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 masterpieces and classic tracks (81–90)
youAkiko Kosaka
She entered the 6th Yamaha Popular Song Contest in 1973 at the age of 16 and won the Grand Prix performing this song accompanied by her own playing—an incredible talent.
I’ve heard she originally wrote the song hoping the folk group Garo would sing it.
Her clear, sincere, and beautiful voice still resonates and touches our hearts even after nearly half a century.
A café in a student districtGaro
This song captures youthful memories from the time when the student movements of the early 1970s were winding down.
For those who lived through that era, it must be a perfectly on-time song of reminiscence.
The composer is Koichi Sugiyama, known for creating the game music for the Dragon Quest series.
The instrument with the mysterious tone in the interlude is the cor anglais, a relative of the oboe.
Smiling BackCandies
This is a song by Candies, an idol trio consisting of Ran-chan, Miki-chan, and Sue-chan.
Released in 1978 before their breakup, it was effectively their final single.
Their bubbly vocals still sound adorable even today.
Which member were you a fan of?
UFOPink Lady
I bet many men would say they devoted their youth to them.
It’s a smash-hit single released in 1977, memorable for its slightly mysterious melody and humor-filled lyrics.
Some of you might also be reminded of the instant yakisoba TV commercial.
foreignerSaki Kubota
It’s an impressive song that opens with an exotic intro.
The pain of heartbreak and the feeling of loneliness are expressed by likening them to a traveler on the Silk Road.
Released in October 1979 as Saki Kubota’s debut single, it was also used in a Sanyo Electric commercial and reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart in December of the same year.
It became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.
It’s a perfect song for people in their 60s as a memory of their youth, and it’s also a great choice to try singing at karaoke.
Mr. SummertimeCircus
Released in March 1978 as Circus’s debut single, this song became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.
A cover of a French tune, it was also used for Kanebo’s summer campaign and reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
The lyrics, depicting lost love and the mirage of summer days, blend with Circus’s clear, airy harmonies to create a wistful mood.
Lines like “I gave in to temptation” and “The only one I loved was you” convey a complex mix of regret and lingering attachment.
It’s the perfect track for the end of summer—an adult love song that lingers.
Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks (91–100)
Yokosuka StoryMomoe Yamaguchi
This is a song by Momoe Yamaguchi, a legendary figure who raced at the forefront of the idol scene in the 1970s.
It was released in 1976.
Her cool singing style with a hint of darkness is wonderful.
Some of you might even say your youth was all about her.