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

PresentNEW!CHIHIRO

CHIHIRO – Present（Officilal MV）

A song that overflows with the joy of welcoming a new life, wrapped in a warm melody.

Inspired by her own pregnancy, CHIHIRO pours her feelings into this piece, singing about the miracle of two lovers becoming a family and her gratitude toward her parents.

Included on the album “LOVERS,” released in March 2014, the song was also selected as the ending theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV program “Wakeari! Red Zone.” It vividly captures the astonishment of realizing a new life has begun and the inner changes that come with having something to protect.

A ballad we especially hope will reach those about to welcome a new family member or those envisioning a future with their beloved partner.

Listen while holding your child close, and the tenderness of everyday life may grow even deeper.

Dear Sunflower,Kawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Dear Sunflower [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

It’s a heartwarming song of gratitude dedicated to the singer’s own mother.

It’s a bittersweet yet warm ballad that dwells on feelings for one’s mother, and the gentle, persuasive vocals are truly captivating.

The track is by singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, known for the hit “Mahou no Jutan” (Magic Carpet), and it’s included on his album “I believe in you,” released in July 2018.

Reissued in May 2021 as a nationwide distribution edition, this work also features a collaboration project with Hibiya-Kadan.

It can feel embarrassing to express thanks to your mother, can’t it? But listening to this piece might give you the courage to say those simple words.

Be sure to share your everyday gratitude with her.

To youBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT "To You"

Even if you think “it goes without saying,” gratitude won’t be conveyed unless you put it into words.

This BLUE ENCOUNT song wraps up that mix of frustration and warmth.

For the mom who’s always by your side, it delivers the feelings you’re too shy to say—like “thank you”—on your behalf.

Released as a digital single in May 2020 and included on the album Q.E.D, the track is also known for originating from the radio show SCHOOL OF LOCK!’s Parent-Child Bond Project.

Because it’s based on listeners’ real voices, its unadorned words resonate all the more.

FamilyORANGE RANGE

Family

This is a song by ORANGE RANGE.

It’s a warm number that paints a picture of Okinawa’s peaceful everyday life and family scenes, expressing gratitude for ordinary happiness and the passing of the baton of life.

Written specifically for NHK’s Minna no Uta and broadcast from October 2018, this piece—created after the era of the album ELEVEN PIECE—features gentle string tones that resonate deeply.

It reminds us of the gratitude we come to feel for our parents as we grow up, and the preciousness of our unassuming days.

During the LIVE TOUR 018-019, it was performed with a choir, wrapping the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.

When you want to say “thank you,” something that can feel embarrassing in everyday life, this song will surely give you a gentle push.

A masterpiece.

filial pietyWST

WST “Filial Piety” Official Music Video

WST is a unit formed by Micro from Def Tech and DJ Shu Doso.

Released in March 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this song is a heartwarming number that straightforwardly conveys the value of everyday life and time spent with family.

Against the backdrop of inevitable farewells and the frustration of not being able to see the ones you want to, it expresses gratitude in down-to-earth words.

It’s also included on the album “Straight Street,” and the backstory—that the two created it while tearfully talking things through—makes it all the more moving.

There’s a gentle quality that, though a bit clumsy, sincerely speaks on your behalf the “thank you” that’s hard to say out loud.

It could be a lovely touch to include with a letter to your parents at your wedding or as part of a surprise on a special anniversary.

A Song for Youpanchi☆yutaka

A Song for You

“Mom, thank you for everything.” Do you ever feel frustrated that you can’t get those simple words out? This is a song by Punch☆Yutaka that straightforwardly sings about the gratitude we’re usually too shy to say aloud.

After its release in August 2015, it sold over 10,000 copies through direct, hand-to-hand sales.

In April 2018, a nationwide single version was released.

The cover features professional baseball player Takuya Kai in a special friendly appearance, conveying a powerful bond.

It’s the perfect song for when you’re leaving home for a job or marriage, or when you want to express thanks on Mother’s Day.

Even if you find it hard to be honest, sending this song will surely let your mom know how you feel.

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Haj→ “Anata.” Official PV (Full Ver)

I caused my mother worry and trouble, but now I’m truly grateful.

This is a classic by HAZZIE→ that I especially want people like that to hear.

It’s filled with a “thank you” to the mother who taught me love, regret for the times I made her sad, and a pledge for the future.

Released in July 2012, it was also well loved as the theme song for high school baseball broadcasts in places like Aichi and Miyagi.

Its powerful message—blending spoken word and song—speaks for feelings that words alone can’t fully express.

For a wedding or Mother’s Day, why not use this piece to convey the gratitude that’s usually too embarrassing to say out loud?