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

GIFTMr.Children

Mr.Children 「GIFT」 MUSIC VIDEO

This piece begins with gentle piano tones, then unfolds into a melody that at times grows powerful and resonant—truly memorable.

Amid differing values and moments of doubt, it carries a kind message about treasuring the unique colors each person holds and recognizing one another with kindness.

Released by Mr.Children in July 2008, it warmed many hearts as an Olympic theme song.

Later, in 2012, it was featured in a Shiseido MAQuillAGE commercial, winning even broader affection.

It’s also recommended when you want to express gratitude to someone important or when your heart feels weary.

The vocals, which seem to gently embrace the brilliance everyone possesses, are sure to soothe you.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

A pop tune spun the day after graduation, depicting springtime partings and reunions.

Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, beautifully captures the complex emotions unique to adolescence through memories with friends.

While wrestling with faint longing and ideals, the melody overflowing with feelings for someone was also featured as the theme song for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial.

Tinged at times with melancholy yet brimming with hope, its sound gently nudges those who, with the arrival of spring, are ready to take a new step forward.

Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

Hello, again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~ / My Little Lover by Uru

The third single by MY LITTLE LOVER, released on August 21, 1995.

It debuted at No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart the week it went on sale, and continued to sell over 100,000 copies each week thereafter.

It was certified “Million” by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

The band’s sound is very approachable, and the melodies have a charming, feminine quality—that might be the secret to its popularity.

Highly recommended.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever you are／ONE OK ROCK（Cover）

It’s just relentlessly cool.

It gives me chills.

I don’t think there’s a woman who wouldn’t swoon after hearing this.

Or is that just me? The lyrics are the kind that make women’s hearts flutter.

Plus, the occasional English and the overall Western pop vibe give it a refined feel that really adds to its coolness.

Your nameSonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket “Your Name” (Drama “Bungaku Shojo” Theme Song) [MV Full]

Sonar Pocket’s 2018 song “Kimi no Namae” is a love song we’d like people to hear—whether you’re hoping to meet someone like this or you’re thinking about marriage.

From now on, the person who will call your name more than anyone else… hmm, that’s wonderful.

It’s also recommended as a wedding song.

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HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~ | Official Music Video

This is a gem of a song, known as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin, that powerfully sings of loneliness and hope.

Set in the stillness before dawn, its strong will to believe in one’s own path and move forward is expressed through a forceful melody.

Its striking, tempestuous sound and emotionally rich vocals resonate together, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.

Released as T.M.Revolution’s third single in November 1996, it was used twice as an ending theme during the anime’s broadcast run.

It has been included on numerous acclaimed records, such as the albums “restoration LEVEL→3” and “B★E★S★T.” When you feel lost in life or are facing an important decision, listening to this song is sure to give you the courage to take a new step forward.

TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'TRAIN-TRAIN' [3rd Single (1988/11/23)] THE BLUE HEARTS / TRAIN-TRAIN

A powerful portrayal of relentlessly sprinting toward one’s goals, this signature work by THE BLUE HEARTS is set in the real world—not a utopia or a hell—and boldly declares that life itself has meaning even if we can’t be perfect.

Released in November 1988, this track, which lends its name to the album TRAIN-TRAIN, uses piano for the first time in the band’s history to create a sense of exhilarating momentum and reached No.

5 on the Oricon singles chart.

In 1989, it was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “High School Rakugaki.” For those standing at a crossroads in life, this is a song that will be a powerful ally.

When you’re torn about a decision, let it be a source of courage that gives you a push forward.