upon retiring, struggles to write a love letter to his wife; accompanying the protagonist’s emotions, Hata carefully weaves his words like a letter.
It’s a song we recommend to anyone who, in the course of days shared with someone precious, has rediscovered the profound significance of their presence.
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
I thought the rock-style arrangement in the intro also incorporated dance music, and the stable vocals and the interplay of all their singing voices were interesting.
I felt the music had many different colors.
I thought the range of arrangements was broad and that they were challenging various things.
Have Dreams!Tetsuya Komuro × Tsunku♂ ft. May J.
It starts with piano and moves into the A-melody, then transitions to a band sound, and of course it’s stable throughout.
I think it’s amazing to have a song you can simply enjoy.
The lyrics themed around dreams are striking, and the chorus makes it even more enjoyable.
It might be nice to listen to when you’re feeling a bit down.
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
An ultimate, heart-stirring ballad that vividly portrays a farewell in a rain-soaked city.
Yasushi Nakanishi’s clear, gentle vocals beautifully express the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.
This song dramatically captures complex emotions like the fear of losing someone you love and possessiveness.
Released in August 1992, it was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Hitachi Ashita P-KAN Kibun!” Its popularity steadily grew, ultimately becoming a major hit with total sales of about 900,000 copies by 1998.
It has been covered by numerous artists, including Kumi Koda and EXILE ATSUSHI.
For anyone who has experienced heartbreak, it’s a timeless ballad that resonates deeply and begs to be sung along to at least once.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
It was used as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World” and became an unprecedented smash hit.
You could even call it the standard for love ballads now.
It’s a song that’s practically synonymous with bringing you to tears.
Many artists went on to release cover versions.
It’s highly recommended when you’re in the mood to soak in your feelings.
Lovers AgainEXILE
It’s a signature love ballad by EXILE, with lyrics expressing a man’s wistful feelings for his girlfriend.
Fans love it as a tear-jerker, thanks to the sweet vocals of ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO.
The climactic chorus is moving, and it’s especially recommended for men who have someone special in their lives!