A selection of Takuro Yoshida’s moving masterpieces: timeless monuments of folk music that will never fade.
Takuro Yoshida has long been a driving force in Japan’s folk scene.
Even after stepping back from his career as an active artist in 2022, his songs continue to live on in the hearts of many.
In February 2026, there was delightful news: “Takuro Yoshida’s All Night Nippon Premium” was broadcast, and a concert—the first in seven years since 2019—was announced! What is the charm of Takuro’s sound that transcends generations? Through numerous masterpieces he created—such as “Let’s Get Married,” “Tabi no Yado,” and “Don’t Talk About Life”—we look back on the legacy he carved into the history of Japanese pop music.
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A selection of Takuro Yoshida’s timeless masterpieces that strike the heart: an enduring monument of folk (31–40)
Appleyoshida takurou
This is a video from a 1988 live performance.
It seems the song has a live-specific arrangement, and the comments section is full of praise.
I’m not very familiar with this song, but even after just a few listens, its appeal comes through—it’s a simple, powerful track.
After the Festivalyoshida takurou
This is a relatively recent live video.
You can enjoy a rich, luxurious sound backed by sumptuous strings.
What’s astonishing is Takuro Yoshida’s vocal power—I think it’s incredible how he projects such a clear, ringing voice.
Doing that at his age truly makes him a model artist.
And yet, my lifeyoshida takurou
This is a rare video that includes a blues harp.
The blues harp is an essential item for folksingers, so it’s surprising there hadn’t been one until this video.
Also, since it’s the young Takuro Yoshida, his long hair gives it a nostalgic feel.
What the Beatles taught meyoshida takurou
I didn’t know there was a song with such a bold title.
But the song itself is pure American folk and doesn’t evoke the Beatles.
No matter where you start listening, it’s a Takuro Yoshida song through and through, with the saxophone standing out alongside the guitar.
Otogizōshiyoshida takurou
This is a live video of their signature song, Kusa Zoshi.
The way he plays the guitar is striking, as if Eric Clapton has possessed him; that alone makes it worth watching.
It’s a recommended song and video that adults can listen to with peace of mind.
A selection of Takuro Yoshida’s moving masterpieces. A timeless monument of folk music (41–50)
My good friendyoshida takurou
The original is by Hiroshi Kamayatsu, so you could say it’s a wonderful song performed by two giants of the folk scene.
Unusually for folk, the drums leave a stronger impression than the guitar.
The drumming is monotonous, but it showcases a distinct character and adds a great accent to the song.
Run toward tomorrowyoshida takurou
The intro guitar has a classic folk-song opening, and it also feels like American country music.
Takuro Yoshida, revered as a god of Japanese folk, has been a great artist who has been writing masterpieces since back then and continues to do so even now.