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!

Playlist

Popular Japanese songs among men in their 60s: recommended masterpieces and classic tracks
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki		A heartrending love song, a masterpiece by Yutaka Ozaki
2	Wine Red HeartSafe zone		A classic hit by Anzen Chitai that portrays mature love
3	Lingering Snowdolphin		Out-of-season snow and a scene of farewell
4	Blue Light YokohamaAyumi Ishida		"Blue Light Yokohama" — Ayumi Ishida's classic hit
5	Our JourneyMasatoshi Nakamura		A classic youth anthem like sunlight filtering through the trees, resonating in the heart
6	Strawberry Statement, Once Againbang bang		A timeless song that paints memories of youth, resonating in the heart.
7	First loveKozo Murashita		A bittersweet unrequited-love youth song, a smash hit
8	As time goes byKenji Sawada		A song of love and healing for lonely men and women
9	Kanda RiverPrincess Kaguya		A classic anthem of youth, portraying nostalgic love and everyday life
10	Love is a mirageGamu		Gamu’s poignant heartbreak love song, a masterpiece.
11	Dancing All NightMonta & Brothers		Montta & Brothers' 1980 smash hit
12	ChampionAlice		Alice, the 1978 smash hit “Veteran”
13	Cactus FlowerTulip		A heartrending love song of heartbreak and rebirth, a classic by Tulip
14	In the Middle of a DreamTakao Kisugi		A calm, wistful love song—a timeless classic that resonates with the heart.
15	Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s commercial jingle becomes a classic
16	Please give me wingsRed bird		An inspiring classic that sings of youths' dreams and hopes
17	Parting at 22wind		A classic about the wind, a bittersweet love story
18	Love Dial 6700Finger Five		Finger Five’s youth song, an eternal classic
19	Blue ChateauJackey Yoshikawa and the Blue Comets		A bittersweet love story set in a blue castle
20	My good friendHiroshi Kamayatsu		A folk rock classic that depicts friendship and life
21	Burn, you fine womanTwist		I recommend Masanori Sera’s classic song ‘Moero Ii Onna’ (Burn, Sexy Woman).
22	scarecrowMasashi Sada		During the folk boom, Masashi Sada’s classic song
23	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature song “Kanpai” is popular among people in their 60s.
24	Legend of DreamsStardust☆Revue		Mr. Kaname Nemoto of Stardust Revue has a vocal range…
25	In the night sky after the rainKiyoshiro Imawano		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s masterpiece: the appeal of his emotionally rich songs
26	Another SaturdayShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada’s “Another Saturday” is easy to sing.
27	Imperial Regent DeclarationMasashi Sada		Masashi Sada’s famous song, a hymn to family love
28	To the most important personTunnels		The Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
29	I tell lies with these eyes.CHAGE and ASKA		The musical duo CHA…, who have left behind many classic songs,
30	metropolisCrystal King		The classic hit by Crystal King, 'Song of Youth'
31	FeelingHi-Fi set		A timeless, heart-piercing song that sings of the sorrow of a broken heart
32	Please, God!The Tempters		A fervent prayer of youth and an earnest longing for love
33	blue eyesJackey Yoshikawa and the Blue Comets		A classic hit from the Group Sounds boom, a bittersweet love story
34	setting sunTakuro Yoshida		Takuro Yoshida’s classic “Rakuyō,” a heart-stirring masterpiece
35	outdatedEigo Kawashima		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song “Jidai Okure”
36	GoodbyeOf course		From rain to snow, a timeless classic about a bittersweet farewell
37	RobinsonSpitz		A masterpiece that captures the bittersweetness of spring and youth, resonating in the heart.
38	Slow motionAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s debut single, a classic of pure love
39	A Doll’s HouseMieko Hirota		Mieko Hirota's Gemlike Love Songs
40	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthChiharu Matsuyama		A song about believing in dreams and living to the fullest
41	Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei		A song about a heartrending love, set in Osaka.
42	A world without youThe Beavers		A rock masterpiece single that portrays the pain of heartbreak
43	Blind BirdThe Mops		A pioneering album of psychedelic music
44	I don’t want to let go.The Youngers		A timeless song that sings of youthful love, lingering in the heart.
45	Ha-ha-haThe Lind & Lindas		A popular song from Kansai GS, featuring an appealing, cheerful melody.
46	With the setting sunThe Wild Ones		A classic with a refreshing melody that shines under the blue sky.
47	Let’s go, Shake!Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys		A classic surf rock song, an icon of youth culture
48	The lights of Sakhalin do not go outThe Jenova		Group sounds with a wistful Russian folk song vibe
49	No-No BoyThe Spiders		The youthful radiance portrayed in the Kamayatsu style
50	Memories SakeSachiko Kobayashi		Sachiko Kobayashi’s enka: songs of melancholy and love
51	youthKoichi Morita and Top Gallant		A timeless hit by Top Garan that resonates with youthful memories
52	huge nuisanceUnicorn		Dreams and hopes of newlyweds shattered by a solo job transfer
53	homeYusaku Kiyama		A warm ballad of a father's love for his child
54	Yoko of the Port, Yokohama, YokosukaDown Town Boogie Woogie Band		A masterpiece by the Downtown Boogie-Woogie Band
55	Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta		Hiromi Ohta’s classic song is a masterpiece that evokes the feeling of travel.
