Recommended cheer songs for people in their 90s: a collection of timeless tracks that support life
For people in their 90s, many likely enjoy enka and popular songs that represent the Showa era.
In this article, we’ll focus on uplifting anthems among those songs and introduce some recommended picks.
There are many wonderful tracks about life that can serve as a source of strength.
If you’re reading this, please consider recommending the songs we introduce to the 90-year-olds close to you.
They may well rekindle the passion and vitality of their younger days!
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It's okayKiyoshi Hikawa
Life brings various hardships and joys, and Kiyoshi Hikawa delivers a warm, gentle song that embraces them all.
Released in 2019, this work expresses the sadness and feelings of love that everyone experiences through his beautiful vocals.
Like the moon setting and the sun rising, its hopeful message—that tomorrow will surely come—resonates in the heart.
Also included on the album “Shin Enka Meikyoku Collection 9,” this piece is perfect for singing along at recreational gatherings.
Its friendly, singable melody and uplifting lyrics are part of its charm.
Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa
There is a classic song that beautifully and poignantly portrays a northern winter landscape and a bittersweet love.
Powerfully sung by Sayuri Ishikawa, the piece recounts the feelings of a woman traveling from Ueno on a night train to Aomori, where she bids a final farewell aboard the Seikan ferry.
Since its 1977 release, it has garnered numerous honors, including the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance, and stands as a monumental work in the enka genre.
Set against the frigid Tsugaru Strait, the image of a woman quietly deciding to part ways amid snow and the roar of the sea is deeply moving.
Please enjoy a wonderful time together, singing along or clapping in rhythm as you savor nostalgic memories.
era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima
March brings the feeling that spring has arrived.
Among Miyuki Nakajima’s songs, there is one that fits this season perfectly.
This piece sings of life’s joys and sorrows, of meetings and partings.
Released in 1975, it won the Grand Prix at the Popular Song Contest.
Its gentle melody and profound lyrics speak to the listener’s heart.
It has been featured at graduation ceremonies and in music textbooks, and is loved across generations.
It is also a familiar song for older adults.
Why not hum it together with your family and friends, along with nostalgic memories? It will surely warm your heart.
SaraiYuzo Kayama
This is a heartwarming classic that brings back nostalgic memories.
It delicately portrays the feelings of people who leave their hometowns to chase their dreams, and was created by Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura in November 1992 as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “24-Hour Television.” Its title derives from a Persian word meaning a desert oasis or a staging post, and the soothing melody—like a spiritual homeland—leaves a lasting impression.
The piece was composed based on messages of love sent in by viewers from across the country, and even after more than 30 years, it remains deeply etched in many hearts.
It’s a recommended song for times when you want to quietly bask in memories or connect heart-to-heart with someone special.
GraduationChiharu Matsuyama
With a gentle singing voice that warmly watches over new chapters in life, this spring melody has echoed across Hokkaido.
Chiharu Matsuyama’s beautiful ballad invites us to look back on our youthful days while filling us with hope for the future.
The soulful guitar tones and clear, soaring vocals are sure to bring back many memories.
Released in 1979, the song was created as the theme for STV’s program “Graduation at Kushiro High School.” It was also included on the album Seishun (Youth) and continues to be cherished as a classic folk song.
Why not spend a heartwarming time reminiscing together with older adults, letting nostalgic stories blossom?
Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama
Released in 1949 as a duet by Ichirō Fujiyama and Mitsue Nara, this celebrated song symbolizes Japan’s postwar recovery and hope.
The lyrics, written by Yaso Saijō, overlay the dreams and aspirations of young people onto images of beautiful mountains, while the music was composed by Ryōichi Hattori.
Accompanied by fresh, vibrant vocals, it conveys expectations for a new era, like flowers blooming after a harsh winter.
It was also used as the theme song for a film released the same year based on a work by Yōjirō Ishizaka, and in 1989 it was ranked No.
1 on NHK’s “200 Songs of the Shōwa Era that Remain in Our Hearts.” This piece is a song that, while evoking fond memories, allows older listeners to reminisce together about the topics of that time.
Ah, Ueno StationHachirō Izawa
That nostalgic melody echoing from the station that serves as Tokyo’s gateway.
It’s a classic enka song imbued with the feelings of those who left their hometowns to seek new horizons during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth.
Hachirō Izawa’s powerful yet gentle voice warmly envelops the anxieties and hopes of the youth of that era, as well as their love for their families.
Since its release in May 1964, this work has continued to resonate with many and is still cherished today as the departure melody at Ueno Station.
A gem of a song that tenderly gives voice to the complex emotions everyone feels when taking a new step in life.
It’s a track to enjoy while reminiscing and talking with someone dear to you.