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 (31–40)
threadNakajima Miyuki
It is included on the 35th single, “Inochi no Betsumei / Ito,” released in 1998.
Both songs were used as the theme for the TBS drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints).
It’s a characteristically Miyuki Nakajima song, sung at an unhurried pace, with deeply moving lyrics.
fairylandHamasaki Ayumi
Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic “fairyland.” Because it’s a very upbeat song, many women in their 30s may avoid it thinking it’s too high, but surprisingly the vocal range isn’t that wide; it stays within mid1F to hiD.
What makes it easy to sing isn’t just that—the tempo is slightly slow at BPM 112, and the pitch movement is fairly consistent.
If you carefully track the pitch, you can aim for a high score at karaoke without any issues, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ seventh single, “Tabidachi” (“Departure”).
Released in 2008, it didn’t become an explosive hit, but it still enjoyed moderate success: it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Bokutachi to Chuzaishan no 700 Nichi Sensō” (The 700 Days’ War: Us and the Police Officer) and reached No.
10 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Men in their early 30s may find it familiar.
In short, the song features a fairly simple, uniform vocal line with very gentle pitch movement.
However, it contains a fair number of long notes and the overall range is somewhat high, so it’s necessary to set the key so you can sustain long tones at a relatively high pitch.
Song of JoyMONGOL800
MONGOL800 is a band from Okinawa.
While they have numerous hit songs such as “Chiisana Koi no Uta,” I’d like to recommend a slightly more niche track here: “Yorokobi no Uta.” Unlike most of their songs, this one features a reggae-style rhythm with distinctive off-beats on the 2 and 4.
The vocals are calm and somewhat languid, and since there aren’t many long sustained notes, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their vocal power or lung capacity.
The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)Ketsumeishi
Ketsumeishi is a music group that sparked a hip-hop boom in the overground scene in the 2000s.
Known for many songs about love and friendship, they’re recognized as a hip-hop group that won over a broad mainstream audience with approachable rap.
Among their tracks, “Kachou Fuugetsu” is particularly easy to sing.
The rap elements are relatively subdued, and the song as a whole is arranged with a melody that has a somewhat Okinawan folk vibe.
The vocal range is narrow and the vocal lines are simple, but there are many sustained notes in the chorus, so you need to pay attention to vocal power and key adjustments.
Great songs recommended for people in their 30s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
Happiness.CHiCO with HoneyWorks
A gentle message song that tenderly sings of gratitude to family and the happiness found in everyday life, wrapping you in a warm heart.
Included on CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ album “Mabataku Sekai ni i wo Yurasé,” released in September 2020, this piece portrays universal themes like the bond between parent and child and familial love, set to a refreshing melody.
The lyrics, woven with thankfulness from parent to child and from child to parent, remind us of the preciousness of small everyday joys.
It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you want to express your gratitude to someone important or look back on memories with your family.
Thank youikimonogakari
A gemlike ballad that expresses the desire to convey heartfelt gratitude with a warm melody and lyrics that resonate deeply.
This heartwarming piece reaffirms the bonds and appreciation we feel for loved ones, and has been sung at many important moments in life.
Since its release in May 2010, it has captured the hearts of many viewers as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo,” and is also included on the album “Ikimonobakari ~ Members BEST Selection ~.” It won the Excellent Work Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards, and has been featured in high school music textbooks and adopted as a baseball march.
It’s a highly recommended song for occasions like weddings and graduation ceremonies, when you want to express your gratitude to someone special.