[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Nostalgic Spring Tunes

Northern SpringMasao Sen

[Audio Sample] Masao Sen "Spring in the Northern Country" (Short ver.)

A song with memorable lyrics that reflect on the spring of one’s northern hometown.

It expresses the feeling of waiting for spring’s arrival and the longing for a nostalgic hometown, carried by a warm melody.

Upon its release in April 1977, it became a major hit and has been beloved by many, performed on numerous music programs such as NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

For those who left their hometowns to live in the city, it’s a song that can bring those memories back.

Listening to it while a gentle spring breeze blows will soothe the heart with nostalgia for that familiar place called home.

Premonition of Spring — I’ve been mellow —Saori Minami

Haru No Yokan -I’ve Been Mellow-

This song gently and poetically captures the subtle shift in feelings that comes with the arrival of spring.

Its lyrics delicately portray a calm state of mind, beautifully reflecting how the changing seasons stir our hearts.

Crafted by Ami Ozaki, the track reached a peak position of No.

25 on the Oricon chart upon its release in January 1978.

It was also featured as Shiseido’s spring campaign song and in commercials for DDI, earning widespread affection.

There are self-covers by Ami Ozaki herself as well as covers by other artists, and the song continues to radiate a timeless charm.

It’s a classic you’ll want to hear while feeling the fresh spring breeze.

Why not indulge in a bit of nostalgia while letting your heart dance with new encounters and beginnings?

Cape ErimoShinichi Mori

Cape Erimo

One of Shinichi Mori’s signature songs, this gem features lyrics by Osami Okamoto and music by Takuro Yoshida.

Set at Cape Erimo in Hokkaido during a quiet spring, the lyrics weave together the modest daily lives of the young people who live there with their faint hopes and anxieties about the future.

In delicate contrast to the tranquil spring scenery, the song portrays the inner conflict of leaving one’s hometown.

Since its release in January 1974, it has sold over one million copies and won both the Japan Record Award and the Japan Kayō Award that same year.

It also capped off the 25th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and has remained beloved by many.

Spring in its gentle gloryMasamitsu Tayama

Masamitsu Tayama, “Haru Urara” (Spring Uplift), 1976

Titled “Haru Urara” (Spring Serenity), this piece portrays a man and woman thinking of each other on a spring night that still carries a hint of chill.

Its stirring melody and lyrics convey both the bittersweetness of young love and the irreplaceable nature of time spent together, touching listeners’ hearts.

Masamitsu Tayama made his debut with this song in February 1976, achieving major success, including a high ranking on the Oricon charts.

He also won numerous music awards, including at the Tokyo Music Festival.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to feel the gentle warmth of spring and the excitement of the season’s arrival.

A classic that warms the heart—one you’ll want to listen to shoulder-to-shoulder with someone special.

Even though it's springYoshie Kashiwabara

Harunanoni

A song sung over a melody that evokes the fragility and bittersweetness of spring.

Yoshie Kashiwabara’s gentle yet powerful vocals beautifully capture the delicate emotions of graduation season.

The repeatedly sung phrase “Haru na no ni” (“Even though it’s spring”) conveys both the changing of the seasons and the bewilderment of parting.

With lyrics by Miyuki Nakajima, the song deftly puts into words the feelings hidden deep in the heart amidst the bustle of spring, stirring the listener’s emotions.

Released in January 1983, it peaked at No.

6 on the Oricon chart and became a major hit, selling about 610,000 copies.

It’s a classic you’ll want to hear during graduation season—a track that lets you feel the ache of setting off with unspoken love, while also sensing the hope of new encounters.