Recommended for people in their 70s! A curated selection of Japanese songs to listen to and sing during the cold winter
On a winter day when the cold seeps into your bones, how about spending a cozy time singing beloved Showa-era classics?
In this article, we introduce timeless Japanese songs—especially recommended winter masterpieces for those in their 70s.
Sing the nostalgic tunes that bring back memories of your youth, and your heart will be full and your body warmed from the inside out—no doubt about it!
Listen to and sing your favorite songs, and let’s get through winter while savoring the profound lyrics and wistful melodies that resonate in the heart.
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Recommended for people in their 70s! A curated selection of Japanese songs to listen to and sing in the cold winter (11–20)
Fallen leaves in the snowAkira Fuse
In this season when the winter cold makes our hearts shrink, why not let yourself be wrapped in the warm singing voice of Akira Fuse? Released in October 1976, this gem is a song for which Fuse himself wrote both the lyrics and the music.
Its lyrics delicately portray emotions that shift with the changing seasons, and the beautiful harmony woven by his soaring voice resonates deep within.
Also featured in a Suntory “Gold Label” commercial, the song struck a chord with many and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
On a cold winter night, it might be nice to listen quietly in a warm room and look back on life.
It’s a wonderful piece that speaks gently to listeners in their seventies.
Before winter comespaper balloon
Highly recommended for those seeking a heartwarming classic for the winter season.
This song, which poignantly sings of a breakup with a lover and the wish to meet again, became a major hit upon its release in November 1977.
Set to a melody with a hint of folk-song flavor, it beautifully depicts scenes from the end of summer to the arrival of winter.
The lyrics evoke nostalgic landscapes—slopes, seaside vistas, and streets dyed in cosmos pink—making it perfect for moments when you want to bask in memories.
As a signature song by Kamifusen, listening to it will warm your heart along with a wave of nostalgia.
snowTakuro Yoshida
In this season when the winter cold seeps into your bones, why not wrap yourself in Takuro Yoshida’s warm singing voice? Set on a quiet, snowy night, this work delicately portrays feelings for times gone by.
With a bossa nova rhythm woven into its arrangement, it evokes both nostalgia and freshness.
Included on his debut album “Seishun no Uta” (Poems of Youth), released in November 1970, it brought a fresh breeze to the folk scene.
Its gentle lyrics, which tenderly accompany older listeners, stir a profound emotion that resonates in the heart.
On a winter night, why not listen quietly in a warm room and paint the landscapes of your memories in your mind?
North TavernTakashi Hosokawa
Released on March 21, 1982, Takashi Hosokawa’s “Kita Sakaba” is a beloved Showa-era classic and one of his signature songs.
Set to a light, catchy melody, it paints a scene of a fleeting encounter and budding romance in a bar in the cold northern country—making it a perfect track for the winter season when one tends to sink into a pensive mood.
In the harsh chill of winter, listening to this warm yet uplifting song will surely ease the tension in your heart and body and help you feel more positive.
Freeze my heartIwao Takayama
This song, imbued with deep emotion, warms the winter chill with the heart.
It portrays the feelings of overcoming past failures and pain, holding hope for a new relationship while still feeling anxious.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Shugyoku no Onna,” it was released in August 1992.
Its estimated cumulative sales on Oricon reached 758,000 copies, making it a major hit among Heisei-era enka.
Takayama Iwao’s powerful yet warm vocals resonate with older listeners, inviting empathy.
On a long winter night, why not listen slowly and reflect on life and love?
Snowy TownYoshinao Nakata
Yoshinao Nakada was a composer who left a profound mark on the Japanese music world.
Among his many works, “Yuki no Furu Machi o” (“A Town Where Snow Is Falling”) stands out as a quintessential winter piece that lingers in the heart.
Set against the quiet of winter and a gentle snowy landscape, its lyrics trace the shifting emotions from bygone memories and loneliness to the dawn of new hope, while the wistful melody beautifully brings the song’s world to life—never fading with time.
On a cold winter’s day, taking the time indoors to listen closely to this piece and quietly reflect can feel like a cleansing of the heart.
For those who have lived many years, the song may also call back memories of youth and gently warm the heart.
Recommended for people in their 70s! A curated selection of Japanese songs to listen to and sing in the cold winter (21–30)
GoodbyeOf course
As winter’s chill settles in, why not listen to a heartwarming classic? One of Off Course’s signature songs is a gem that portrays the sorrow of parting and the fragility of love.
Kazumasa Oda’s clear, transparent vocals blend exquisitely with the band’s warm sound, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in December 1979 and reaching No.
2 on the Oricon chart, this work has continued to be loved by many.
It’s perfect for a cold winter’s day, quietly enjoyed in a warm room.
How about spending some time soothing your heart, while indulging in nostalgic memories?