Lovely senior life

A collection of moving, tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 90s—heartfelt tunes that resonate with the soul.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

For people in their 90s, songs released in the Showa era likely left a deep and lasting impression.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of moving, tear-jerking classics from the Showa period.

From songs about heartbreak to those that celebrate family bonds, each piece conveys its own range of emotions.

When recommending songs to women in their 90s, it would be great to suggest them along with the lyric sheets.

I hope this becomes an opportunity to find songs that resonate with their own experiences and memories, moving their hearts.

Tearjerker songs recommended for women in their 90s: A collection of moving, heart-touching songs (31–40)

cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

Sakura Moriyama Naotaro

Speaking of cherry blossoms, they are beautiful flowers that herald the arrival of spring.

This song is a masterpiece that overlays the fleeting nature of sakura with the transience of life.

Naotaro Moriyama’s gentle voice vividly depicts a farewell beneath rows of cherry trees.

Released in March 2003, it became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

Many may know it as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizaiki.” It’s a song that resonates at life’s milestones and moments of parting.

How about listening to it with older adults and basking in nostalgic memories? Wrapped in the warmth of spring, you can spend a heartwarming moment together.

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Words of FarewellKaientai

Farewell Words / Kaientai (with lyrics)

Farewell Words by Kaientai

Do you have any nostalgic melodies that make you feel the warmth of spring sunshine the moment you hear them? Kaientai’s classic “Okuru Kotoba” is a heartwarming piece filled with messages perfect for graduation season.

Its lyrics about the sorrow of parting, the courage to trust others, and the depth of love truly resonate.

Released in November 1979, the song also became well-known as the theme for the popular TV drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3-B.” Singing it together with older adults might spark lively conversations about fond memories.

Consider incorporating it into recreational activities at your facility.

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Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora

Like the Flow of the River Live | Hibari Misora

Like the Flow of the River by Hibari Misora

Let me introduce a masterpiece that represents the world of Japanese popular ballads.

This song is captivating for its metaphor that likens life to the flow of a river.

It sings, over a beautiful melody, of calmly accepting the many events that life brings.

Another hallmark is that many of the lyrics resonate with older adults in their daily lives.

Released in January 1989, it became a major hit.

It is also known as the final work of Hibari Misora and has come to symbolize her life.

It’s a perfect song to sing together with seniors and to share nostalgic memories.

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A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi

A Fine Day for a Journey / Momoe Yamaguchi – with lyrics – high-quality CD audio

A Good Day to Set Out – Momoe Yamaguchi

This song, which sings of departure and hope, is a classic that resonates with many older listeners.

Momoe Yamaguchi’s gentle yet powerful voice gives listeners a push forward.

Released in November 1978, it was also used as a campaign song for Japan National Railways.

It is often performed at life’s milestones, such as graduation and weddings, and is loved across generations.

March brings the feeling of spring’s arrival.

In this season of new beginnings, why not listen to this song, bask in nostalgic memories, and feel hope for tomorrow?

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In conclusion

We’ve compiled a selection of moving, tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 90s.

Although they’re all “tearjerkers,” the lyrics vary widely.

Please consider recommending the songs introduced in this article—along with the lyric sheets—to the woman in her 90s.