[For Seniors] Introducing recommended songs to give on Respect for the Aged Day

MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

This work by GReeeeN, who have produced numerous hit songs, is a lovely love song that describes meeting a beloved person as a “miracle.” It celebrates the joy of being able to be yourself when you’re with that person, making it a heartwarming piece for older listeners as well.

Released in May 2008, the song was used as the theme for the drama “ROOKIES” and became a major hit.

It’s said to have also been adopted as the departure melody on the Shinkansen platform at Koriyama Station.

If you perform it at a Respect-for-the-Aged gathering, it’s sure to delight everyone.

Since it’s a song loved across generations, singing along together could be a great idea.

Shoulder Tapping Songdōyō

shoulder tap

It’s a children’s song in which you rhythmically pat your parent’s shoulders, filled with gratitude and appreciation for them.

The light, lively sound is striking, expressing a child’s bright feelings toward their parent and the cheerful atmosphere of the moment.

The act of patting the shoulders while speaking to the parent is also key, and the lyrics directly convey the love and trust shared between parent and child.

It’s nice to listen to this song and be reminded of one’s own childhood, and it also seems fun to actually pat someone’s shoulders and sing it as if talking to them.

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A bouquet with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

A blissful message song that sincerely weaves feelings of gratitude.

The heartwarming melody, carried by Shiho Ochi’s clear, translucent voice, awakens the thankfulness we so easily forget.

Gentle lyrics and a soft arrangement come together to create a wonderful piece that fits naturally into our everyday lives.

Released in February 2008, it was included on the album “Superfly” and gained attention as the theme song for the drama “Mother of Edison.” It’s a perfect track for times when you want to express gratitude to someone special or enjoy a peaceful moment with family.

When you want to convey your feelings from the heart, this song will give you a tender push.

Thank youikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video

This is a song by Ikimonogakari that portrays someone straightforwardly expressing gratitude to a loved one.

It was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo,” making it widely known across generations.

The way it conveys thanks in unadorned words is moving, and it may prompt you to recall the gratitude you hold within yourself.

It’s a piece that lets you feel the accumulation of appreciation while also sensing a shared future—walking forward together from here on.

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Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten

Leave oneself to the flow of time / Teresa Teng (with lyrics)

A gem of a love song whose melody, filled with kindness and warmth, gently permeates the heart.

With gratitude for meeting a beloved person and a love so deep that one could give everything for them, Teresa Teng’s clear, transparent voice expresses these emotions with rich nuance.

Released in February 1986, the song won the Grand Prize at the 19th Japan Cable Awards, marking an unprecedented third consecutive win, and it resonated widely across Asia.

Its major-key, soaring melody gently touches the hearts of older listeners, offering a soothing moment wrapped in nostalgia.

As a song that creates a warm atmosphere where people can look back on the past and share their feelings for those they cherish, it also serves as a bridge for communication.

Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo

Haruo Minami “Chanchiki Oke-sa”

Haruo Minami’s “Chanchiki Okesa” is a wonderful song with lyrics and a melody that touch the heart.

It vividly expresses the feelings of people who leave their hometowns to work.

Released in 1957, it became a massive hit, selling over 2.2 million copies.

It was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1980 and 1982, and it has continued to be loved for many years.

It’s a song that brings back nostalgic memories, making it perfect for older adults.

Singing it together would surely make for an enjoyable time.

It’s a recommended track when you want a soothing, heartwarming moment.

day by dayYoshida Yamada

Hibi / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

Yoshida Yamada’s songs are characterized by a warm tone that is comforting to older adults.

Set to a gentle melody, they weave together a range of emotions—joy and sorrow in life, love and parting.

This work was released in December 2013 and was also broadcast on NHK’s music program “Minna no Uta.” Listening together with older adults may bring back nostalgic memories.

The lyrics, which portray the daily lives of a grandfather and grandmother, evoke family bonds and intergenerational connections.

Singing together with older adults can also help relieve mental and physical stress.