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An encouraging song we want people in their 80s to hear. A cheer song from the Showa era.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Music has the power to support the hearts of those who listen, doesn’t it?

I’m sure many people have gained energy and courage from listening to music, or found the motivation to keep going.

And that holds true across generations—there are surely many people in their 80s who have also been empowered by music.

In this article, we’ll introduce uplifting songs we’d love people in their 80s to listen to again.

If you’re reading this, please consider sharing the songs we introduce with the 80-somethings in your life.

Cheer Songs We Want People in Their 80s to Hear: Encouragement Anthems from the Showa Era (21–30)

GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu

Graduation

GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu

With a gentle singing voice that warmly watches over new chapters in life, this spring melody has echoed across Hokkaido.

Chiharu Matsuyama’s beautiful ballad invites us to look back on our youthful days while filling us with hope for the future.

The soulful guitar tones and clear, soaring vocals are sure to bring back many memories.

Released in 1979, the song was created as the theme for STV’s program “Graduation at Kushiro High School.” It was also included on the album Seishun (Youth) and continues to be cherished as a classic folk song.

Why not spend a heartwarming time reminiscing together with older adults, letting nostalgic stories blossom?

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In conclusion

We’ve showcased a collection of cheering songs that supported the Showa era all at once.

I believe they were all memorable classics for people in their 80s.

If there’s someone in their 80s around you who could use some energy or courage, please consider sharing the songs introduced in this article with them.