[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that really move you. Beloved classic Japanese hits of the past.

Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Tokiko Kato

Shiretoko Love – Tokiko Kato

A delicate and beautiful love story set in Shiretoko, Hokkaido.

Tokiko Kato’s crystal-clear voice resonates deep in the heart.

Released in 1970, this song became a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts for seven consecutive weeks.

Created in connection with the film “Those Who Live at the Ends of the Earth,” the piece weaves a tale of aching love against the backdrop of Shiretoko’s great wilderness.

You can almost see the rugosa roses, Kunashiri Island, and the midnight sun depicted in the lyrics.

For older listeners, it’s a wonderful song that overlaps with fond memories.

Why not listen to it in a leisurely moment?

Scat at DawnSaori Yuki

Yoake No Scat

In 1969 (Showa 44), Saori Yuki’s signature mega-hit “Yoake no Scat” took the era by storm.

Its stirring lyrics and refreshing melody colored the youth of those now in their seventies.

Topping the Oricon charts at No.

1, this masterpiece captured our hearts with its dynamic vocals.

Its nostalgia and comfort still feel fresh today, letting listeners bask in memories of that time.

Why not once again experience the timeless appeal of Saori Yuki’s voice, loved across generations?

I'm appearing under my former name.Akira Kobayashi

I'm appearing under my former name.

A classic released by Akira Kobayashi in 1975.

The poignant lyrics, portraying the feelings of a woman working at a snack bar, really resonate.

You can’t help but be drawn to the way he delivers it with rich emotion in his distinctive “Akira-bushi” style.

Although it didn’t attract much attention at first, steady efforts by Kobayashi turned it into a longseller two years later.

It became a massive hit, selling over two million copies in total, and he performed it at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen for the first time in 1977.

A song that echoes in the heart along with fond memories.

Why not take your time and listen to it with someone special?

scarecrowMasashi Sada

Scarecrow — Masashi Sada

This is a song that conveys feelings for one’s hometown, depicting the scenery of the Showa-era countryside with a quiet, gentle melody.

In Masashi Sada’s tender storytelling style, it likens thoughts for younger siblings living alone in the city to the figure of a scarecrow standing in the snow.

Released in November 1977, it is also included on albums such as “Watakushishu” and “Masashi Sada Best.” It’s a wonderful song that older listeners can find familiar, inviting everyone to sing together while fondly recalling family members living far away.

For recreation in care facilities, we hope people will enjoy it by clapping along slowly to the performance.

Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo

Like a Wildflower – Da Capo #LikeAWildflower #DaCapo #TheNakedGeneral’sWanderingTales

A timeless song with a simple, gentle warmth brings a refreshing breath of spring that makes you want to hum along.

In words anyone can understand, it conveys the importance of living naturally, like flowers blooming in the fields.

Da Capo released this heart-touching piece in July 1983.

Beloved as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Naked General’s Travelogue,” its lyrics inspired many by giving courage to face life’s challenges.

Since 1992, the song has also been included in elementary school music textbooks, and it continues to be sung across generations.

Please enjoy this piece—one that evokes fond memories and the calm arrival of spring—together with older adults.

SaraiYuzo Kayama

Yuzo Kayama - Sarai (with lyrics)

This is a heartwarming classic that brings back nostalgic memories.

It delicately portrays the feelings of people who leave their hometowns to chase their dreams, and was created by Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura in November 1992 as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “24-Hour Television.” Its title derives from a Persian word meaning a desert oasis or a staging post, and the soothing melody—like a spiritual homeland—leaves a lasting impression.

The piece was composed based on messages of love sent in by viewers from across the country, and even after more than 30 years, it remains deeply etched in many hearts.

It’s a recommended song for times when you want to quietly bask in memories or connect heart-to-heart with someone special.

YosakuSaburō Kitajima

KBD781 Yosaku Kitajima Saburo (released in 1978) 1981 vL

This song celebrates the quiet life of a mountain village and the kindness of its people.

Its powerful melody and heartwarming story, which express Japan’s traditional values and an honest way of living, have moved many listeners.

Saburo Kitajima’s warmly human vocals leave an even deeper impression of that world.

Released in March 1978, the song has remained beloved across generations.

It’s a perfect piece for everyone to hum together during music time at care facilities or to liven up seasonal events.