[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that really move you. Beloved classic Japanese hits of the past.
A collection of Showa-era songs that are now loved across generations.
Hearing those retro sounds brings back memories of youth—many of you might feel the same.
This time, we’re introducing some wonderful classics that are especially recommended for people in their 70s.
From hit songs familiar to many to tracks with lyrics that truly move you, every piece resonates with the heart—you may find yourself humming along before you know it.
Why not spend a relaxing moment accompanied by nostalgic music?
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Recommended for people in their 70s: Songs that really hit home. Beloved classic Japanese tunes (91–100)
Farewell in MayYosui Inoue
As we welcome this refreshing season, we’d like to introduce a work in which Yosui Inoue’s lyrical melodies resonate in the heart.
Its gentle tune and lyrics interwoven with landscapes carry a clear, breezy feeling—almost like breathing in the air of May—and are perfect for the fresh green season.
Delicately portraying the transition from spring to early summer, the song’s tender vocals evoke nostalgic memories, from wedding scenes to stars in the night sky.
Released in March 1993, it was also included on the album “UNDER THE SUN,” which came out the same year.
Used in a Kirin Beer commercial, it became a memorable song for many.
Why not enjoy reminiscing together with older adults through music while feeling the calm flow of time? It’s a wonderful piece that promises a heartwarming moment.
Spring somewhereLyrics by Muneharu Momota / Music by Shin Kusakawa
A beloved song that gently portrays the arrival of spring was born in March 1923.
Created by Soji Momota and Shin Kusakawa, the piece delicately captures subtle changes in nature—like the sound of water beginning to flow, birdsong, and the breath of budding plants.
Its calm, warm melody is filled with the joy and hope of spring, and it has often been featured on NHK’s educational programs.
It is recommended for music recreation sessions that spark nostalgic conversations about the past or allow people to share the feeling of spring’s arrival together.
Like a pleasant spring breeze, it will help you spend a gentle, peaceful moment.
Recommended for people in their 70s: deeply moving good songs. Beloved classic Japanese hits (101–110)
Has the plum blossomed?Hibari Misora
This is a wonderful piece in which Hibari Misora expresses a traditional Edo-period hauta with her radiant voice.
The refreshing scenes of spring are beautifully intertwined with the elegance of the pleasure quarters, creating a heartwarming atmosphere alongside the timbre of the shamisen.
The song likens the changing seasons and people’s sentiments to evocative blossoms such as plum, cherry, and willow.
Riding on the light rhythm of the shamisen, Misora’s vocals gracefully evoke the charm of old Japan.
This piece has long been cherished as a song that lets listeners rediscover the beauty of Japanese traditional music.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to spend time peacefully or reminisce about nostalgic Japanese landscapes, and it’s also used to create a warm, friendly atmosphere at gatherings of older adults.
Life won't give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeEiko Segawa
Eiko Segawa’s “Inochi Kurenai” is a masterpiece that deeply portrays the bond between husband and wife.
Its lyrics, which weave a fateful love tied together even before birth, resonate with the heart.
The image of facing hardships together and supporting each other hand in hand conveys the strength to overcome life’s trials.
Released in 1986, the song initially received a lukewarm response, but its popularity gradually grew, eventually becoming a massive hit with 1.
7 million copies sold.
Paired with Segawa’s captivating voice, it’s a song that, when sung at karaoke, can convey the importance of family bonds not only to those of the same generation but also to younger listeners.
Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa
Sayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe” is a classic released in 1986.
Its lyrics, which depict deep love and complex human relationships, resonate deeply.
The heroine’s burden of love and inner conflict are expressed with rich emotion, drawing you in before you know it.
It has been performed many times on the Kohaku Uta Gassen and continues to be loved by many.
It’s also a popular karaoke song, so it’s great to sing with friends.
Or you might enjoy listening alone on a quiet night.
It’s a heartwarming song that lets you bask in nostalgic memories and thoughts of someone dear.
Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa
Sayuri Ishikawa’s soul-stirring song “Tsugaru Strait—Winter Scene” is a classic released in 1977.
Captivating listeners and never letting go, it’s marked by lyrics that depict a winter journey and aching emotions.
Its moving melody seems to mirror winter’s scenery itself, leaving a deep imprint on those who hear it.
Loved across generations, its charm is quiet yet powerful—like falling snow.
Follow the wake of the Seikan ferry and let yourself be swept up in its heartfelt emotion.
This roadLyrics: Hakushu Kitahara / Music: Kosaku Yamada
This classic that portrays the beauty of Japan’s changing seasons is a masterpiece of lyrical song, with music by Kósçak Yamada set to a poem by Hakushū Kitahara.
Its bright, gentle melody and vividly scenic lyrics blend in perfect harmony.
The soothing, healing tone of the piece reminds us of the joy of singing.
Since its release in 1927 in a recording by Yoshie Fujiwara, it has continued to be loved by many.
It’s an ideal song for a music recreation activity everyone can enjoy together.
Why not spend a heartwarming moment sharing fond memories as you listen?