Recommended Autumn Songs for People in Their 80s: A Collection of Seasonal Kayōkyoku and Children's Songs

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of autumn songs that will feel familiar to people in their 80s.

When it comes to songs well-known among those in their 80s, Showa-era hit tunes surely come to mind.

This time, we’ve also included traditional songs and children’s songs, gathering recommendations perfect for people in their 80s.

They range from pieces with friendly, easy-to-sing melodies to songs whose lyrics evoke nostalgia.

Listen to and sing along with the songs we’re about to introduce together with someone in their 80s, and enjoy a wonderful time.

Playlist

Recommended Autumn Songs for People in Their 80s: A Collection of Seasonal Kayōkyoku and Children's Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		A poignant classic of the blue moon, a song that resonates with the heart
2	A café in a student districtGaro		A timeless classic that portrays our nostalgic student days and resonates with the heart.
3	Stars in the night skyKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s classic song “Stars in the Night Sky,” a hopeful tune that illuminates the heart
4	I found a little sign of autumn.dōyō		The charm of children’s songs that gently sing about autumn scenes
5	The Night Wind of the JourneyKirishima Noboru, Misu Koromubia		The classic song that sings of life's journey, 'Tabi no Yokaze' (Night Wind of the Journey)
6	Harvest Moon over Mount AkagiTōkairin Tarō		The Harvest Moon over Mount Akagi, a masterpiece etched in the Japanese heart
7	Good evening, Mr. Moon.Fujishima Takeo		“Good Evening, Moon” is a classic song of heartrending love.
8	Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi		A classic song that captures the bittersweetness of youth: 'Shishūki' (Season of Thought/Autumn of Life)
9	cosmos (flower)sadamasashi		A masterpiece that sings of a daughter’s new departure and gratitude to her mother
10	Falling-leaf drizzleMiura Koichi		Koichi Miura’s classic “Ochiba Shigure” is a melancholic enka song.
11	Yearning for the ShadowFujiyama Ichirō		A classic song filled with bittersweet longing for a lost love
12	Song of AutumnSakushi sakkyoku: Mine Akira		Feeling a child's growth through an autumn children's song
13	autumn leavesshouka		Autumn foliage, scenes of fall, and nostalgic memories
14	Homesickness on a Journeyshouka		A moving school song that sings of longing for one’s hometown
15	red dragonflydōyō		A beautiful poem and song filled with nostalgia for the red dragonfly
16	Village Autumndōyō		Postwar masterpiece “Sato no Aki,” a melody that soothes the soul
17	Donguri KorokoroSakushi: Aoki Sonoyoshi / Sakkyoku: Yanada Tadashi		A children's song about loaches rolling across the autumn fields and hills
18	Desert of the MoonSakushi: Katou Masao / Sakkyoku: Sasaki Suguru		Song of the Prince and Princess Traveling Across the Moonlit Sands
19	wild chrysanthemumSakushi:Ishimori Nobuo/Sakkyoku:Ishimori Nobuo		A heartwarming song cherishing the wild chrysanthemums of autumn
20	The sound of insectsMonbushō shōka		A song that beautifully sings the sounds of autumn insects
21	Moonlit Night over the Great Tone RiverTabata Yoshio		A melancholic song resounding in the clear autumn night sky
22	The House in KakinokizakaAoki Koichi		A song that immerses in the scenery of a hometown tree and cherished memories
23	Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa		Showa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love