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[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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1eastRed bird, little birdSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Narita Tamezō
Red bird, little birdSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Narita Tamezōplay_arrow
Introducing the charm of children's songs and how to enjoy them
2eastJourney of the Heartchūrippu
Journey of the Heartchūrippuplay_arrow
A classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure.
3eastWakabaSakushi: Matsunaga Miyao / Sakkyoku: Hiraoka Hitoshi
WakabaSakushi: Matsunaga Miyao / Sakkyoku: Hiraoka Hitoshiplay_arrow
The school song “Wakaba” that sings of May’s fresh green
4eastYouth CyclingKosaka Kazuya
Youth CyclingKosaka Kazuyaplay_arrow
Youth popular songs of the late 1950s to early 1960s (Showa 30s), memories of bicycles
5eastspring thunderfuki no tō
spring thunderfuki no tōplay_arrow
A famous song about butterbur buds singing of spring, resonating in the heart
6eastCape ErimoMori Shinichi
Cape ErimoMori Shinichiplay_arrow
Spring in the northern country, a song of quiet happiness
7eastPremonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Minami Saori
Premonition of Spring ~I've been mellow~Minami Saoriplay_arrow
Syoko Minami’s gentle singing voice gracefully portrays mature romance.
8eastThe Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō
The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurōplay_arrow
The emotional charm of Atsuro Okamoto’s classic song, “The Highland Train.”
9easttricolor violetSakurada Junko
tricolor violetSakurada Junkoplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Junko Sakurada depicting spring scenes
10eastSong of the Language of FlowersSakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Ikeda Fujio
Song of the Language of FlowersSakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Ikeda Fujioplay_arrow
An elegant waltz themed around flowers, the theme song of a 1936 film
11eastKintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō
KintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazōplay_arrow
About the nursery rhyme of the boy from Mount Ashigara
12eastSpring Has Comeririi
Spring Has Comeririiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring
13eastFlowers of the trifoliate orangeSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku
Flowers of the trifoliate orangeSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsakuplay_arrow
A famous Japanese song themed on a plant with white flowers and golden fruit
14eastmotherSakushi: Tanaka Nana / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao
motherSakushi: Tanaka Nana / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Mother's Day: a classic song that portrays a mother's warmth
15eastFlowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yoko
Flowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yokoplay_arrow
Disaster Reconstruction Support Song: Hope and Requiem
16eastFlowers ~Flowers for everyone’s heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichi
Flowers ~Flowers for everyone's heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichiplay_arrow
Okinawan folk songs by Shoukichi Kina wishing for peace
17eastWhen the violets bloomSakushi: Fritz Rotter Shirai Tetsuzō / Sakkyoku: Franz Doelle
When the violets bloomSakushi: Fritz Rotter Shirai Tetsuzō / Sakkyoku: Franz Doelleplay_arrow
An iconic song of the Takarazuka Revue
18eastJapanese bush warblerSakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi
Japanese bush warblerSakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshiplay_arrow
On the hymns of birds that herald the arrival of spring
19eastBeautiful SpringKayama Yūzō
Beautiful SpringKayama Yūzōplay_arrow
A classic hit by Yuzo Kayama that depicts a springtime romance.
20eastUntil we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohikoplay_arrow
Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic song “Until the Day We Meet Again”
21eastMy Giftofukōsu
My Giftofukōsuplay_arrow
A famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring
22eastMy Pure LadyOzaki Ami
My Pure LadyOzaki Amiplay_arrow
A classic hit by Ami Ozaki filled with the emotions of spring
23eastspring’s dry windIzumiya Shigeru
spring's dry windIzumiya Shigeruplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays social pressure and loneliness
24eastWhisper of Young Leavestenchi mari
Whisper of Young Leavestenchi mariplay_arrow
A classic song that gently portrays the scenery of spring and feelings of love
25eastFlower JourneyMatsutōya Yumi
Flower JourneyMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts the beauty of cherry blossom blizzards and the scenery of spring.