56	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A farewell in the rain, a ballad that echoes in the heart
57	My Dear EllieSouthern All Stars		A timeless song about love and regret that touches the heart.
58	Street-corner TwilightShanels		A timeless song that resonates in the heart, coloring the memories of youth
59	Farewell, my loverMasaaki Sakai		A poignant masterpiece about heartbreak, a song that resonates with the heart
60	Torn LoveHideki Saijo		Hideki Saijo’s signature song “Tigireta Ai,” a classic from the Showa era
61	Body and soulDown Town Boogie Woogie Band		The passionate song “Mi mo Kokoro mo” is popular.
62	Mary AnnTHE ALFEE		A youthful rock ballad that sublimates feelings of love
63	FriendSafe zone		A smash hit on Night Hit Studio
64	ultra soulB’z		A song of the heart that challenges the limits and pursues dreams
65	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A fiery rock tune that cheers on life
66	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		Energize your heart with a rock tune of love and gratitude
67	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		A song of the heart that overcomes solitude and walks toward the future
68	ForeverThe Gospellers		The moving power of a classic song that sings of eternal love
69	TSUNAMISouthern All Stars		A classic song that captures the pain of heartbreak: the melody of 'Tsunami'
70	A Tearful RequestThe Checkers		Heartfelt breakup songs from late-night radio: timeless classics that resonate
71	countrysideKoji Tamaki		A masterpiece that portrays life’s struggles and hopes
72	Your eyes are 10,000 voltsTakao Horiuchi		Lyrics by Shinji Tanimura, a famous song by Takao Horiuchi
73	loveChiharu Matsuyama		A classic song by Chiharu Matsuyama that sings of a heartrending, wistful love
74	Farewell SongMiyuki Nakajima		A masterpiece from Hokkaido that sings of heartbreak
75	If I could fly in this skyTokiko Kato		A famous song by Miyuki Nakajima sung by Tokiko Kato
76	Stardust StageThe Checkers		A poignant youth anthem by The Checkers
77	Sky RestaurantHi-Fi set		A bittersweet reunion song at a high-rise restaurant
78	Goodbye once moreKiyohiko Ozaki		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic that portrays a breakup in a positive light
79	Rainy BlueHidemasa Tokunaga		A late-night phone call, a bittersweet love song in the rain
80	MelodyKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki’s Heartfelt Ballads
81	I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto		A timeless masterpiece that lifts the heart and moves people across generations.
82	Time, stop.Eikichi Yazawa		A classic by Eikichi Yazawa, a celebrated song that depicts a summer romance.
83	If we ever meet in the city somedayMasatoshi Nakamura		Masatoshi Nakamura’s moving classic: a song of farewell and memories
84	Sexual Violet No. 1Masahiro Kuwana		1970s rock sound, adult passion
85	youAkiko Kosaka		Grand Prix at 16; a beautiful singing voice that resonates in the heart
86	A café in a student districtGaro		Memories of a classic song that sings of youth in the student movement
87	Smiling BackCandies		A classic song from before the idol group’s breakup
88	UFOPink Lady		Classic songs of youth, nostalgic hit tunes
89	foreignerSaki Kubota		A classic hit by Saki Kubota that likens heartbreak to a traveler
90	Mr. SummertimeCircus		A bittersweet love song for grown-ups to listen to at summer's end
91	Yokosuka StoryMomoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi, a legendary song from the idols of the 1970s
92	TokyoTakajin Yashiki		Yashiki Takajin’s classic song “Tokyo,” depicting the move to the capital
93	Autumn Full StopAlice		Autumn folk song, a famous piece by Alice
94	GandharaGodiego		Theme song of Journey to the West, one of Godiego’s signature songs
95	Journey of the HeartTulip		A signature song by Tulip, moving with its sweet vocals
96	Love without meetingHiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool Five		A classic song that sings of a wistful longing for someone far away
97	Ruby RingAkira Terao		Akira Terao’s classic: the emotions of youth and love
98	Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s summery youth anthem about a bittersweet romance
99	Chasing YokohamaJunko Sakurada		A famous song by Junko Sakurada written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima
100	Words of FarewellKaientai		Kaientai’s classic song “Okuru Kotoba” is beloved as a graduation anthem.
101	Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band		The singable classic by Kai Band, “Uragi-ri no Machikado” (On the Street Corner of Betrayal)
102	If I Could Play the PianoToshiyuki Nishida		A moving work whose drama insert song resonates with the heart
103	cosmos (flower)Momoe Yamaguchi		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to one’s mother
104	EnchantedJudy Ong		Judy Ongg’s smash hit song from Taiwan
105	I’m appearing under my former name.Akira Kobayashi		A poignant love song of a woman who keeps waiting
106	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightKeiko Fuji		Keiko Fuji’s signature song, Sad Love Song of a One-Night Affair
107	Subaru -Subaru-Shinji Tanimura		An inspiring masterpiece that explores the universe and life
108	Do whatever the hell you want.Kenji Sawada		Sad love masterpiece by Kenji Sawada, stirring the heart
109	A solitary journey to MichinokuJoji Yamamoto		Joji Yamamoto’s bittersweet enka love classic
110	Heartbreak RestaurantKentaro Shimizu		A catchy classic in the funk style
111	RomanceHiromi Iwasaki		A heart-throbbing song by 70s idol Hiromi Iwasaki
112	Graduation PhotoYumi Arai		A classic song that portrays Yumi Arai’s youth, a graduation song