Popular Japanese songs among men in their 20s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks.

OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki – Oh My Little Girl

This song is a classic by Yutaka Ozaki and remains popular with younger generations.

It’s a beautiful, gentle love song that resonates with the heart.

If you have a special girlfriend or partner, try listening to it together—it might just become a precious song for you.

Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA / Rainy Blue ~1997 Track~

This song is an old one, but it’s a masterpiece by Hideaki Tokunaga, and I think many people from younger generations know it too.

It’s a very poignant and beautiful piece, and I believe anyone who has experienced heartbreak will be moved to tears by it.

Whether you’ve heard it before or not, it’s a song I’d love for you to listen to again.

Embraced by autumn leaves50TA

Eiko Kano, Embraced by Autumn Leaves

The comedian Eiko Kano made his debut as the musician 50TA through a segment on the show London Hearts.

This is a signature song that could be called his representative track.

Its catchy phrases and friendly melody make it very popular with children.

It will make you want to go see the autumn leaves.

It’ll get stained.Chatmonchy

Chatmonchy “I’ll Be Dyed” Music Video

This song, which was the theme for the late-night drama “Tonsura,” is a connoisseur’s favorite, and surprisingly many Chatmonchy fans love it.

It’s a poetic piece that depicts that exquisite time from the moonlit late night until the first light of dawn.

A masterpiece you’ll want to listen to over and over again.

Ahondara MarchGOING STEADY

GOING STEADY – Ahondara March

A classic by the legendary youth punk band GOING STEADY, whose legacy still lives on.

It starts as a ballad that plaintively sings of autumn scenes, then suddenly explodes into a blistering punk rock track—an astonishing structure.

It’s a perfect song for young people living recklessly.

To the moonHump Back

Hump Back – To the Moon (Official Music Video)

A famous Hump Back song that was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Onryu.” Though they’re a girls’ band, their straight-ahead rock approach captivates fans.

There’s a cool, unflinching grit in how they sing their heartfelt feelings.

It’s a song you want to keep listening to longer.

Autumn songKAN

’Autumn song’ written by KAN (Japanese pop artist)

This is a classic ballad by singer-songwriter KAN.

KAN’s wonderful singing voice pairs perfectly with the piano.

The melody line, reminiscent of Billy Joel, is very pleasing—despite being a bittersweet song, it leaves you with a calm, peaceful feeling.