Uplifting songs recommended for a man in his 90s—positive tunes to boost his spirits

In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of uplifting songs recommended for men in their 90s.

Focusing on Showa-era enka and popular songs that defined the time, we’ve selected many great recommendations.

Some songs have lyrics that will bring back memories of student days and youth, while others rekindle dreams and passions from younger years.

As you listen, you’ll likely feel energy welling up in your heart once again.

If you’re reading this article, please be sure to recommend the songs introduced here to the men in their 90s in your life.

Playlist

Uplifting songs recommended for a man in his 90s—positive tunes to boost his spirits
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Tokyo Flower GirlHaruo Oka		Haruo Oka’s famous song “Tokyo no Hanauri Musume” (The Flower-Selling Girl of Tokyo) is a postwar...
2	Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama		Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Aoi Sanmyaku” (Blue Mountains) is from 1949...
3	festivalSaburō Kitajima		Saburō Kitajima’s “Matsuri” is Japan’s traditional...
4	The Apple SongMichiko Namiki		The Song of the Apple brightened postwar Japan...
5	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		Haruo Oka’s “Longing for the Hawaii Route” is, in the postwar...
6	The Highland Train GoesAtsurō Okamoto		Atsuro Okamoto’s “The Highland Train Is Going” is a train...
7	The two are young.Reiko Hoshi / Dick Mine		“The Ni…” sung by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
8	king (shogi piece)Hideo Murata		Hideo Murata’s “Ōshō” (The King) carries in its lyrics…
9	Always keep your dreamsYukio Hashi, Sayuri Yoshinaga		Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga’s ‘Itsudemo Yume…’
10	12th graderKazuo Funaki		Kazuo Funaki’s “High School Senior” is a song about the feelings leading up to graduation...
11	Tokyo RhapsodyIchiro Fujiyama		Mr. Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo Rhapsody” is from the Showa era…
12	I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto		Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukou” is, in life…
13	Dotonbori SentimentYoshimi Tendo		Yoshimi Tendo’s signature song “Dotonbori Ninjō” is ...
14	March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji		Kiyoko Suizenji’s “March of 365 Steps”…
15	Man BoatMika Jinno		Mika Jinno’s powerful singing voice echoes in ‘Otokobune…’
16	Look up at the stars in the nightKyu Sakamoto		Summary (20 characters): A song about the night sky. Sung by Kyu Sakamoto, it’s a classic that encourages people facing hardships.
17	There’s always tomorrowKyu Sakamoto		Kyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
18	As long as the sun is in the skyAkira Nishikino		An iconic song of hope that looks forward and moves ahead, with bright lyrics that lift your spirits.
19	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiKiyoshi Hikawa		Kiyoshi Hikawa: popular among younger generations for his enka
20	Brother ShipsIchiro Toba		Summary (20 characters): A classic enka depicting the bond of fisherman brothers. Toba Ichiro’s deep, rugged vocals are compelling.
21	Choo-choo trainLyrics by Kaoru Tomihara / Music by Shin Kusakawa		Nostalgic memories come back, with Kaoru Tomihara...
22	Ah, Ueno StationHachirō Izawa		Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
23	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s cheer song celebrating the start of a new chapter in life
24	What a nice bath.The Drifters		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
25	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
26	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu Sakamoto		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
27	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi		Kasagi, who had a major influence on the music scene of the Showa era...
28	Don’t give upZARD		Zard’s Izumi Sakai’s positive cheer song transcends generations.
29	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
30	On the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi Sakamoto		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
31	Northern SpringMasao Sen		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
32	cherry blossomNaotaro Moriyama		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
33	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
34	Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
35	the first strong spring windCandies		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival