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 (41–50)
A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in 2007, “Chippoke na Yuuki” was a milestone song for FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, achieving their then-highest position of No.
8 on the Oricon chart.
Many people in their 30s will fondly remember Tomohiro Waki being featured on the cover and in the music video, and for those who’ve spent a fair number of years in the working world, the lyrics that unexpectedly stir the heart are sure to make you want to belt it out at karaoke.
True to FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ straightforward melodies, there’s nothing particularly difficult, but the fast sections that incorporate rap-like vocals typical of 2000s J-pop can be sung smoothly if you memorize the lyrics well beforehand.
confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
There must be plenty of people in their thirties today who can’t help but squint with nostalgia at the sight of Eiichiro Funakoshi’s jacket with an umbrella.
“Kokuhaku” (Confession) is a hit song released in 2008, a masterpiece that belts out incredibly straightforward, honest lyrics with all its might.
True to their style, the lyrics are packed with words and delivered at a slightly rapid pace, but it’s quintessential 2000s J‑POP, and for those who were in their teens to twenties back then and are now in their thirties, it likely feels like the melody of their youth—something they can sing with ease.
Just a heads-up: the final chorus modulates up by a half step!
funny storyTani Yuuki
A gem of a ballad that expresses gratitude to a loved one, woven together with a heartwarming melody.
While tormented by regrets and self-loathing in the memories, it conveys deep thankfulness to a cherished person and a strong determination to face forward and keep walking.
Tani Yuuki’s gentle yet powerful vocals resonate deeply, embracing the complex emotions we all carry.
Featured on the album “HOMETOWN,” released in May 2024, the song is also accompanied by a well-received music video that depicts a warm, family-themed story.
It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone important, or for occasions like graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings where you wish to express gratitude.
Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI
With a warm, translucent voice, EXILE ATSUSHI pens a wedding song themed around love and bonds.
Gently singing of the importance of affection felt in days walked together and vows to the future, this work carefully portrays the delicate emotions of a romance born in everyday life transforming into eternal love.
Released as a single in October 2014, it was featured in a commercial for the wedding magazine Zexy and earned the Best Vocal Performance at the 56th Japan Record Awards that same year.
It was subsequently included on the album Love Ballade, captivating listeners across a wide audience.
Whether for a moody evening spent savoring a drink while feeling the bond with someone special, or as wedding background music, it will surely stay close to your heart.
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
It’s a timeless masterpiece etched in my heart along with memories of my nostalgic youth.
Beginning with a fresh morning scene, it portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they waver between friendship and romantic feelings, conveyed through a passionate melody and powerful vocals.
A signature work by BAAD, it was released as a single in December 1993 and used as the first opening theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK.
In March 2021, it won the Users’ Choice Award at the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize, and it continues to be loved across generations.
With lyrics that explore universal themes such as the frustrations of love and the courage to take a step forward, it’s perfect for moments when you want to indulge in sweet, bittersweet memories of romance.
MARIONETTEBOØWY
It’s their sixth single, released in 1987.
With lyrics by Kyosuke Himuro and music by Tomoyasu Hotei, it features an impressive lineup.
The simple rock sound is striking.
It became quite a hit and is now considered one of their signature songs.
The straightforward melody sticks in your head.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a very popular song with a timeless, unfading sound.
The driving, high-speed feel of the music is irresistible.
If it were just that, it might simply come across as “masculine” or “tough,” but by making “stargazing” its romantic theme, the song has become one that appeals to women as well.