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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 (141–150)

Please realize that I’m saying thank you.Umizō Ryōta with Ōtake Shinobu

Ryota Kaizo with Shinobu Otake “Please Realize This Is My ‘Thank You’” MUSIC VIDEO
Please realize that I'm saying thank you.Umizō Ryōta with Ōtake Shinobu

A heartwarming duet song, “Arigatō tte Kizuite Ite Ne” (“Please Notice My ‘Thank You’”).

It was created for the radio program “Rajio Shinyabin” and is sung by vocalist Ryota Kaizo and Shinobu Otake.

The lyrics portray a longtime married couple expressing the gratitude they don’t usually put into words.

The structure, which feels like an actual conversation, is lovely.

By the way, the CD includes karaoke tracks with each singer’s vocals muted.

It’s also perfect for anyone looking for a song they can sing solo.

White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Pure White Lilies for Your Birthday (Full ver.)
White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu

A gem of a song that sings of deep love and gratitude for family.

Centered on the bond between parent and child, it portrays the feeling of giving pure white lilies on a birthday.

Released by Masaharu Fukuyama in 2013, the piece was written as the theme song for the TBS drama “Tonbi.” It was the first time Fukuyama turned his feelings for his father, who died when he was 17, into a song, and that sentiment resonates quietly in the heart.

It’s perfect for times when you want to express thanks to your family or reaffirm your bond with someone special.

With its gentle melody, this warm track gives you the courage to convey your honest feelings.

signpostFukuyama Masaharu

This is a heartwarming song that expresses gratitude to one’s grandmother and ancestors.

Filled with Masaharu Fukuyama’s profound sentiments, it conveys the grand theme of the relay of life through a beautiful melody.

As we journey through life, the song allows us to feel the preciousness of life passed down from those who came before us.

Originally released in 2009, a newly rearranged version was released in February 2022.

It is recommended for those who wish to reaffirm the bonds of family and the importance of life.

The gentle vocals and resonant lyrics will kindle a warm light in the hearts of listeners.

Great songs recommended for people in their 30s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (151–160)

A Day of Joy and Loneliness (Your Wedding Day)Takeuchi Mariya

A Day of Joy and Loneliness / Mariya Takeuchi (covered by Robin)
A Day of Joy and Loneliness (Your Wedding Day)Takeuchi Mariya

This is a song a mother gave to her daughter as she leaves to be married.

“I’m happy, but lonely…” The days they spent together, and so many memories, drift through her heart.

The mother’s feelings—rejoicing in her daughter’s departure into a new life and wishing for her happiness—her blessings and her farewell, the complex emotions of a parent—have been woven into a gentle, unhurried melody.

Nostalgic, cherished memories spread warmly through the heart.

Circle of Thanksayaka

This song, Ayaka’s “Arigatou no Wa,” is filled, just as the title says, with feelings of gratitude toward family.

“Thank you” is such a simple, everyday phrase, but I think many people feel shy or embarrassed to say even this easy word to their family.

They’re so close to us that many things start to feel like a given, but in truth, they’re the ones we should be expressing our gratitude to the most.

Listening to this song will surely make you rethink that.

Letter of Song ~Thank You~yōmō to ohana

Wool and Ohana “A Letter of Song ~Thank You~”
Letter of Song ~Thank You~yōmō to ohana

Wool and Ohana is an acoustic duo that began activities in 2004.

Their “Uta no Tegami ~Arigatou~” is a song of gratitude included on their 2013 album LIVE IN LIVING ’13.

The lyrics were written by Kana Yabuki, who is known for her work mainly in idol and anime songs.

Her warm, letter-like words are sure to make your heart swell.

The gentle acoustic guitar is another highlight of the track.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to in a quiet room while reflecting anew on your gratitude to your family.

rainbowSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)
rainbowSuda Masaki

This is Masaki Suda’s fifth single, beloved by a wide range of generations since it was chosen as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.

Released digitally in November 2020, it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

The music video, which dramatizes the deepening of family bonds through marriage and childbirth, also drew attention.

The lyrics, reminiscent of a proposal, convey a strong determination to protect one’s family.

Listening to it while thinking of the grandparents who have always protected and supported your family will make you want to express your gratitude to them directly.