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When you hear “spring songs recommended for people in their 70s,” what tunes come to mind?
These days, many spring songs are about cherry blossoms, but back in the 1970s and 1980s, spring-themed songs that portrayed a variety of emotions set against the season drew a lot of attention.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs that feel familiar to those in their 70s.
Listening to warm spring songs seems like a lovely way to spend a pleasant time.
Each song depicts different emotions and stories, so be sure to take your time listening while reading the lyrics.
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[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Nostalgic Spring Tunes (1–10)
Flowersong
Among the masterpieces that represent the Meiji era is a celebrated song depicting the beautiful spring scenery of the Sumida River: brilliant cherry blossoms along the long embankment, boatmen rowing their oars, and green willows and a hazy moon glowing at dusk.
It is a school song that gracefully expresses the changing seasons of Japan.
Composed by Rentaro Taki with lyrics by Hago Takajima, the piece was included on the album “Shiki” (Four Seasons), released in November 1900.
It was selected in 2006 for the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ “100 Best Japanese Songs,” and in April 1962 The Peanuts performed it on the program “Minna no Uta.” Its melody, resonant with nostalgia, is familiar and accessible to older listeners as well, and is a perfect choice for a leisurely spring afternoon.
Spring has come.Monbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)
Set to the gentle melody of a Ministry of Education song, this piece depicts the calm arrival of spring.
The scene of spring returning to the mountains, villages, and fields spreads through a warm, tender vocal line.
Its tranquil tune vividly conveys the imagery of spring among Japan’s four seasons, imbued with a love for nature and the changing times of year.
Included in 1910 for the third grade of the “Elementary School Songs,” it was created by the renowned duo Tatsuyuki Takano and Teiichi Okano.
Featured in many music textbooks and song collections, it has often been performed at entrance ceremonies and spring events.
This work soothes the heart, making it a piece to enjoy slowly by a window in the warm sunlight.
It is a wonderful song for sharing the joy of spring’s arrival together with older adults.
Spring StreamMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)
Accompanied by the gentle murmur of water, this classic song unfolds a simple, tender scene before your eyes.
Among the Ministry of Education’s school songs, its melodic line is especially beautiful, and it is said that Tatsuyuki Takano wrote the lyrics infused with memories of his home in Nagano Prefecture.
The delicate flowers blooming along the shore and the fish swimming in the brook are depicted as if in a painting, superbly expressing the quintessential spring landscape of Japan.
Since its inclusion in 1912 in “Elementary School Songs for the Fourth Grade,” it has been sung across generations.
It is a recommended piece for those who wish to spend a heartwarming moment—both as a song of memories and as a tune that evokes the nostalgic scenery of spring.
Moon over the Ruined CastleLyrics by Bansui Doi / Music by Rentarō Taki
A celebrated piece inspired by the beauty of Japan’s spring was created in the Meiji era by Bansui Doi and Rentarō Taki.
Set against the ruins of a castle bathed in moonlight, it poignantly sings of the splendor of a spring banquet and the transience of a changing world.
Revived along with fond memories, the work is frequently used in films and dramas, and its emotive melody continues to linger in many hearts.
Cherished and passed down through a long history, this piece allows listeners to experience rich sensitivity and deep sentiment within a gently flowing sense of time.
As soothing music for a quiet night, we hope you will enjoy it together with us.
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?
koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)
Beloved as a Ministry of Education shoka (school song), this piece gracefully expresses both the grandeur of the carp streamers displayed for the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku) and the wish for children’s happy growth.
Included in the 1913 publication “Jinjō Shōgaku Shōka, Grade Five,” the song, set in F major, harmonizes a powerful melody with a refined sense of the season.
It continues to be cherished and sung by contemporary musicians, including arrangements by Kiyoe Yoshioka.
Its cheerful atmosphere and warm, seasonable tone make it perfect for older adults who want to enjoy a pleasant springtime moment.
It can also be a cue to hum along with grandchildren or to fondly recall days gone by.
Ah, Ueno StationHachirō Izawa
That nostalgic melody echoing from the station that serves as Tokyo’s gateway.
It’s a classic enka song imbued with the feelings of those who left their hometowns to seek new horizons during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth.
Hachirō Izawa’s powerful yet gentle voice warmly envelops the anxieties and hopes of the youth of that era, as well as their love for their families.
Since its release in May 1964, this work has continued to resonate with many and is still cherished today as the departure melody at Ueno Station.
A gem of a song that tenderly gives voice to the complex emotions everyone feels when taking a new step in life.
It’s a track to enjoy while reminiscing and talking with someone dear to you.