26eastHeight comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei
Height comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpeiplay_arrow
The history and memories of a nursery rhyme depicting the growth of siblings
27eastBlue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō
Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
28eastYou are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira
You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akiraplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of nostalgic memories of love
29eastcherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
30eastLet’s get married.yoshida takurou
Let's get married.yoshida takurouplay_arrow
Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
31eaststrollInoue Azumi
strollInoue Azumiplay_arrow
Walk energetically to the theme song of My Neighbor Totoro
32eastCotton MoodAnri
Cotton MoodAnriplay_arrow
Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
33eastMy heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko
My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomokoplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love
34eastSleep on my chestkaguya hime
Sleep on my chestkaguya himeplay_arrow
A timeless masterpiece brimming with romance, a heartwarming melody
35eastSpring StreamSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
Spring StreamSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichiplay_arrow
A spring song—a classic whose gentle melody warms the heart.
36eastAlbum of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma
Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsumaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song about memories from kindergarten
37eastThe arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko
The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
Rumiko Koyanagi's spring classic, nostalgic memories
38eastSong of Springshouka
Song of Springshoukaplay_arrow
A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
39eastA hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko
A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aikoplay_arrow
A timeless classic steeped in the melancholy of a port town, gently singing of a tender heart in love.
40eastWhen the white flowers bloom
When the white flowers bloomplay_arrow
When the white flowers bloom: springtime farewells and nostalgia
41eastHappiness is here.ōtsu yoshiko
Happiness is here.ōtsu yoshikoplay_arrow
Yoshiko Otsu, “Koko ni Sachi Ari” — a timeless song that resonates with the heart
42eastschool daysPegī Hayama
school daysPegī Hayamaplay_arrow
A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
43eastFlowers and Sunshine of a Spring Day
Flowers and Sunshine of a Spring Day
A song that gently embraces love as it changes
44eastFlower
Flowerplay_arrow
Rentaro Taki’s famous piece “Hana” beautifully portrays the scenery of spring.
45eastHappy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyō
Happy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyōplay_arrow
The Charm of the Hina Matsuri Classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri”
46eastscarecrowsadamasashi
scarecrowsadamasashiplay_arrow
Hometown of the Showa era, a masterpiece by Masashi Sada
47eastThe Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan
The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chanplay_arrow
A song of memories about nature and departure
48eastEarly Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata
Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakataplay_arrow
A composition that delicately depicts a spring scene
49eastFlowershouka
Flowershoukaplay_arrow
The Sumida River is a celebrated masterpiece representing the Meiji era.
50eastTokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō
Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
51eastSong of MayYakushi: Aoyagi Zengo / Sakkyoku: Mōtsuaruto
Song of MayYakushi: Aoyagi Zengo / Sakkyoku: Mōtsuarutoplay_arrow
Mozart masterpiece, singing the joy of spring
52eastOtomi-sanKasuga Hachirō
Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirōplay_arrow
O-Tomi: The story of a poignant classic song
53eastA rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki
A rose has bloomed.Maiku Makiplay_arrow
The roses have bloomed, a heartwarming classic
54eastOn the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi
On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromiplay_arrow
Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
55eastloquatsakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeru
loquatsakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeruplay_arrow
A gentle early-summer nursery rhyme, depicting scenes of fruit.
56eastSpring somewhereSakushi: Momota Soji / Sakkyoku: Kusagawa Shin
Spring somewhereSakushi: Momota Soji / Sakkyoku: Kusagawa Shinplay_arrow
The charm and emotion of the spring classic “Soushunfu (Early Spring Ode)”
57eastA Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou
A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurouplay_arrow
Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
58eastEarly Spring Ode
Early Spring Odeplay_arrow
A spring-awaiting song, a beautiful melody that resonates in the heart
59eastHow are you doing, my cheerful friend?Mitsubishi Michiya
How are you doing, my cheerful friend?Mitsubishi Michiyaplay_arrow
A nostalgic classic that sings of longing for one’s hometown
60eastOver the hillFujiyama Ichirō
Over the hillFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
Over the Hills: A classic song of hope and youth
61eastSpring Night
Spring Nightplay_arrow
A spring night, a scene enchanted by the sound of the koto.
