[For Seniors] A Collection of Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 80s
For those in their 80s looking for songs perfect for spring.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs that are just right for the season.
From the postwar era, we’ve gathered mainly cheerful tunes that lift your spirits.
Some of you may remember hearing them on the radio.
When singing in a group at a senior facility, adding handclaps helps create a sense of unity.
Also, the shoka (school songs) composed in the Meiji and Taisho periods feature beautifully expressive lyrics that vividly evoke springtime scenes.
By all means, try singing them while recalling the landscapes of your hometown.
Playlist
| [For Seniors] A Collection of Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 80s | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Red bird, little birdSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Narita Tamezō | play_arrow | Introducing the charm of children's songs and how to enjoy them |
| 2east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu | play_arrow | A classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure. |
| 3east | WakabaSakushi: Matsunaga Miyao / Sakkyoku: Hiraoka Hitoshi | play_arrow | The school song “Wakaba” that sings of May’s fresh green |
| 4east | Youth CyclingKosaka Kazuya | play_arrow | Youth popular songs of the late 1950s to early 1960s (Showa 30s), memories of bicycles |
| 5east | spring thunderfuki no tō | play_arrow | A famous song about butterbur buds singing of spring, resonating in the heart |
| 6east | Cape ErimoMori Shinichi | play_arrow | Spring in the northern country, a song of quiet happiness |
| 7east | Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Minami Saori | play_arrow | Syoko Minami’s gentle singing voice gracefully portrays mature romance. |
| 8east | The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō | play_arrow | The emotional charm of Atsuro Okamoto’s classic song, “The Highland Train.” |
| 9east | tricolor violetSakurada Junko | play_arrow | A masterpiece by Junko Sakurada depicting spring scenes |
| 10east | Song of the Language of FlowersSakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Ikeda Fujio | play_arrow | An elegant waltz themed around flowers, the theme song of a 1936 film |
| 11east | KintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō | play_arrow | About the nursery rhyme of the boy from Mount Ashigara |
| 12east | Spring Has Comeririi | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring |
| 13east | Flowers of the trifoliate orangeSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku | play_arrow | A famous Japanese song themed on a plant with white flowers and golden fruit |
| 14east | motherSakushi: Tanaka Nana / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao | play_arrow | Mother's Day: a classic song that portrays a mother's warmth |
| 15east | Flowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yoko | play_arrow | Disaster Reconstruction Support Song: Hope and Requiem |
| 16east | Flowers ~Flowers for everyone’s heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichi | play_arrow | Okinawan folk songs by Shoukichi Kina wishing for peace |
| 17east | When the violets bloomSakushi: Fritz Rotter Shirai Tetsuzō / Sakkyoku: Franz Doelle | play_arrow | An iconic song of the Takarazuka Revue |
| 18east | Japanese bush warblerSakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi | play_arrow | On the hymns of birds that herald the arrival of spring |
| 19east | Beautiful SpringKayama Yūzō | play_arrow | A classic hit by Yuzo Kayama that depicts a springtime romance. |
| 20east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko | play_arrow | Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic song “Until the Day We Meet Again” |
| 21east | My Giftofukōsu | play_arrow | A famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring |
| 22east | My Pure LadyOzaki Ami | play_arrow | A classic hit by Ami Ozaki filled with the emotions of spring |
| 23east | spring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays social pressure and loneliness |
| 24east | Whisper of Young Leavestenchi mari | play_arrow | A classic song that gently portrays the scenery of spring and feelings of love |
| 25east | Flower JourneyMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | A masterpiece that depicts the beauty of cherry blossom blizzards and the scenery of spring. |
| 26east | Height comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei | play_arrow | The history and memories of a nursery rhyme depicting the growth of siblings |
| 27east | Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō | play_arrow | A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era |
| 28east | You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of nostalgic memories of love |
| 29east | cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life. |
| 30east | Let’s get married.yoshida takurou | play_arrow | Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic |
| 31east | strollInoue Azumi | play_arrow | Walk energetically to the theme song of My Neighbor Totoro |
| 32east | Cotton MoodAnri | play_arrow | Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs |
| 33east | My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love |
| 34east | Sleep on my chestkaguya hime | play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece brimming with romance, a heartwarming melody |
| 35east | Spring StreamSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi | play_arrow | A spring song—a classic whose gentle melody warms the heart. |
| 36east | Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma | play_arrow | A heartwarming song about memories from kindergarten |
| 37east | The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko | play_arrow | Rumiko Koyanagi's spring classic, nostalgic memories |
| 38east | Song of Springshouka | play_arrow | A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring |
| 39east | A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko | play_arrow | A timeless classic steeped in the melancholy of a port town, gently singing of a tender heart in love. |
| 40east | When the white flowers bloom | play_arrow | When the white flowers bloom: springtime farewells and nostalgia |
| 41east | Happiness is here.ōtsu yoshiko | play_arrow | Yoshiko Otsu, “Koko ni Sachi Ari” — a timeless song that resonates with the heart |
| 42east | school daysPegī Hayama | play_arrow | A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart. |
| 43east | Flowers and Sunshine of a Spring Day | ![]() | A song that gently embraces love as it changes |
| 44east | Flower | play_arrow | Rentaro Taki’s famous piece “Hana” beautifully portrays the scenery of spring. |
| 45east | Happy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyō | play_arrow | The Charm of the Hina Matsuri Classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” |
| 46east | scarecrowsadamasashi | play_arrow | Hometown of the Showa era, a masterpiece by Masashi Sada |
| 47east | The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan | play_arrow | A song of memories about nature and departure |
| 48east | Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata | play_arrow | A composition that delicately depicts a spring scene |
| 49east | Flowershouka | play_arrow | The Sumida River is a celebrated masterpiece representing the Meiji era. |
