Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 30s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

From our joined handsback number

back number – From the Hands We Held (full)

Back Number’s lifelike depictions that capture everyday, ordinary scenes are deeply moving.

This work is their 10th single, released in March 2014.

It opens the classic album “Love Story” and was also used in a JTB Premium commercial.

Despite its bright and lighthearted sound, it is filled with lingering feelings for a lost love and reflections on personal weakness.

Realizing someone’s importance only after a relationship ends, or being suddenly struck by a pang of sadness—these are emotions many people have experienced, aren’t they? This is a heartbreak song that will stay close to anyone who lies awake at night remembering a past love, or quietly sheds tears when they can’t sort out their feelings.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

This work by Ketsumeishi gently embraces listeners with a melody overflowing with songcraft, keeping the rapping to a minimum.

It’s their 24th single, released in January 2011, and it became widely familiar as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program “Sukkiri!!”.

Sung over a quiet arrangement woven from piano and strings, the lyrics convey the pain of unrequited love and a yearning for a beloved that refuses to fade.

Even an adult man who usually keeps his emotions under wraps may find the long-suppressed ache welling up when he hears this song, perhaps even moved to tears.

It’s a touching adult love ballad that makes you want to listen alone, quietly, on a sleepless night.

Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa

Lord of Major / Precious Things

This is a track that could be called the very origin of Road of Major, a rock band formed from a TV show concept! Released in September 2002 as their indie debut single, it set a remarkable record by entering the Oricon Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks despite having no tie-in.

It has continued to be loved over the years, later even being used in a car commercial in Taiwan.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced sound and lyrics that depict an unshakable bond with irreplaceable friends, it’s a song that makes your heart burn every time you hear it.

Also included on the classic album “ROAD OF MAJOR,” this track is perfect for throwing your arms around your friends at karaoke and singing together as you each set off on different paths after graduation.

Its melody, where overflowing passion coexists with a touch of bittersweetness, vividly brings back the shining memories of youth.

Close your eyesHirai Ken

Ken Hirai 'Close Your Eyes' MUSIC VIDEO

The moment that poignant piano intro begins, many of you may feel your memories from that time come rushing back.

This is the 20th single by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, who continues to captivate countless fans with his overwhelming vocal prowess and expressive artistry.

Written as the theme song for the 2004 film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” it became a historic hit, topping the year-end charts.

The lyrics, which portray the sorrow of mourning a lost lover and the resolve to go on loving them in memory, never fail to bring listeners to tears.

Also included on the album “SENTIMENTALovers,” this ballad gently accompanies the heart of a man living on while carrying an unforgettable love.

On a night when you want to quietly lose yourself in memories alone, give it a listen.

With You ~Even After 10 or 20 Years~AK-69

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The vocals come in over the piano and it moves into the A melody, then around the B section it switches to rap.

I think it might be a message song.

The chorus has a band arrangement.

How about taking this opportunity to try a piano-and-vocal performance or karaoke?

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GReeeeN – Haruka

This song captures the feelings of looking out the train window at the moment of setting off on a journey.

Many men in their thirties live away from their parents.

Listening to it while thinking of your distant parents may bring tears to your eyes.

I love you, I love you, I love youFujihara Sakura

"I Love You, I Love You, I Love You" Sakura Fujiwara [Full] Getsu9 Love Song

This version is a live acoustic guitar performance with singing.

She’s probably a singer-songwriter and also crafts her sound with the guitar.

Everything up to the chorus feels natural and flows right in.

If she can make this consistent, I have a feeling she’ll be able to do anything.