Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 90s: energizing power songs that boost vitality

For people in their 90s, many likely enjoy early Showa-era songs, as well as popular tunes and enka.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of uplifting songs—drawn from beloved hits that represent the Showa period—that we recommend for women in their 90s.

We’ve gathered tracks with encouraging messages and lyrics that can be a source of comfort, along with bright, cheerful songs that lift the spirits.

If you’re reading this, we hope you’ll recommend the following picks to someone in their 90s.

We’d be delighted if this article helps bring a bit of encouragement to everyone.

Playlist

Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 90s: energizing power songs that boost vitality
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Apple SongMichiko Namiki		“The Apple Song” was released in 1945…
2	Tokyo Bus GirlFirst-generation Columbia Rose		Ms. Columbia Rose (the first) — “Tokyo no Basu…”
3	Both hands to the starry skyChiyoko Shimakura & Hiroshi Moriya		A duet by Chiyoko Shimakura and Hiroshi Moriya…
4	pointed hatMasako Kawada		Masako Kawada’s children’s song “Tongari Bōshi” (Pointed Hat) is heart…
5	Over the hillIchiro Fujiyama		To the singing voice of Ichiro Fujiyama, with the brilliance of youth...
6	Festival MamboHibari Misora		Hibari Misora’s “Omatsuri Mambo” is a festival...
7	March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji		Kiyoko Suizenji’s “March of 365 Steps”…
8	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi		Shizuko Kasagi’s “Tokyo Boogie-Woogie” came after the end of the war…
9	Ginza Kan-kan GirlHideko Takamine		Hideko Takamine’s “Ginza Kankan Musume” is, in the postwar era...
10	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu Sakamoto		Kyu Sakamoto’s “If You’re Happy and You Know It” is ...
11	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handnursery rhyme		“Tenohira o Taiyo ni” (The Sun in the Palm of Your Hand) was created by Yana in 1961…
12	Always keep your dreamsYukio Hashi, Sayuri Yoshinaga		The duet song by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga...
13	Love RadiantHibari Misora		Hibari Misora’s “Ai Sansan” is the beauty of life...
14	Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa		Rimi Natsukawa’s crystal-clear singing voice gently...
15	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongKiyoshi Hikawa		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi” is...
16	school daysPeggy Hayama		Peggy Hayama is fully Japanese, and her stage name came about from a friend’s remark. Her hit song “Gakusei Jidai” (“Student Days”) was also retitled at her suggestion.
17	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
18	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
19	SaraiYuzo Kayama		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
20	Choo-choo trainLyrics by Kaoru Tomihara / Music by Shin Kusakawa		Nostalgic memories come back, with Kaoru Tomihara...
21	The two are young.Dick Mine		The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
22	Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa		Summary (20 characters): Kenichi Mikawa’s 1972 song “Sasori-za no Onna” is a track that begins with “No” and sings of a devoted woman’s feelings.
23	cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
24	GraduationChiharu Matsuyama		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
25	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
26	On the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi Sakamoto		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
27	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
28	the first strong spring windCandies		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival