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!
Playlist
| Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 20s: classic and popular Japanese tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Mikan HeartC&K |  play_arrow | C&K's heartrending love ballad |
| 2 | umbrellaKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A melancholic ballad by King Gnu depicting heartbreak |
| 3 | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about continuing to think of an ex-lover |
| 4 | Happinessback number |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by back number |
| 5 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's moving romantic ballad |
| 6 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad gently portrays a farewell. |
| 7 | Cry BabySEAMO |  play_arrow | The appeal of songs that encourage and give courage in difficult times |
| 8 | indigoSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Sukima Switch |
| 9 | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece depicting Masaharu Fukuyama’s marriage |
| 10 | Windy DayELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN’s restart: the inspiring classic “Kaze no Hi” (Windy Day) |
| 11 | Midnight ExpresswayFlower Companyz |  play_arrow | Youth is fleeting, a melancholy of time that passes quickly. |
| 12 | THE OVERUVERworld |  play_arrow | An inspiring rock ballad by UVERworld |
| 13 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic by Spitz, a love song that resonates with the heart |
| 14 | OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 15 | One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s masterpiece “Tsuki to Kyabetsu” – a moving song |
| 16 | scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s emotion-filled love song |
| 17 | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Keep filming love, as if life were a movie. |
| 18 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude to Kentaro Obuchi’s mother |
| 19 | As a personSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring song that sings of the essence of humanity. |
| 20 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s poignant signature ballad |
| 21 | pure soulGLAY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming GLAY classic that encourages people in their twenties who feel lost |
| 22 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's soul-stirring classic ballads |
| 23 | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon,” a song about the pain of parting |
| 24 | MARCHAme no Parēdo |  play_arrow | A youthful song portraying springtime emotions and farewell |
| 25 | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The frustration of words that try to convey love |
| 26 | leap day personRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A moving song that celebrates the sanctity of life and the miracle of love |
| 27 | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s “Eine Kleine” is moving. |
| 28 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | A moving love ballad that sings of a man's heartrending feelings. |
| 29 | I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope that follows |
| 30 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is an inspiring cheer song. |
| 31 | TearsX JAPAN |  play_arrow | X JAPAN’s classic ballad “Tears” is moving. |
| 32 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A moving classic song sung at graduation ceremonies |
| 33 | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A pure love song of a clumsy person |
| 34 | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | A salaried worker–singer’s musical activities that sing of family love |
| 35 | SquallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s love songs from a woman’s perspective |
| 36 | Alone World10-FEET |  play_arrow | The theme song of a standout supporting-actor drama that stays by your side in times of uncertainty. |
| 37 | If I turn around…Janne Da Arc |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad for graduation season |
| 38 | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |
| 39 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | The popular, moving song from the NTT commercial |
| 40 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic beloved at weddings |
| 41 | Thank youSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A heartfelt 'thank you' resonates with the heart. |
| 42 | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | Nostalgic love and music heal the heart. |
| 43 | Be happy, okay?matsumura kanau |  play_arrow | A breakup song sung by Kanau Matsumura |
| 44 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s classic song “Kaede” resonates with the heart. |
| 45 | even ifHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song that sings of a heartbroken man's earnest feelings |
| 46 | weak insectBaba Toshihide |  play_arrow | A song of resolve and hope to overcome life's hardships |
| 47 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly sings of the end of summer |
| 48 | In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s first solo song depicts everyday love. |
| 49 | Memories of Tomorrowarashi |  play_arrow | A beautiful, melancholic ballad by Arashi |
| 50 | In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A song with gentle, heart-touching lyrics that cheers you on in life |
| 51 | DestinyAee! group |  play_arrow | Aぇ! group’s bittersweet love song |
| 52 | more than anyoneBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST |
| 53 | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by SUPER BEAVER |
| 54 | Heart Rainindigo la End |  play_arrow | A ballad that quietly sings about a romantic breakup |
| 55 | Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup |
| 56 | Hide-and-seekYuuri |  play_arrow | A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek |
| 57 | 180°yamazaru |  play_arrow | A love ballad of a mountain monkey. Depicting the struggles of romance. |
| 58 | MetronomeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s love ballad, feelings passing each other by |
| 59 | Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that conveys gratitude |
| 60 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | Walking on a cold night, a heart-touching B’z ballad |
| 61 | BELOVEDGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s classic song that portrays life’s crossroads and love |
| 62 | forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories and love with a lover |
| 63 | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song that sings of gratitude to family and the path of life |
| 64 | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Pyeongchang Olympics theme song, an anthem cheering on hard work |
| 65 | Heartbreak—Are you happy now?Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A youth song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and regret |
| 66 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A song for special memories made with my lover |
| 67 | Wonderful worldindigo la End |  play_arrow | A song that brings the first chapter of indigo la End to a close |
| 68 | It’s not contagious.never young beach |  play_arrow | The appeal of city pop, never young beach |
| 69 | RIVERtofubeats |  play_arrow | The allure of tear-jerking piano ballads |
| 70 | Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | The gentle, soothing music of Kinoko Teikoku |
| 71 | Songlinekururi |  play_arrow | The soothing music of Quruli gently relaxes the heart. |
| 72 | TokyoKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | An anthem cheering on those who pursue their dreams from the countryside |
| 73 | Friends’ SongZūkaraderu |  play_arrow | Zookaraderu stays true to classic Japanese rock |
| 74 | Grim ReaperOmori Seiko |  play_arrow | For those seeking salvation in music, Seiko Omori |
| 75 | Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | A nostalgic theme song that evokes summers of the Showa era |
| 76 | SymphonyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Dai Hirai sings powerfully about his feelings for someone special |
| 77 | A million years of happiness!!Kuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that makes you think deeply about happiness |
| 78 | Sleeping BeautyAcid Black Cherry |  | A moving rock ballad, feelings for a loved one |
| 79 | Evening of the full moonBRAHMAN |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of recovery and hope after the earthquake disaster |
| 80 | MissingKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s signature song, a heartrending love ballad |
| 81 | Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi |  | Masafumi Akikawa moved audiences with “Sen no Kaze ni Natte” (A Thousand Winds). |
| 82 | What you gave meHOME MADE kazoku |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the sorrow of parting and feelings of gratitude |
| 83 | Until the day I can no longer see youMs. OOJA |  play_arrow | Let’s enjoy moving music with karaoke |
| 84 | futureKobukuro |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece where two voices intertwine |
| 85 | Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by Macaroni Empitsu |
| 86 | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad depicting a farewell in the rain |
| 87 | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song |
| 88 | Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that heals the pain of a broken heart |
| 89 | Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND |  play_arrow | A husky-voiced track with a captivating chorus |
| 90 | Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | A classic song that captures the wavering emotions of youth, offering comfort to the heart. |
| 91 | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Hideaki Tokunaga’s famous song expresses a heartrending feeling. |
| 92 | FORK IN THE ROADTAKUI |  play_arrow | Takui Nakajima, popular for his overwhelming vocal ability. 90… |
| 93 | I want to see you.yuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu releases a ballad dedicated to expressing gratitude to his father |
| 94 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | It's an inspiring, moving masterpiece that gives you courage. |
| 95 | Together foreverKobukuro |  play_arrow | An inspirational wedding love song |
| 96 | Love songSambomasutā |  play_arrow | A timeless ballad that resonates with heartbroken men and pierces the soul |
| 97 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A popular song by Noriyuki Makihara, a masterpiece used as a movie theme song |
| 98 | Stay by my side.Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of feelings for a precious person |
| 99 | tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A piano solo piece with a sense of anticipation |
| 100 | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that touches the heart: a masterpiece by Saucy Dog |