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

Thank you to youWachi Hinako

[MV] Hinako Wachi “Thank You to You” [MKsoul]

If there’s a senior you want to thank, it likely means you’ve experienced being encouraged or comforted by them.

This song feels as if it expresses, exactly as they are, the words and memories that stayed in your heart.

It’s a track by singer Hinako Wachi, who has gained attention through her activity on social media, released in 2020.

Her honest, gentle voice delivers the message of the lyrics straight to the listener.

Partings are sad, but like in this song, we’d like to say goodbye while holding on to a feeling of “thank you.” It’s a masterpiece that resonates directly with the heart, and one I can wholeheartedly recommend.

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arigatouAmuro Namie

Thank you, Namie Amuro

Even a senior who gave you harsh words will be missed when they’re gone.

The perfect song to express a heartfelt thank-you to such a senior is “arigatou,” sung by Namie Amuro.

It’s a track that really showcases Amuro’s strong, resolute vocals.

Even a senior who always seemed strong while watching over you likely has vulnerable sides they don’t show others.

Why not convey the feeling that you’re thinking of them by gifting them this song?

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Thank you, thank you.Kawasaki Takaya

Arigato, Arigato

Kawasaki Takaya’s song “Arigatou, Arigatou,” infused with feelings of gratitude, conveys a deep love and respect for a senior.

Featured on his second album, “Calendar,” its simple yet powerful melody and lyrics express emotions that are hard to put into words.

The lyrics convey that this senior was an educator, a source of support, and someone to look up to.

Warm acoustic guitar accompaniment and Kawasaki’s heartfelt vocals make the song even more memorable.

Even when you can’t express it directly, this song will surely convey your gratitude on your behalf.

The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo

Sheena Ringo – The Theory of Happiness

A heartwarming song filled with feelings for someone special.

Released in 1998 as Ringo Sheena’s debut single, it’s memorable for its unique worldview and sprightly melody.

It conveys the honest sentiment that simply having the one you love exist is happiness.

The thought of “just having you there is enough” is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

Whether for a lover, family, or friends, why not listen to this song when you want to express your gratitude? It might help the words “thank you,” which are usually hard to say out of shyness, come out naturally.

Thank you, you idiot.Kishidan

Thank you, you idiot.

One of the tracks included on Kishidan’s April 2012 album “Nihonjin” is memorable for its lyrics that candidly express gratitude.

Feelings of thanks that are usually hard to put into words are conveyed through a powerful, rock-infused sound.

The word “bakayarou” (“you idiot”) carries a sense of familiarity and affection that actually amplifies the sentiment of gratitude.

This piece is recommended for those who want to express thanks to someone important but feel too shy to say it outright.

How about listening to this song while picturing the face of the person you want to thank?

Thank youTakamoto Yosuke

Yosuke Takemoto / Thank you

A song by Yosuke Takemoto, who also performed as a member of the vocal unit GiFT.

The things our seniors did for us, taught us, and said to us can be such a powerful source of strength, can’t they? Why not send this song along with a heartfelt “thank you,” filled with all the feelings for everything you received from those mentors?

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Circle of Thanksayaka

Ayaka / The Circle of Thanks Music Video

This is a heartwarming pop number that conveys gratitude straight to those around you.

Created by Ayaka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, it was released digitally in 2013.

It was reportedly written for Nestlé’s campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of KitKat’s launch in Japan.

Ayaka’s feelings about the power of the word “thank you” are woven into the lyrics, and together with her gentle vocals, they resonate deeply.

Listening to this song may give you the courage to express the gratitude that’s hard to say in everyday life.

It’s a track you’ll want to give along with a gift filled with feelings for someone special.