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A wonderful, moving song

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.

Great songs recommended for people in their 30s. Classic and popular Japanese tracks (91–100)

My Little RoseHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / My Little Rose (Lyric Video)
My Little RoseHirai Dai

A song like a love letter that Dai Hirai dedicated to his beloved child.

It conveys the joy of becoming a parent, the worries, and the deep love, all set to a gentle melody that celebrates a child’s birth.

Released digitally in September 2022, the track is said to even include the baby’s first cry.

It’s a warm piece that lets you feel the preciousness of new life and the bonds of family.

Perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special or for listening together as a parent and child.

Highly recommended for those raising children or eagerly awaiting the birth of their own.

dandelionMatsushita Kohei

Kouhei Matsushita – Dandelion (Lyric Video)
dandelionMatsushita Kohei

With a gentle acoustic sound and a warm, tender voice, Kohei Matsushita delivers an encouraging song that resonates deeply in the heart.

Imbued with the desire to become a flower that blooms for a loved one, this piece brims with the purity of caring for someone and the wish to do whatever one can for them.

Included on the album “R&ME,” released in December 2023, the song was written and composed by Matsushita himself, who also created the album’s illustrations.

It’s the perfect track for expressing gratitude or quietly conveying your feelings to someone special.

Great songs recommended for people in their 30s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (101–110)

how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki’s work, which gently sings of gratitude to her mother, is a heartwarming ballad that celebrates the presence of someone precious.

It gazes upon the beauty that shines within each of us, and its delicate piano melody colors a message of gratitude for the small moments of everyday life.

Included on the album “Party Queen,” it was released in February 2012 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi” (Second to Last Love).

The warmly affectionate music video portrays the daily lives of diverse people, filled with kindness that resonates in the viewer’s heart.

When you can’t find the words to express your gratitude to someone important, sending this song will surely convey your feelings.

THANK YOUFukuhara Miho

If you want to express gratitude to that special person who stays by your side in tough times and scolds you when you’re off track, Miho Fukuhara’s “THANK YOU” is the perfect choice.

Included on the album “Music is My Life,” this song was used as the theme for the drama “Paji: The Love Story of a Grandfather and His Granddaughter,” starring Shiro Ito.

It conveys a profound sense of gratitude to someone who has supported you and brought light into your life.

It’s also perfect as background music for expressing thanks to your parents at a wedding.

Why not use this song to convey your overflowing gratitude to the parents who have always been on your side and supported you from the bottom of their hearts?

Song of ThanksZushi Sankyōdai

Zushi Sankyodai 'Arigato no Uta' from Shonan Broadway
Song of ThanksZushi Sankyōdai

Zushi Sankyodai’s “Arigatou no Uta” is a thank-you song that expresses gratitude to parents, as well as to siblings and grandparents.

The memories of being watched over by gentle presences come through in a very warm way.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to “express thanks to the whole family.” No matter what happens, just having family there is so reassuring, isn’t it?

Dog’s Song ~Thank You~ASIA ENGINEER

Asia Engineer / “Dog’s Song ~Thank You~” Photo Trailer
Dog's Song ~Thank You~ASIA ENGINEER

There are many people for whom “family” doesn’t mean just humans.

If you live with a dog, a cat, or any other non-human life, this song will probably bring you to tears.

Asia Engineer’s song “Inu no Uta ~Arigatou~ (Dog’s Song ~Thank You~)” is dedicated to a beloved dog that has gone to heaven, and it’s a tearjerker right from the start.

Even with the precious family members who are healthy and with us now, the day will come when we must part.

Holding that thought close, this song makes you want to shower them with love right now and feel grateful for the happy life you share.

Basking in love, I am here.C&K

I said selfish things and acted coldly…

Yet you were always there, watching over me with warmth.

This is a song by the male vocal duo C&K that directly expresses gratitude to grandparents.

It was released in 2013 as their eighth single.

The bright tone and memorable melody stand out.

However, it also reflects on parting and what comes after, leaving you with a bittersweet feeling by the time it ends.

It makes me feel that I have to express my gratitude as much as I can, while I still can.