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An encouraging song we want people in their 80s to hear. A cheer song from the Showa era.

Music has the power to support the hearts of those who listen, doesn’t it?

I’m sure many people have gained energy and courage from listening to music, or found the motivation to keep going.

And that holds true across generations—there are surely many people in their 80s who have also been empowered by music.

In this article, we’ll introduce uplifting songs we’d love people in their 80s to listen to again.

If you’re reading this, please consider sharing the songs we introduce with the 80-somethings in your life.

Playlist

An encouraging song we want people in their 80s to hear. A cheer song from the Showa era.
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1eastToday is the youngest you’ll ever be!Da CapoIn 2023, marking the 50th anniversary of their debut, they relea…
2eastMarch of 365 StepsKiyoko SuizenjiKiyoko Suizenji’s “March of 365 Steps”…
3eastThere’s always tomorrowKyu SakamotoKyu Sakamoto’s “There’s Always Tomorrow” is about heartbreak and…
4eastthreadMiyuki NakajimaMiyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is about the encounters and connections that appear throughout life...
5eastPlease give me wingsRed bird“I Would Like Wings” is Akai Tori’s 1971 ...
6eastTomorrow is more than todayKuniko Yamada, Miyuki KawanakaKuniko Yamada and Miyuki Kawanaka sing with all their heart...
7eastBeing young is wonderful.Michiru MakiMichiru Maki’s “Youth Is Wonderful” is…
8eastDoor of LifeMariya TakeuchiIn Mariya Takeuchi’s song “Jinsei no Tobira” (“The Door to Life”), each year…
9eastLife’s journeyHibari MisoraHibari Misora’s “Jinsei Ichiro” (One Path in Life) is from 1970…
10eastAlways keep your dreamsYukio Hashi, Sayuri YoshinagaItsudemo Yume o (Always Dream) was released in 1962 and...
11eastThe crown of glory shines upon you.Hisao ItoEikan wa Kimi ni Kagayaku was released in 1948...
12eastYouth CyclingKazuya KosakaKazuya Kosaka’s “Youth Cycling.” 19…
13eastking (shogi piece)Hideo MurataHideo Murata’s “Ōshō” is one I absolutely can’t afford to lose…
14eastFlowers will bloom.Flowers Will Bloom ProjectYoko Kanno’s ... released in March 2012
15eastSilver invites you.Tokyo Boys and Girls Choir“Shirogane wa Maneku yo” sung by the Tokyo Boys and Girls Choir…
16eastLife is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko ShimakuraAn inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
17eastTraveler,Yuzo KayamaAn anthem cheering on travelers who look ahead while remembering their hometown. A masterpiece in which Yuzo Kayama’s clear, transparent voice deeply resonates with the heart.
18eastBrother ShipsIchiro TobaSummary (20 characters): A classic enka depicting the bond of fisherman brothers. Toba Ichiro’s deep, rugged vocals are compelling.
19eastSaraiYuzo KayamaA heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
20eastTokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko KasagiKasagi, who had a major influence on the music scene of the Showa era...
21eastschool daysPeggy HayamaPeggy Hayama is fully Japanese, and her stage name came about from a friend’s remark. Her hit song “Gakusei Jidai” (“Student Days”) was also retitled at her suggestion.
22eastspring’s dry windShigeru IzumiyaSummary (20 characters): Shigeru Izumiya’s “Light and Shadow” is a folk song depicting conflict with society and a classic covered by many artists.
23eastTouchHiromi IwasakiYoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch” was released in March 1985. Its clear, airy vocals and bittersweet melody are captivating, and it’s also beloved as a cheer song for high school baseball.
24eastAh, Ueno StationHachirō IzawaA classic song that sings of Ueno Station and longing for one’s hometown
25eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu SakamotoA heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
26eastGraduationChiharu MatsuyamaChiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
27eastBlue MountainsIchiro FujiyamaA classic youth song that portrays postwar hope
28eastOn the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi SakamotoGraduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
29eastWords of FarewellKaientai“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.