62eastLike a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo
Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpoplay_arrow
A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
63eastLadybug Sambacherisshu
Ladybug Sambacherisshuplay_arrow
Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
64eastThe Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu
The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippuplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak
65eastAh, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō
Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirōplay_arrow
Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
66eastSong of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa
Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisaplay_arrow
Showa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love
67eastThis roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku
This roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsakuplay_arrow
A masterpiece that expresses the beauty of the four seasons
68eastTemptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko
Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyokoplay_arrow
A spring tale of a girl waiting for love
69eastSpring has come.Monbushō shōka
Spring has come.Monbushō shōkaplay_arrow
A heartwarming Ministry of Education shoka depicting the arrival of spring
70eastAlways keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri
Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuriplay_arrow
A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
71easta red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō
a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirōplay_arrow
Spring in the northern country, a wistful song resounding through the acacia trees
72eastRingo OiwakeMisora Hibari
Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Scenes of Tsugaru, a classic song by Hibari Misora
73eastKatyusha’s Song
Katyusha's Songplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays parting and reunion, with lyrics steeped in melancholy.
74eastSpring Stream
Spring Streamplay_arrow
A spring brook, the scene from a nostalgic children's song
75eastA Hazy Moonlit Night
A Hazy Moonlit Nightplay_arrow
A famous Japanese song that depicts a twilight scene
76eastNorthern SpringSen Masao
Northern SpringSen Masaoplay_arrow
The famous song “Spring in the Northern Country” that sings of longing for one’s hometown
77eastFlowers will bloom.
Flowers will bloom.play_arrow
A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
78eastI hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that portrays family love and experiences in nature
79eastLingering Snowiruka
Lingering Snowirukaplay_arrow
Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
80eastApple SongNamiki Michiko
Apple SongNamiki Michikoplay_arrow
A famous song that sang of postwar hope with the Apple Song
81eastera; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
82eastO-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumiplay_arrow
A bittersweet heartbreak song with cherry blossoms dancing, resonating in the heart.
83eastThe Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka
The Flower Girl of Tokyo Haruo Okaplay_arrow
A 1946 classic that portrayed hope in postwar Tokyo
84eastspring hazeIwasaki Hiromi
spring hazeIwasaki Hiromiplay_arrow
Hiromi Iwasaki’s spring classic, a song about a bittersweet love.
85easttea pickingMonbushō shōka
tea pickingMonbushō shōkaplay_arrow
Japanese masterpieces that reflect the seasons and everyday life
86eastkoinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōka
koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōkaplay_arrow
Koinobori, a song wishing for children's growth
87eastCome, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A celebrated song of spring, a masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya
88eastHas the plum blossomed?Misora Hibari
Has the plum blossomed?Misora Hibariplay_arrow
Hibari Misora’s short songs capture the spirit of Japan.
89east12th graderFunaki Kazuo
12th graderFunaki Kazuoplay_arrow
A song of youth, Kazuo Funaki’s famous piece, singing of memories
90eastParting at 22kaze
Parting at 22kazeplay_arrow
The Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth
91eastSakura, sakura
Sakura, sakuraplay_arrow
Song of Sakura: iconic melodies that color Japan’s spring
92eastWhat a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzuplay_arrow
A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
93eastMoon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō
Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarōplay_arrow
Spring Song, a famous piece by Bansui Doi and Rentaro Taki
94eastMoon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō
Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarōplay_arrow
The prewar classic song “Kojo no Tsuki” is a masterpiece.
95eastCotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromiplay_arrow
A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
96eastSpring StreamMonbushō shōka
Spring StreamMonbushō shōkaplay_arrow
A beautiful school song depicting the spring scenery of one’s hometown
97eastTomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
98eastRed Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Seiko Matsuda’s spring classic, a heartwarming masterpiece
99eastWords of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientaiplay_arrow
“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
100eastthe first strong spring windkyandīzu
the first strong spring windkyandīzuplay_arrow
The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
101eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu
If you're happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A simple song that shares happiness
102eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
103eastMischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe
Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
A spring song that resonates in the heart: a classic by Momoe Yamaguchi
104eastGraduationMatsuyama Chiharu
GraduationMatsuyama Chiharuplay_arrow
Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
105eastA Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai
A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientaiplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to a mother, along with cherished memories.
106eastLike the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibariplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
107eastMarch of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives us the courage and hope to move forward