Great songs recommended for people in their 30s. Classic and popular Japanese songs.
I believe everyone has someone they want to thank.Songs that sing about gratitude are all wonderful, aren’t they?It doesn’t matter who that person is!Your mother, father, family, friends, partner, seniors or juniors—there are so many, I’m sure.I hope you’ll listen while thinking of that special person.
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Good songs recommended for people in their 30s: Masterpieces and popular Japanese songs (81–90)
To youLAF
LAF is a duo of rappers: Ozn, known for his lyricism, and AN$EM, known for his flow.
Rather than following the trap trend, they’ve made a name for themselves with a style that blends J-pop into hip-hop, consistently releasing moving tracks.
Among their songs, “To You” is perfect for expressing gratitude to one’s parents.
It explores what children learn from their parents and how a parent’s example influences them.
It’s a piece that offers these insights, making it especially recommended for those who have children.
NectarMOROHA
The rap group MOROHA’s “Nectar” is a masterpiece that beautifully sings of the fragility and preciousness of family.
The spoken, conversational vocals—what’s often called poetry reading—bring the lyrics to life.
One of the song’s charms is the way its story unfolds at a pace that feels like riding a time machine from the past to the present.
The sorrows of life, the joys, and the constant bond of family…
It’s a moving piece that’s hard to listen to without tears—why not give it a try?
Nobody’s HomeONE OK ROCK
Nobody’s Home by ONE OK ROCK, in which vocalist Taka sings about his feelings toward his parents, is included on the 2010 album Niche Syndrome.
The song reflects on days when, despite their constant warmth and watchful care, he failed to notice and pushed them away.
Now that he’s finally able to recognize that warmth, his heart overflows with gratitude.
When we’re young, it can be hard to notice not only our father’s feelings, but our family’s as a whole.
Once you realize it as an adult, be sure to express your gratitude clearly—just like in this song.
Thank youSun Set Swish
This work features a warm melody that gently wraps you in a feeling of gratitude, paired with straightforward lyrics that resonate in the heart.
It gently speaks to the importance of conveying a simple “thank you” and the feelings we hold for those who support us.
The finely crafted lyrics by the band’s leader, Junzo Ishida, quietly yet powerfully express gratitude to a mother.
Released in August 2007, the song was also used as the ending theme for the anime Big Windup! (Ookiku Furikabutte).
It is included on the album PASSION and continues to be loved by fans.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those who find it hard to say “thank you” in everyday life.
It also makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift to accompany a present.
Thank youTHUNDER
THUNDER is a reggae singer based in Amagasaki who’s active across the Kansai region.
Since he’s a reggae singer, his name isn’t pronounced “Sanda” but “Tonda,” in the Jamaican style.
His classic track “Arigatou” is a straightforward song of gratitude to his parents.
Works like this tend to reflect an artist’s background quite openly, and listening to this track, you can really sense how deeply kind and caring THUNDER is toward his parents.
If you call it loveUru
This song, gently sung by Uru with deep affection for a loved one, evokes the image of family love through its message of realizing the love we had taken for granted.
The fact that it was also used as the theme song for the drama “My Family” further reinforces the sense of familial bonds.
The grand resonance of piano and strings layered with a vocal that conveys both tenderness and strength conveys a determination to support one’s family.
The lyrics depict deepening love as people overcome misunderstandings, making it a song that prompts us to reflect on those closest to us.
How about using this song to remember the love that has become so familiar over many years between parent and child that it feels taken for granted?
Great songs recommended for people in their 30s. Classic and popular Japanese tracks (91–100)
existenceWANIMA
A heartwarming song woven with feelings for a grandmother, perfect for Mother’s Day.
Released by WANIMA in March 2025, the piece was written specifically as the Mother’s Day campaign commercial song for the flower gift service “Hana Cupid.” Drawing on vocalist KENTA’s experience of being raised by his grandmother, it gently sings of memories in a seaside town and the bonds with loved ones.
Even within its powerful rock sound, the warmth of the vocals stands out, resonating with heartfelt gratitude toward someone special.
Together with the commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura, the song has become a hot topic, and many people on social media are saying, “I want my mother to hear this.” It’s gaining attention this year as a track to give alongside a Mother’s Day present.