Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 20s: classic and popular Japanese tracks
When it comes to songs that make you cry, there are many that rely on sweeping, grand music to stir your emotions, but there are also plenty of works that move you from a more literary perspective.
Pay close attention to every word and phrase—the unique points of view and the precise choice of words that express feelings so accurately are truly striking!
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Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 20s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (1–10)
Cry BabySEAMO
Everyone experiences tough times and moments when they want to give up, and this is a song that encourages you in those moments.
The lyrics carry the message: “When it’s hard, don’t hold back—let your tears flow.” It was also used as the theme song for the 2007 film Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Singing Buttocks Bomb!
As a personSUPER BEAVER
This is a SUPER BEAVER song whose unadorned words cut to the core of human nature and stir the heart.
While acknowledging the darker sides of people—lies, betrayal, and secrets—it still sings of wanting to believe and to keep on loving.
The track was included on the album “27,” released in June 2016.
It was used as the opening theme for the drama “Sono ‘Okodawari’, Watashi ni mo Kure yo!!” starring Mayu Matsuoka, and in 2021 it was also selected for Asahi Beer’s “Asahi Super Dry” commercial.
A powerful ballad that incorporates the band’s first use of strings, it’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re struggling with relationships or frustrated by your own weakness.
Even if people call you a fool, it will give a push to those who still want to live with style.
indigoSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch is a Japanese musical duo consisting of Takuya Ohashi and Shintaro Tokita.
They have produced numerous hit ballads to date.
“Ai” is an unrequited love song whose lyrics depict the difficulty of a romance coming to fruition.
The track highlights Tokita’s beautiful piano and Ohashi’s sweet vocals.
Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 20s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (11–20)
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
A heart-touching ballad that portrays the difficulty of expressing love in words and the fragility of feelings that melt away like snow.
Released digitally in October 2022 as the theme song for the drama “silent,” the song expresses the earnest attempt to convey one’s feelings of love through a delicate, piano-centered melody.
It achieved its first overall No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s JAPAN HOT 100, and surpassed 21 million streams.
When you’re frustrated because you can’t put your feelings for someone special into words, this song is sure to be by your side.
leap day personRADWIMPS
Written by RADWIMPS in March 2022 as the theme song for the film “The Last 10 Years,” this piece portrays the love of two people confronting a finite life.
In lyrics crafted by Yojiro Noda after thoroughly studying the screenplay, he tenderly conveys how miraculous and irreplaceable a loved one’s presence is.
The heartfelt wish to keep living together—even if it meant giving away half of one’s own life—deeply moves us.
Beginning with a piano melody and gradually unfolding into a gentle orchestral arrangement, the song fills the heart with both wistfulness and warmth.
It is a profoundly resonant love song meant for everyone who holds someone dear.
Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
The song Masaharu Fukuyama released in August 2011 features a gentle, acoustic guitar-based sound that resonates with the heart.
The lyrics, written from a woman’s perspective and capturing the feelings of those who dream of marriage, express a resolve to live together and the depth of love.
Chosen as the theme song for Recruit’s wedding magazine “Zexy” commercial, it captured the hearts of many.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon charts and went on to become a long-running hit.
It was also used as an image song for a TV Tokyo variety show.
This is the perfect track for couples about to get married or anyone who cherishes family bonds.
Let the warm vocals wrap around you as you imagine a future with someone special.
THE OVERUVERworld
A rock ballad by UVERworld, a band now popular across all generations, not just among junior high and high school students.
Compared to what are generally called ballads, the tone is somewhat more intense, but the swelling climax at the final chorus is truly moving! The way the acoustic guitar asserts itself feels really nice.