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

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.

Playlist

A collection of moving, tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 90s—heartfelt tunes that resonate with the soul.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Ah, the night in Muntinlupa deepensHamako Watanabe		Hamako Watanabe’s “Ah, Night in Muntinlupa…”
2	Ai-chan as a brideMieko Suzuki		Mieko Suzuki’s “Ai-chan wa Oyome ni” is ...
3	Mother on the QuayAkiko Kikuchi		Akiko Kikuchi’s “Mother on the Wharf” depicts a postwar mother…
4	Tokyo ElegyMikiko Sanjo		Michiko Sanjo’s “Tokyo Elegy” is…
5	Sad WhistleHibari Misora		Hibari Misora’s “Kanashiki Kuchibue” (Sad Whistle) is about a lover’s part…
6	In the flow of the starsAkiko Kikuchi		“Hoshi no Nagare ni” is the soulful singing voice of Akiko Kikuchi...
7	The Ferry of TearsHarumi Miyako		Harumi Miyako’s signature song “Namida no Renrakusen” (The Ferry of Tears) is a heartrending…
8	It’s Tokyo, Mom!Chiyoko Shimakura		Chiyoko Shimakura’s “Tokyo Dayo, Okkasan” is...
9	Goodbye, people of Tokyo.Chiyoko Shimakura		Chiyoko Shimakura’s “Farewell, People of Tokyo”…
10	Ringo OiwakeHibari Misora		“Ringo Oiwake” is one of Hibari Misora’s signature songs...
11	The Sorrowful Bamboo FluteToshiro Omi, Mitsue Nara		“The Sad Bamboo Flute” is by Mitsue Nara and Toshiro Omi…
12	Though I wait for youAiko Hirano		Aiko Hirano’s “Kimi Matedomo” keeps waiting…
13	The Blues I Won’t Forget YouNoriko Awaya		Noriko Awaya’s “Kimi Wasureji no Blues” is…
14	Sad SakeHibari Misora		Hibari Misora’s “Kanashii Sake” conveys the pain of heartbreak…
15	Enoshima ElegyTsutoko Sugawara		Ms. Totoko Sugawara’s “Enoshima Elegy” is a story of heartbreak…
16	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
17	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng		With a melody filled with kindness and warmth, gentle…
18	Becoming a Thousand WindsMasafumi Akikawa		Akikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
19	The Izu DancerHibari Misora		Hibari Misora, the famous song from the film based on a work by Yasunari Kawabata
20	Journey of the HeartTulip		A classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure.
21	Parting at 22Princess Kaguya		A classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
22	I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
23	a red handkerchiefYujiro Ishihara		Spring in the northern country, a masterpiece that resonates in Yujiro Ishihara’s heart
24	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa		A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
25	Premonition of PartingTeresa Teng		She has produced many masterpieces, but...
26	Lingering Snowdolphin		Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
27	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
28	SaraiYuzo Kayama		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
29	Come, spring.Yumi Matsutoya		A celebrated song of spring, a masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya
30	GraduationChiharu Matsuyama		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
31	school daysPeggy Hayama		A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
32	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
33	Album of MemoriesLyrics by Toshi Masuko / Music by Tetsuma Honda		A heartwarming song about memories from kindergarten
34	On the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi Sakamoto		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
35	Northern SpringMasao Sen		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
36	cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
37	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
38	Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
39	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones