Recommended summer songs for people in their 90s: A collection of Showa-era summer tracks [2025]
As of 2025, those of you in your 90s are people who spent your teenage years during the difficult times of the war and postwar period.
After reaching adulthood, the era of rapid economic growth arrived, and you lived through the turbulent Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.
So, what songs come to mind when you think of summer? In this article, we’ve researched and compiled songs that 90-year-olds might remember—from children’s songs and choral pieces from their youth to popular tunes and enka they likely enjoyed as adults.
It’s designed to be enjoyable for three generations of a family, so please take this opportunity to have a look.
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Recommended Summer Songs for People in Their 90s: A Collection of Showa-Era Summer Tunes [2025] (11–20)
A young lady in a bikini styleDanny Iida and the Paradise King
You can almost picture the dazzling seaside sunshine and the fluttering feelings of a girl puzzled by her new swimsuit.
Danny Iida and the Paradise King distilled that sweet-and-sour yet endearing scene into a breezy classic.
Known for their style of performing foreign hits with Japanese lyrics, this 1960 release won the Toshiba Hit Award that same year.
The soothing tone of the steel guitar will never fade.
It’s the kind of song that vividly brings back the sparkling summer memories of youth.
Seagull Sailorsong
Seagull Sailor is a refreshing children’s song that evokes the summer sea.
It depicts seagull sailors in white hats and uniforms swaying on the waves, and just listening to it brings seaside scenes to mind.
Its simple lyrics and familiar melody may stir a sense of nostalgia in older listeners.
How about singing it together while sharing summer memories? You’re sure to have a delightful time.
With many repeated lines, it’s easy to remember and easy for seniors to hum along to.
I am a child of the sea.song
“Ware wa Umi no Ko” (We Are Children of the Sea) is a classic song deeply etched in the hearts of the Japanese people.
Its powerful lyrics and invigorating melody vividly portray a boy growing up by the seaside.
Published in 1910, this school song has long been cherished by many.
The lyrics, which evoke the scent of the sea and the sound of the wind, stir a sense of nostalgia while reminding listeners of the beauty of Japan’s natural landscape.
It’s a piece that warms the heart, overlapping with memories of summer.
If you hum along, you’re sure to spend a lovely, memorable time.
The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka
Haruo Oka’s “Akogare no Hawaii Kōro” is a classic that carries the hopes of the postwar era on its melody.
The lyrics’ beautifully painted scenery stirs a longing for Hawaii.
Since its release in 1948, it has continued to resonate with many people.
How about humming this wonderful, nostalgic song together with older adults and letting the conversation blossom with stories of the past? I’m sure it will make for a lovely time.
Festival MamboHibari Misora
A song themed around summer traditions, Omatsuri Mambo.
Hibari Misora’s 15-year-old voice vividly captures the lively atmosphere of a festival.
With a sprightly rhythm, it portrays a festival-loving Edoite and even sings of the loneliness that follows once the festivities end—making it a true classic.
Released on August 15, 1952, it became one of Hibari Misora’s signature songs.
Singing it together with older adults may bring back fond memories of summers past.
It’s also recommended to sing along while moving your body to the cheerful melody.
Love VacationThe Peanuts
The Peanuts’ “Koi no Vacance” (Vacation of Love) is a classic that sweetly portrays a summer romance.
Released in 1963, it won the Arranging Award at the 5th Japan Record Awards and was also performed at the 14th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a song familiar to many older listeners and may bring back memories of youthful love.
It would be lovely to listen to it under the summer sun, wrapped in a sense of nostalgia.
Recommended summer songs for people in their 90s. A roundup of Showa-era summer tracks [2025] (21–30)
The Young Boss of HawaiiYuzo Kayama
Just hearing the lively guitar in the intro instantly conjures up the blue seas of Hawaii—the mark of a classic brimming with a tropical vibe! Written for a film series starring Yuzo Kayama, the movie was released in August 1963.
Its bright, hopeful melody calls to mind a young man cutting swiftly through the waves on a yacht.
It also served as the theme song for the series’ first film shot on location overseas, and you can feel those once-dreamed-of landscapes coming through the music.
It’s perfect for lifting your spirits, and also for sharing fond memories of fun summer days with your family.