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Recommended autumn songs for people in their 90s: A collection of Showa-era autumn tunes

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of autumn songs recommended for people in their 90s.

In addition to enka and popular songs, we’ve included children’s songs and traditional tunes, so those in their 90s are likely to recognize many of them.

All of the songs are themed around autumnal elements like the moon, persimmons, sunsets, and cosmos flowers, so just listening should let you feel the atmosphere of the season.

If you’re reading this, please consider recommending the songs introduced here to the 90-year-olds around you.

Now, let’s dive right into our recommended tracks!

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Recommended autumn songs for people in their 90s: A collection of Showa-era autumn tunes
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1eastSky of my hometownLyrics by: Kenju OwadaAn autumn song that sings of longing for one’s hometown
2eastThat Town, This TownLyrics by Ujō Noguchi / Music by Shinpei NakayamaA children's song of autumn, depicting the way home at dusk.
3north_eastTangled HairHibari MisoraHibari Misora 'Midaregami' Autumn Scenery
4south_eastwild chrysanthemumLyrics by Nobuo Ishimori / Music by Nobuo IshimoriA heartwarming song cherishing the wild chrysanthemums of autumn
5eastDesert of the MoonLyrics by Masao Kato / Music by Suguru SasakiSong of the Prince and Princess Traveling Across the Moonlit Sands
6eastHomesickness on a JourneysongA famous song that gently sings of longing for one’s hometown, resonating in the heart.
7eastRabbit DanceLyrics by Ujō Noguchi / Music by Shinpei NakayamaA nursery rhyme with a soothing rabbit rhythm
8eastLook up at the stars in the nightKyu SakamotoSong of dreams entrusted to the starry sky, a ray of hope
9eastI found a little sign of autumn.songA heartwarming song that sings of autumn scenes
10eastSunset HillYujiro Ishihara & Ruriko AsaokaHill of the Setting Sun, a classic song of parting and departure
11eastcosmos (flower)Masashi Sada“Cosmos” is a classic song about the love and gratitude between parent and child.
12eastBecause the moon is so very blueTsutoko SugawaraA timeless masterpiece that bids farewell under a blue moonlit night, resonating in the heart.
13eastMoonlit Night over the Great Tone RiverYoshio TabataŌtone Moonlit Night, a famous song brimming with the romance of the river and samurai
14eastRindō PassChiyoko ShimakuraA classic song about parting with my older sister, Rindō Pass
15eastThe House in KakinokizakaKoichi AokiKoichi Aoki’s classic song that depicts memories of his hometown
16eastThe sound of insectsMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)A song that beautifully sings the sounds of autumn insects
17eastHarvest MoonsongA Song of a Girl Gazing at the Moon: Sorrow and Hope
18eastred dragonflysongA nostalgic song of red dragonflies shining in the sunset
19eastVillage AutumnsongSatoyama no Aki is a famous song that symbolizes Japan’s four seasons.
20eastvillage festivalsongAutumn village festival, a hymn celebrating a bountiful harvest
21eastmaple leavessongA beautiful school song that sings of autumn foliage scenery
22eastSong of the Four SeasonsLyrics and music by: Toyohisa ArakiShowa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love