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