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Uplifting songs recommended for people in their 60s: classic and popular Japanese hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

A special feature on lively Japanese songs recommended for people in their 60s.

These are all timeless classics that will have you humming along before you know it!

Why not play them while doing housework or during your free time to brighten your days?

These songs are sure to get everyone excited!

Upbeat songs recommended for people in their 60s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (61–70)

Attack No. 1Kumiko Osugi

Amateur Solo Performance: Attack No. 1 by Kumiko Ōsugi

Attack No. 1 Kumiko Ōsugi

This is the opening theme of Attack No.

1, which began airing in 1969, and it was also the first anime song sung by Kumiko Osugi.

There is also a version sung by Kurumi Kobato, who played the protagonist Kozue Ayuhara.

It was later covered by Saki Fukuda.

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Punch, punch, punch with Godzilla and Jet JaguarMasato Shimon

Punch, punch, punch with Godzilla and Jet Jaguar!

Punch, punch, punch with Godzilla and Jet Jaguar — Masato Shimon

This song was created as the theme for the 13th film in the Godzilla series, Godzilla vs.

Megalon, which was released in March 1973, and “Jet Jaguar” is the name of the robot that appears in the film.

Although the movie itself isn’t rated very highly, it does have highlights such as the scene where Megalon destroys a dam.

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Beautiful YokohamaMiki Hirayama

Miki Hirayama “Beautiful Yokohama 2016” 2017/11/23 Jingle Performer Audition, Zest Oike Kawaramachi Plaza

Beautiful Yokohama - Miki Hirayama

It was Miki Hirayama’s debut song, released as a single in November 1970.

Yokohama has many local songs, and this is one of them.

It peaked at number 64 on the Oricon charts.

It was later covered by Yuko Nagisa and MAYA.

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Being young is wonderful.Michiru Maki

Youth Is Wonderful / Michiru Maki

Youth Is Wonderful - Michiru Maki

This is a single released by Michiru Maki in March 1966, created under the influence of Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ashita ga Arusa.” It seems to have been one of composer Yasushi Miyagawa’s favorites as well.

It was also used as the arrival melody at Namamugi Station in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama.

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Gamera's SongHibari Children's Chorus

Gamera Song (Movie Size Ver.) — Hibari Children's Choir

Song of Gamera Hibari Children's Choir

Gamera is a famous kaiju film series alongside Godzilla, and this song was created as the theme for the third installment, Gamera vs.

Gyaos, released in March 1967.

Incidentally, Gyaos, who debuted in this film, would go on to appear in various works as Gamera’s arch-nemesis.

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Return of UltramanDanjirō

Return of Ultraman – Jiro Dan, Misuzu Children's Chorus

Ultraman Returns Dan Jirō

Return of Ultraman is the first entry in the second Ultra Series, which began airing in 1971.

Jiro Dan (now Jirō Dan), who played the protagonist Hideki Gō, sings the opening theme.

Koichi Sugiyama composed the music.

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Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa

Scorpio Woman – Kenichi Mikawa

Kenichi Mikawa, the Scorpio Woman

One of Kenichi Mikawa’s signature songs, it was released in December 1972.

It became a hit, reaching as high as No.

23 on the Oricon charts.

Mikawa has performed this song many times on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Incidentally, Mikawa’s zodiac sign is Taurus.

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