Great songs recommended for people in their 30s. Classic and popular Japanese songs.

Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro

Longing, Sadness, and Strength of Heart – Ryoko Shinohara with T. Komuro (Lyrics Included, Full)

It was their fourth single, released in 1994, and was used as an insert song in the Toei film Street Fighter II: The Movie.

It drew considerable attention because it was produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

The beautiful vocals leave a lasting impression.

Heart UpAyaka & Miura Daichi

Ayaka & Daichi Miura / “Heart Up” Music Video

This is a song that became a hot topic for its star-studded collaboration between Ayaka, who is widely supported across generations, and Daichi Miura.

It’s a pop, upbeat track that makes you want to hum along, but the lyrics are profound, portraying intersecting feelings and two people walking different paths.

You’ll also be blown away by their powerful vocals.

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Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro

Give me an unbalanced kiss

This masterpiece expresses a bittersweet yearning for love through delicate imagery—like a crying figure reflected in a cracked mirror and fingers tracing the moon.

Chosen as the ending theme for the beloved classic anime Yu Yu Hakusho, it became a cross-generational favorite, thanks in part to Hiro Takahashi’s clear, translucent vocals.

Since its release in December 1993, it has been included on the albums WELCOME TO POPSICLE CHANNEL and Hiro Takahashi Best Collection, selling around 300,000 copies.

Its sweetly aching, love-like melody and arrangements that evoke the spirit of 1970s kayōkyoku create a gentle mood reminiscent of a romantic film soundtrack.

Savor this heartwarming song—one to treasure as a cherished memory.

Under the same skyTakahashi Yuu

Takahashi Yu “Under the Same Sky”

This is a song marked by lyrics filled with gratitude and a heartwarming melody.

It celebrates the small joys of everyday life and the importance of our connections with others, gently resonating with listeners’ hearts.

Released in July 2013 as the theme song for NHK’s “Shigoto Hakken-den,” it became an anthem of encouragement for many.

It’s the perfect track for when you’re feeling tired of daily life or your motivation is low.

Listening to it will surely give you the courage to keep going.

Why not listen while thinking of someone you want to thank, wrapped in Yu Takahashi’s warm vocals? It will surely soothe your heart.

Don’t Stop LoveCOMPLEX

Koi Wo Tomenaide

It’s included on their first album, “COMPLEX,” released in 1988.

The sound is characterized by its distinctive guitar, encapsulating Hotei’s signature style.

By adding electronic synth tones to the band’s sound, it creates moments that feel dreamlike, and I felt it’s a track with a playful spirit.

Glass BoyKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Garasu no Shōnen” Music Video

Released in 1997 as their debut single, it’s quite a lavish production, featuring lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Tatsuro Yamashita.

Despite being their debut, it became their biggest hit.

The song blends brightness with a touch of bittersweet emotion.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE 2003 Namie Amuro

This is Namie Amuro’s ninth single, released on February 19, 1997.

It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Virgin Road” and as the commercial song for Hitachi Maxell’s “Platinum & Gold MD.” It set the record for the best-selling single by a female artist on the Oricon charts and became her biggest hit.

At the 39th Japan Record Awards, it won the Grand Prize.