[For Seniors in Their 80s] Recommended Summer Songs: From Enka and School Songs to Folk Songs

In this article, we introduce recommended summer songs for people in their 80s! When it comes to summer songs, pieces that depict the sea and the sun are a given, but love songs that express passionate romance are also popular.

This time, among those classic summer tunes, we’ve picked a wide range of nostalgic songs that will be familiar to people in their 80s—from Showa-era hits and kayōkyoku to even shōka and folk songs.

Some of these tracks are loved across generations, so use this article as a guide to enjoy listening to and singing summer songs together with people in their 80s!

Playlist

[For Seniors in Their 80s] Recommended Summer Songs: From Enka and School Songs to Folk Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	That girl and IHashi Yukio		Yukio Hashi’s summer classic, The Brilliance of Youth
2	I hope you are keeping well in the summer heat.kyandīzu		A nostalgic classic that portrays summer memories
3	Light of FirefliesSukottorando min’yō		A farewell song adapted into Japanese from a Scottish folk song
4	Song of the FrogDoitsu min’yō		Enjoying folk songs of the rainy season as a round
5	Tears That Vanished into the SandItō Yukari		Yukari Ito’s Heartbreaking Italian Music
6	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A heartwarming classic that makes you feel the end of summer
7	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		A signature song of Haruo Oka, a masterpiece that gave hope to the Japanese people after the war
8	Summer has comeSakushi: Sasaki Nobutsuna / Sakkyoku: Koyama Sakunosuke		A Japanese children's song that sings of an early summer landscape
9	Crimson SunMisora Hibari		A classic love song by Hibari Misora, covered by many artists
10	Memories of a Summer DayHino Teruko		Teruko Hino’s classic song “Summer Memories”
11	Festival MamboMisora Hibari		Miki Hibari’s summer classic, Omatsuri Mambo
12	Pineapple Princesstashiro midori		A sweet tone that soothes the heart with tropical melodies
13	18 Years Old Under the SunKi no Mi Nana		A youthful, coming-of-age song by the vibrant Nana Kinomi
14	Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner’s Song)min’yō		Chikuhō’s Tankō-bushi, a Bon Odori staple
15	Summer Memoriesshouka		A heartwarming song depicting the nature of Oze
16	Coffee RumbaNishida Sachiko		Coffee Rumba is a cheerful, captivating classic
17	The Hill Where Mandarin Orange Blossoms BloomKawada Masako		A classic song that depicts the nostalgic summers of the Showa era
18	festivalKitajima Saburō		Tradition and gratitude, a powerful festival scene
19	Seagull Sailorshouka		The refreshing children's song of the seagull sailor
20	seaMonbushō shōka		A famous Ministry of Education school song that praises the beauty of the sea
21	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		Pink Lady's classic summer song becomes a huge hit
22	Soran Bushimin’yō		A folk song sung by fishermen in Hokkaido, cherished across generations
23	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen’s signature work, a famous song that portrays the heartbreak of parting
24	Seaside BoundZa Taigāsu		The Tigers’ summer love song is a big hit
25	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A blockbuster hit song depicting a bittersweet romance by the summer seaside
26	A Midsummer IncidentHirayama Miki		The appeal of Miki Hirayama’s classic song “Manatsu no Dekigoto”
27	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
28	Summer has comeshouka		An old 1896 school song that evokes the atmosphere of early summer
29	seashouka		An article introducing the charm of Shōwa-era children’s songs and the reasons they are loved across generations.
30	coconutshouka		A famous song that poignantly expresses a heartfelt longing for one’s hometown
31	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		The Peanuts’ classic summer love song
32	The Young Boss of HawaiiKayama Yūzō		A classic that lifts the spirit: the blue sea of the tropics and a song of hope
33	The sun is crying.ishida ayumi		Ishida Ayumi’s wistful love song
34	A Gift of a Summer Daygasshou		Introduction to a song about summer memories
35	Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun		Jun Mayuzumi's 'Angel's Temptation' is a famous song that depicts heartbreak.
36	The sea is in love.Za Riganīzu		A song of The Riganies about the blue sea and summer love
37	Sugarcane fieldSakushi sakkyoku: Terashima Naohiko		The sorrow of the Battle of Okinawa and a prayer for peace
38	coconutSakushi: Shimazaki Tōson / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Toraji		Coconut, Fujimura’s poem and Oonaka’s music
39	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		The classic song that brings hope and courage: “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki)
40	A quiet lakeside		Music of nature, a song of summer memories
41	The Sun of the DowntownBaishō Chieko		The charm of downtown nostalgia and warm singing voices
42	Flamenco of the StarsSaigō Teruhiko		Teruhiko Saigō’s flamenco-style classic
43	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		Songs of youth, and the bonds with friends, resonate in the heart.
44	Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa		Showa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love
45	Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu		The classic hit “Season of Love” by Pinky and the Killers
46	The Sea: Its LoveKayama Yūzō		A classic song that evokes the youthful spirit of the Showa era of Yuzo Kayama
47	Mount Fuji (Fujinoyama)		The song about Mount Fuji: a nostalgic classic that resonates in the heart
48	fireworksshouka		A nostalgic song that evokes memories of summer
49	Aoba Castle Love Songsatou muneyuki		A masterpiece by Muneyuki Sato, a famous song that colors Sendai
50	Hawaiian Airlines flightUtsumi Kiyoshi		Nostalgia for the tropics, Utsumi Kiyoshi’s classic song
51	Summer MemoriesTakagi Toshiko to Vooche Anjerika		Summer Memories is a famous song that depicts the nature of Oze
52	Beware of summerSakurada Junko		A classic song depicting Junko Sakurada’s summer romance
53	17 years oldMinami Saori		Saori Minami’s “17-sai” is a classic that refreshingly captures youth and first love.
54	Tokyo Ondomin’yō		The Showa-era Bon Odori classic 'Tokyo March'
55	Summer MemoriesSakushi: Ema Akiko / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao		A heartwarming classic that depicts the scenery of Oze
56	We are children of the sea.gasshou		Relieving stress by singing out loud
57	We are children of the sea.Monbushō shōka		A grand and refreshing summer track themed around life by the sea.
58	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A signature song by Yosui Inoue that looks back on summer memories
59	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s summer love song, “Kimi to Itsu Made mo” (“Forever With You”)
60	We are children of the sea.shouka		A Japanese children's song depicting seaside nature and children's growth
61	Summer MissSakakibara Ikue		Nostalgic Showa-era classics are still loved today.
62	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		A classic hit by Hibari Misora depicting a summer romance
63	summer vacationyoshida takurou		Summer memories, a famous song by Takuro Yoshida