Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s: recommended masterpieces and classic tracks
We’d like to ask men in their 60s: What’s your favorite Japanese song?
“Those songs you listened to all the time in your youth,” “the ones you still sing at karaoke”—all sorts of tracks probably come to mind.
In this article, we researched and compiled songs that are popular among people in their 60s.
We’ve selected a wide range, from timeless classics to tracks that have enjoyed a recent revival.
If you love music or just want to check out popular tunes, be sure to take a look!
It might just fill you with nostalgia!
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Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s. Recommended classics and standard tracks (71–80)
countrysideKoji Tamaki
This is a gem of a masterpiece by Koji Tamaki, depicting people who, while facing the weaknesses and conflicts hidden within, live with strength.
The song richly portrays life as it is: a solitary soul kicking a stone, eyes gazing at the night sky in prayer, and an oil-stained back fallen silent.
Its melody gently teaches the importance of not overreaching, but simply taking one step at a time and steadily doing what you can.
Released in July 1996, the song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Coach” and became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who feels lost or anxious in daily life, or who is searching for a way of living that is true to themselves.
Your eyes are 10,000 voltsTakao Horiuchi
For people in their 60s, this might be the unforgettable classic.
The lyrics were written by Shinji Tanimura, and the music was composed by Takao Horiuchi himself.
It was released in August 1978.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon year-end chart and became a huge hit, selling over 900,000 copies.
It’s a sweet yet bittersweet love song that sings of the mysterious sparkle in a loved one’s eyes.
It was also used in a Shiseido commercial and is widely beloved.
It’s a perfect song to sing at karaoke.
loveChiharu Matsuyama
Chiharu Matsuyama’s clear, pure voice gently wraps the bittersweet feeling of a love that surrenders itself to the flow of time.
Released in 1980, this classic is also included on the album “Kishōtenketsu II.” His rich, high-toned vocals poignantly convey a passion that feels like it’s slipping away, leaving a deep impression.
The lyrics, written from a woman’s perspective, are striking and convey the inner conflict of a woman who continues to wait.
It’s also a fan favorite when performed passionately in concert.
It’s the kind of mature love song you’ll want to listen to alone, quietly, at dusk.
Farewell SongMiyuki Nakajima
It’s a sad breakup song about the end of a romance.
Miyuki Nakajima, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido, released it in 1977 as her fifth single.
Don’t you kind of feel like listening to it alone at a bar at night?
If I could fly in this skyTokiko Kato
This song is a single released by Tokiko Kato in 1978 and was used as the theme song for a drama at the time.
Although the song was written by Miyuki Nakajima, Kato reportedly asked her to write it because she wanted to sing a song by Nakajima, who had won the Grand Prix at the World Popular Song Festival.
It’s a wonderful masterpiece with a relaxed triple meter, a slightly folkloric mood, and a touch of melancholy.
Stardust StageThe Checkers
The Checkers’ classic song about the bittersweet feelings of youthful love is etched in many people’s hearts along with fluttering memories.
Its beautiful lyrics paint a world where the sour-sweet parting of a romance is overlaid with the sparkle of stars in the night sky.
Released in August 1984, the track was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Uchi no Ko ni Kagitte…” and became beloved across generations.
The following year, it was also chosen as the entry march for the 57th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, earning even more attention.
With Fumiya Fujii’s clear, transparent vocals and the refined harmonies performed by all the members, the piece achieves a perfect balance.
As you look back on memories with someone special, why not sing it from the heart?
Sky RestaurantHi-Fi set
A gem of a love song set in a high-rise restaurant where the city’s nightscape stretches out in beauty, depicting a heartrending reunion and farewell.
Released by Hi-Fi Set in November 1975, this piece harmonizes Yumi Matsutoya’s delicate lyrics with Kunihiko Murai’s beautiful melody to stunning effect.
Evening darkness and city lights reflected in skyscraper windows—and a reunion with a past lover.
Even as she senses a parting to come, the woman’s earnest wish to cherish this moment alone together strikes deep.
With the gloss of an adult love drama and a refined, urban sound, it’s perfect for a calm evening.
Why not savor it slowly while immersing yourself in the feelings you keep in your heart?