[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 those in their 70s: Heart-stirring good songs. Nostalgic Japanese classics (31–40)
Yearning for youFrank Nagai
Frank Nagai’s singing voice richly conveys the emotions of a bittersweet love.
Released in 1961, this song won the 3rd Japan Record Award that same year and became a huge hit, selling 550,000 copies.
It was also cherished for many years as the theme song of ABC Radio’s popular program “Kayō Daizenshū.” It’s perfect for listening alone on a quiet night, and also recommended for humming along with someone special.
Why not spend a heartwarming moment, wrapped in nostalgia and fond memories?
Goodbye, TearsHiroshi Wada and the Mahina Stars
A memorable hit from the Showa era, “Namida-kun Sayonara.” Originally released by Kyu Sakamoto in 1965, it became a beloved classic through later covers and performances by Hiroshi Wada & the Mahina Stars.
It has been passed down across generations, even gaining renewed attention through the long-running drama “Ten Made Todoke.” Each line of the lyrics tugs at the heart, and many listeners may find themselves shedding a quiet tear.
The nostalgic melody expressed by Hiroshi Wada & the Mahina Stars, coupled with the small glimmers of hope found along life’s sometimes harsh journey, will surely bring back special memories.
Why not listen to the song and fondly reflect on the good times of the past?
BoyhoodYosui Inoue
This song is wrapped in a nostalgic, gentle melody.
Together with Yosui Inoue’s characteristically tender vocals, it brings back memories of a pure and innocent childhood.
It might even spark lively conversations about cherished childhood memories.
Released in September 1990, the song drew major attention as the theme for the Toho film of the same name.
In 1991, it was used in a commercial for Sony’s “Handycam 105,” reaching No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It is also included on the album Handsome Boy and has been loved by many for years.
It’s a great choice for music recreation with seniors, offering an approachable tune that anyone can hum along to.
On the Day of DepartureLyrics by Noboru Kojima / Music by Hiromi Sakamoto
There is a song that many older adults love, often associated with the arrival of spring and graduation season.
Originally created at a junior high school in Saitama Prefecture as a gift to graduating students, it has since become a standard performed at schools across Japan.
With hopeful lyrics and a bright melody, it conveys courage and determination for a new beginning.
It also gained attention when it was used in a commercial featuring SMAP.
It’s a wonderful song that lets you look back on nostalgic memories while feeling hopeful about the future.
Why not listen to it together with older adults as an opportunity to reflect on life’s milestones?
TSUNAMISouthern All Stars
An emotionally moving love ballad that likens the pain of heartbreak to a tsunami, this song captivates with Keisuke Kuwata’s deep vocals and a warmly poetic world.
It begins quietly, then swells like waves of emotion with a beautiful, memorable melody that conveys both the strength and the fragility of love.
Released in January 2000, it was also used as the theme song for the ‘Future Diary III’ segment of the TV show ‘Uunnan no Hontoko!’ and reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It won the Grand Prize at the 42nd Japan Record Awards, becoming a definitive song of the year 2000 in both name and substance.
It is a gem that resonates deep in the heart when you want to immerse yourself in memories of a loved one or reflect on life.
Recommended for people in their 70s: Songs that really move you. Beloved classic Japanese hits (41–50)
Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei
A classic song that poignantly and expressively sings of a bittersweet love against the backdrop of rain-soaked Osaka streets.
The feelings conveyed by Ouyang Fei Fei are imbued with the sorrow of a woman searching for her lover as she walks south along Midosuji.
The vivid depictions of ginkgo-lined avenues and sidewalks are memorable, unfolding scenes anyone can picture in their mind.
Released in September 1971, the song topped the Oricon weekly chart for nine consecutive weeks.
It won the New Artist Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards and quickly became a massive hit.
It’s best enjoyed alone on a quiet night.
As you listen, reflecting on memories with someone dear, your heart will gently warm with a sense of nostalgia.
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthChiharu Matsuyama
Chiharu Matsuyama’s “In the Great Sky and Earth” is a classic that portrays the strength to live against the majestic backdrop of Hokkaido’s nature.
Amid the vast sky and land, the resolve to seize happiness with one’s own hands resonates deeply.
Warming frozen hands and living like a wildflower—its attitude gives you courage.
Released on the 1977 album “A Song Made for You,” it has become a popular track covered by many artists.
It was also used in the soundtrack of the drama “The Ugly Duckling.” It’s recommended when you want to take a new step in life or sink into nostalgic memories.
It’s a song that lets you feel the wide world, so why not listen to it slowly while gazing out the window?