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

Telephoto MarchBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Telephoto March'

BUMP OF CHICKEN is a rock band popular across generations.

Telescope March was released in 2018 as their tenth digital-only single.

It became a hot topic as the commercial song for the smartphone game Yo-kai Watch World.

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DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

Here’s a recommendation for men in their 20s who love dancing.

It’s the 29th single released in 2018 by the performance group DA PUMP.

They covered a classic Eurobeat track.

The “so bad it’s cool” music video became a hot topic and turned into a hit.

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Kobukuro – Tsubomi

Its gentle sound and soaring vocals are deeply moving.

This song by the male duo Kobukuro was released in 2007 as their 14th single.

Written specifically as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad,” it became a huge hit.

It was also selected as the entrance march for the 80th Anniversary National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

This is a signature song by Gen Hoshino, a singer-songwriter who is also active as an actor.

It was released in 2016 as his ninth single.

It is the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (original title: “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”).

His music has a charm that attracts both men and women.

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[MV] Creepy Nuts – Nobishiro (Room to Grow)

For men in their 20s looking for easy-to-sing karaoke staples, I recommend this track included on Creepy Nuts’ album “Case,” released in September 2021.

The warm lyrics woven by R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga are truly moving.

Having reached the milestone age of 30, they express complex feelings about growing up.

With its gentle vibe and pop sensibility, the song features a melody line that anyone can sing comfortably.

It’s a number perfect for belting out with friends or a partner, and it also works great as a self-encouragement anthem.

Bedroom TalkOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Bedroom Talk [Official Lyric Video]

Composed and written by guitarist Daisuke Kozasa, this is a gentle song that tenderly keeps you company in the quiet of night.

It portrays a calm time spent stepping back a little from social media and truly connecting with someone important.

The track is included on the acclaimed 2021 album “Editorial,” a record created with input from all the members, which lends a sense of depth to the band’s expression.

Its warm, mellow atmosphere feels perfect for settling your mind at the end of the day.

It’s a recommended listen for those who are a bit worn out by relationships or who want to drift off to sleep with a peaceful heart.

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

WANIMA’s hit song “Tomoni.” While many of its lyrics are negative, the chorus suddenly shifts to a highly positive message, and that strong contrast made the track popular with many listeners.

In this piece, the lowest note is mid1 F and the highest is hi C#, which is a relatively wide range for a male vocal song.

However, the hi C# only appears twice in the first verse’s A section; the song is basically structured with hi A# as the top note, so with key adjustment it can be quite singable.

Since it tends to have fewer natural breakpoints, lowering the key by one step from your optimal key may work better when actually singing.

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