| 50east | Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō | play_arrow | A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.” |
| 51east | Song of MayYakushi: Aoyagi Zengo / Sakkyoku: Mōtsuaruto | play_arrow | Mozart masterpiece, singing the joy of spring |
| 52east | Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō | play_arrow | O-Tomi: The story of a poignant classic song |
| 53east | A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki | play_arrow | The roses have bloomed, a heartwarming classic |
| 54east | On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi | play_arrow | Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring. |
| 55east | loquatsakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeru | play_arrow | A gentle early-summer nursery rhyme, depicting scenes of fruit. |
| 56east | Spring somewhereSakushi: Momota Soji / Sakkyoku: Kusagawa Shin | play_arrow | The charm and emotion of the spring classic “Soushunfu (Early Spring Ode)” |
| 57east | A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou | play_arrow | Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories |
| 58east | Early Spring Ode | play_arrow | A spring-awaiting song, a beautiful melody that resonates in the heart |
| 59east | How are you doing, my cheerful friend?Mitsubishi Michiya | play_arrow | A nostalgic classic that sings of longing for one’s hometown |
| 60east | Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō | play_arrow | Over the Hills: A classic song of hope and youth |
| 61east | Spring Night | play_arrow | A spring night, a scene enchanted by the sound of the koto. |
| 62east | Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo | play_arrow | A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally |
| 63east | Ladybug Sambacherisshu | play_arrow | Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts. |
| 64east | The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak |
| 65east | Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō | play_arrow | Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey |
| 66east | Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa | play_arrow | Showa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love |
| 67east | This roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku | play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the beauty of the four seasons |
| 68east | Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | A spring tale of a girl waiting for love |
| 69east | Spring has come.Monbushō shōka | play_arrow | A heartwarming Ministry of Education shoka depicting the arrival of spring |
| 70east | Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri | play_arrow | A nostalgic classic is loved across generations. |
| 71east | a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō | play_arrow | Spring in the northern country, a wistful song resounding through the acacia trees |
| 72east | Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari | play_arrow | Scenes of Tsugaru, a classic song by Hibari Misora |
| 73east | Katyusha’s Song | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays parting and reunion, with lyrics steeped in melancholy. |
| 74east | Spring Stream | play_arrow | A spring brook, the scene from a nostalgic children's song |
| 75east | A Hazy Moonlit Night | play_arrow | A famous Japanese song that depicts a twilight scene |
| 76east | Northern SpringSen Masao | play_arrow | The famous song “Spring in the Northern Country” that sings of longing for one’s hometown |
| 77east | Flowers will bloom. | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster |
| 78east | I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that portrays family love and experiences in nature |
| 79east | Lingering Snowiruka | play_arrow | Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka |
| 80east | Apple SongNamiki Michiko | play_arrow | A famous song that sang of postwar hope with the Apple Song |
| 81east | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring |
| 82east | O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | A bittersweet heartbreak song with cherry blossoms dancing, resonating in the heart. |
| 83east | The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka | play_arrow | A 1946 classic that portrayed hope in postwar Tokyo |
| 84east | spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | Hiromi Iwasaki’s spring classic, a song about a bittersweet love. |
| 85east | tea pickingMonbushō shōka | play_arrow | Japanese masterpieces that reflect the seasons and everyday life |
| 86east | koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōka | play_arrow | Koinobori, a song wishing for children's growth |
| 87east | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | A celebrated song of spring, a masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya |
| 88east | Has the plum blossomed?Misora Hibari | play_arrow | Hibari Misora’s short songs capture the spirit of Japan. |
| 89east | 12th graderFunaki Kazuo | play_arrow | A song of youth, Kazuo Funaki’s famous piece, singing of memories |
| 90east | Parting at 22kaze | play_arrow | The Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth |
| 91east | Sakura, sakura | play_arrow | Song of Sakura: iconic melodies that color Japan’s spring |
| 92east | What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu | play_arrow | A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo |
| 93east | Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō | play_arrow | Spring Song, a famous piece by Bansui Doi and Rentaro Taki |
| 94east | Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō | play_arrow | The prewar classic song “Kojo no Tsuki” is a masterpiece. |
| 95east | Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi | play_arrow | A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories |
| 96east | Spring StreamMonbushō shōka | play_arrow | A beautiful school song depicting the spring scenery of one’s hometown |
| 97east | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako | play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories |
| 98east | Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s spring classic, a heartwarming masterpiece |
| 99east | Words of FarewellKaientai | play_arrow | “Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds. |
| 100east | the first strong spring windkyandīzu | play_arrow | The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival |
| 101east | If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu | play_arrow | A simple song that shares happiness |
| 102east | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe | ![]() | An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones |
| 103east | Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | A spring song that resonates in the heart: a classic by Momoe Yamaguchi |
| 104east | GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu | play_arrow | Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth |
| 105east | A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to a mother, along with cherished memories. |
| 106east | Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life |
| 107east | March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko | play_arrow | An iconic song that gives us the courage and hope to move forward |


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