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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Great songs recommended for people in their 30s. Classic and popular Japanese tracks (91–100)
hugYOAKE
YOAKE is a mysterious band project.
They take a highly unusual approach, changing both the vocalist and the genre each time, and have released a string of hit songs ranging from ballads to pop rock.
Among YOAKE’s tracks, this one—“Gyu”—expresses gratitude to one’s father and mother.
The lyrics are orthodox, with a bride-to-be thanking her parents, but the content feels very real, so many women will likely relate to it.
If you’re planning a wedding, be sure to check it out.
giftsakura shimeji
The male guitar duo Sakura Shimeji’s “Gift” is a song I’d love to recommend to students! It sweetly sings about the abundant love from a mother found in everyday life and a simple, unpretentious “thank you.” We tend to think of filial piety as something grand, but expressing gratitude through the little things we can do every day is a wonderful form of it too, isn’t it?
From me to yousakuramaya
This song conveys, from a child’s perspective, gratitude toward grandparents and the wish for them to stay healthy.
Its powerful vocals over an enka-style sound further emphasize the message in the lyrics.
Because it depicts simple, relatable memories, it’s likely to prompt listeners to reflect on their own.
By delivering straightforward words like those in this song—hoping they live a long life—let’s encourage them to keep living energetically from here on out.
Thank You Mamaberii guddoman
This song features a warm, heartfelt melody that conveys love and gratitude to mothers in a straightforward way.
Each of the three members delivers an emotional solo part, expressing feelings for “Mom” from various perspectives—such as from a child to a mother, and from a husband to a wife.
It gently portrays mothers who devote themselves to their families and the appreciation that’s hard to express in everyday life, resulting in a piece that resonates with listeners.
Included on the album “Thank You,” the song was released in February 2025.
The album, celebrating the 11th anniversary of Berry Goodman’s formation, also includes the Hanshin Koshien Stadium 100th Anniversary support song and a tie-in track for NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” It’s a perfect song to gift with carnations for Mother’s Day or whenever you want to express your gratitude.
GratitudeHajime Chitose
Chitose Hajime, a singer who has stood out since her debut with vocals that prominently feature the distinctive melodic inflections of Amami folk music.
The track “Kansha,” included on her 12th major-label album, The Foot of the Rainbow, makes a striking impression with an opening that unfolds in rich, spacious choral layers.
Its lyrics, which express gratitude for ordinary, uneventful days, seem to carry a message that can enrich the heart simply by bringing awareness to them.
It’s a gentle number whose acoustic ensemble soothes the soul and leaves you feeling calm and kind.
To MotherHanzaki Yoshiko
This is a song I’d love to give on Mother’s Day.
Yoshiko Hanzaki’s “To Mother” portrays a mother who has always put her family first.
Even though dual-income households are the norm today, there are still many families where mothers carry a heavy burden.
Mothers tend to push themselves to the limit.
They’re always smiling because they hide so many things behind that smile.
But there’s no need to apologize—just hearing “thank you for everything” will surely make it all worthwhile.
It’s a moving number, gently sung over a piano accompaniment.
4.11Kawasaki Takaya
One of the singer-songwriters who best represents the Reiwa era, Takaya Kawasaki, seems to have a common motif running through all his songs: gratitude.
The track “4.11,” pre-released from Kawasaki’s third album, Warmth, is a perfect example.
It drew attention for being a song he wrote solely for his own child.
The photos and videos used in the music video are from Kawasaki’s private collection, too.
If you feel a bit shy about saying “thank you” to your grown-up child, let this song be your starting point.
It’s a highly recommended song that brings tears to your eyes while expressing heartfelt thanks.