[For Seniors in Their 80s] Recommended Summer Songs: From Enka and School Songs to Folk Songs
In this article, we introduce recommended summer songs for people in their 80s! When it comes to summer songs, pieces that depict the sea and the sun are a given, but love songs that express passionate romance are also popular.
This time, among those classic summer tunes, we’ve picked a wide range of nostalgic songs that will be familiar to people in their 80s—from Showa-era hits and kayōkyoku to even shōka and folk songs.
Some of these tracks are loved across generations, so use this article as a guide to enjoy listening to and singing summer songs together with people in their 80s!
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[For Seniors in Their 80s] Recommended Summer Songs: From Enka and Shoka to Folk Songs (51–60)
We are children of the sea.song
“Ware wa Umi no Ko” is a traditional school song that beautifully portrays the richness of seaside nature and the growth of children raised there.
It conveys a love for the sea and the spirit of Japanese people who live in harmony with it.
With lyrics evoking quintessential Japanese landscapes—such as white-capped waves and pine groves—it expresses a sense of calm daily life and unity.
Since its publication in 1910, it has been sung in many schools and cherished by children.
Why not sing it leisurely while gazing at the coastal scenery?
Summer MissIkue Sakakibara
On a music show, Yuta Watanabe—the son of Toru Watanabe and Ikue Sakakibara—performed this song with a perfect copy of the original choreography.
He didn’t look embarrassed at all; he seemed to be having a great time, and it reminded me of how charming this song is! The guitar intro that evokes the Showa era, the memorable first verse, and the chorus with the popular dance moves—I’m sure it’ll get even people who don’t know the song excited.
People in their 50s might all be able to sing along.
It’s my recommended track for August.
Angel's TemptationJun Mayuzumi
Jun Mayuzumi’s “Angel’s Temptation” is a masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and tangled emotions.
Upon its 1968 release, it won the 10th Japan Record Award and became a major hit.
It was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name starring Mayuzumi herself, and the song helped establish her status as an actress.
The lyrics, which sing of a bittersweet love, are perfectly matched by Mayuzumi’s uniquely expressive vocals.
It’s a song that likely resonates with those who have overcome life’s hardships.
Why not listen to it slowly while reminiscing about the past?
The Sea: Its LoveYuzo Kayama
Yuzo Kayama’s “Umi Sono Ai” (The Sea, Its Love).
It’s a song that I hope will help people in their 80s recall their youthful days in the Showa era.
It depicts pressing forward through life’s rough seas with dreams and hopes in one’s heart.
Included on an album released in May 1976, it also served as the theme song for a TV drama.
It’s a classic I’d love to see the generation that has overcome life’s hardships sing and draw strength from.
A perfect song for a moment of gazing at a calm sea while basking in warm sunlight.
[For Seniors in Their 80s] Recommended Summer Songs: From Enka and School Songs to Folk Songs (61–70)
Summer MemoriesYoshiko Takagi and Voce Angelica
“Natsu no Omoide” (Summer Memories) is a classic song that every Japanese person has heard at least once.
Its beautiful lyrics, which evoke the great outdoors of Oze, and its gentle melody are truly captivating.
Listening to this piece makes you feel as if you’re strolling through Oze, filling you with an indescribable sense of awe.
It became a major hit following an NHK radio broadcast in 1949 and has continued to be cherished ever since.
Please take your time and enjoy a leisurely moment as you bask in nostalgic memories.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a comprehensive selection of recommended summer songs, including Showa-era pop and hit tunes, as well as children’s songs and folk songs.
If you’re in your 80s, there were probably many songs you’ve heard at least once.
Enjoy the season by listening to or singing along together and have a wonderful time!