[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 move you. Beloved classic Japanese hits (41–50)
Waltz of StarlightMasao Sen
Released in March 1966, this is a gem of a love song by Masao Sen that portrays a heartrending parting and profound affection.
With a sincere vocal delivery, it delicately conveys the feelings of a man and woman who chose to go their separate ways.
Set to a waltz rhythm, its wistful melody and emotionally rich lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
In 1968, it gained popularity through cable broadcasting and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart for the week.
It also won the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance and became a massive hit, selling a total of 2.
5 million copies.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear on sleepless nights or when lost in thought, wrapping you in a voice that stays close to your heart along with nostalgic memories.
tea pickingMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)
We present a piece that beautifully portrays the charm of Japan’s four seasons.
This classic song richly depicts the tea-picking scene from Hachijūhachi-ya into early summer.
As the tranquil weather continues, you can picture people wearing vermilion sashes and sedge hats, diligently picking tea to the warmth of heartfelt singing.
Included in 1912 in “Elementary School Songs for the Third Grade,” it conveys the lifestyle of the time and the changing seasons to the present day.
Please listen with a relaxed mind as you recall nostalgic landscapes.
It may also spark fond memories and lively conversations with family and friends.
Aoba Castle Love SongMuneyuki Sato
A lyric song that poetically celebrates the beautiful scenery of Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture.
Known as the City of Trees, Sendai’s natural beauty and tender feelings of love are artfully interwoven into the lyrics, and Muneyuki Sato’s clear, transparent voice resonates deeply.
Released as his debut in May 1978, the song reached No.
3 on the Oricon charts and ranked 31st on the year-end chart, making it a popular hit.
It has become a representative song of Sendai, even being used as the departure melody at JR Senseki Line’s Sendai Station.
With its gentle melody and evocative lyrics, this piece is perfect for leisurely enjoyment while reminiscing.
It’s a wonderful song that can evoke fond memories and invite older listeners to hum along.
The arrival of springRumiko Koyanagi
This song, which evokes the arrival of spring, is captivating for Rumiko Koyanagi’s clear, translucent singing voice.
It begins with a scene of walking along the seaside with a lover, and the lyrics depicting warm interactions with family are deeply moving.
Released in February 1973, it was a popular hit that reached No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
Its gentle melody and richly scenic lyrics are sure to stir up nostalgic memories.
How about spending a spring afternoon listening by the window and reflecting on memories with someone precious? It will surely be a heartwarming, wonderful time.
12th graderKazuo Funaki
Kazuo Funaki’s “Koko San Nensei” (High School Senior), released in 1963, is a classic that poignantly and beautifully sings of a page of youth.
Its lyrics, portraying the feelings of high school students on the verge of graduation, resonated with many.
The jacket featuring Funaki in a school uniform is memorable.
It was also made into a film and became a big hit.
Set in B minor with a rumba rhythm, the song is characterized by a march-like touch.
A school building bathed in the red glow of the setting sun, voices playing in the shade of the elms, memories of folk dancing, and dreams taking flight before parting—these images bring back fond memories.
It’s a song that colors the youthful days of older generations.
Sung at karaoke, it will surely make for a moving moment.
SubaruShinji Tanimura
This is a ballad that evokes the vast expanse of the cosmos, highlighted by Shinji Tanimura’s deeply resonant voice.
Its hopeful lyrics and melody strike a chord during life’s milestone moments.
Released in 1980, the piece has been featured on numerous music programs and at various events.
While rooted in folk, it also incorporates classical elements, making it a gem of a masterpiece.
Tanimura also excelled as an educator, becoming a full-time professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in 2004, and he fostered deep connections with many people through music.
It’s a recommended song for music recreation with seniors as well, offering a calm listening experience at a relaxed tempo.
It would be a lovely time to hum along together while sharing fond memories.
Oh, sake!Ikuzo Yoshi
As a timeless enka classic that resonates with the heart, this song embodies Yoshikazu Yoshi’s outlook on life and deep emotions.
Released in September 1988, it conveys a man’s loneliness and the subtleties of life through a warm, expressive voice.
The scenes of remembering someone through drinking leave a strong impression, depicting thoughts of loved ones and the past alongside a moving melody.
It garnered numerous accolades, including the Grand Prix at the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards, and was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen—a true gem of a song.
It’s perfect not only for singing together at karaoke but also for savoring while carefully listening to the lyrics.
Please enjoy it as a cherished piece that evokes empathy for life’s joys and sorrows.