[Celebration] A compilation of Japanese songs that elderly people will enjoy

We’ve gathered Japanese songs that are perfect for events at senior living facilities and day service centers.

Music can help you relax and bring back old memories, offering positive effects for both mind and body.

If you’re using it as background music, choosing songs to match each scene can change the atmosphere, which is highly recommended.

When holding a sing-along, preparing lyric sheets can help everyone enjoy the songs, even if some aren’t familiar to the seniors.

Let’s make use of a variety of songs to create a fun and cheerful atmosphere!

Playlist

[Celebration] A compilation of Japanese songs that elderly people will enjoy
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tsugaru Aiya-bushi		Tsugaru Aiya-bushi is a folk song that is easy for elderly people to sing.
2	Mount Fuji		An old, familiar school song about Mount Fuji
3	Kenryō-bushi		A celebratory song from Aomori Prefecture, suitable for New Year’s.
4	Ise Ondo		Ise Ondo is suitable for Bon Odori and recreation activities.
5	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		The appeal of Kazuo Funaki’s debut song, “High School Third-Year Student”
6	Miyagi Nagamochi Song		A folk song that sings a bride’s wedding greetings
7	Northern SpringSen Masao		Masao Sen’s hometown-longing classic, “Hokuguni no Haru” (Spring in the North Country)
8	Kuroda-bushi		The Fukuoka folk song Kuroda-bushi is perfect for celebrations.
9	Sakura, sakura		A Japanese classical koto piece that evokes scenes of cherry blossoms
10	Nambu Tawarazumi-uta		The Nanbu Tawarazumi-uta is a celebratory song for stacking rice bales.
11	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		The Appeal of Ichiro Fujiyama’s Classic Song “Blue Mountain Range”
12	Celebration BoatKadowaki Rikuo		Iwai-bune is a classic enka song for weddings.
13	celebratory sakeSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature song “Iwaizake”
14	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
15	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		Liven up the celebration with Kyū Sakamoto’s classic hit
16	Spring has come.Tendō Yoshimi		A soothing song by Yoshimi Tendo about springtime romance
17	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Kiyoko Suizenji's smash hit song 'March of 365 Steps'
18	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		A signature song by Kiyoshi Hikawa that is loved across generations
19	Matchmaking Celebration SongHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s Matchmaking Celebration Song
20	Love RadiantMisora Hibari		Introduction to Misora Hibari's signature song, Ai Sansan
21	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		Masato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
22	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
23	The boatman is dear.Otomaru		A peaceful time with nostalgic boatman’s songs
24	Second-son crowShirane Kazuo		Kazuo Shirane’s classic song evokes nostalgic memories
25	Love RadiantEXILE ATSUSHI		Singing of a fulfilling life while embracing emotions
26	Surely, thank you.Sakushi: Konishi Hiroya / Hobitsu: Yoshizawa Kumiko / Sakkyoku: Hoshi Tomo / Henkyoku: Sato Masahiro		A choral piece originating in Taka Town that sings of gratitude
27	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
28	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		A moving classic that captures the allure of enka
29	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hanamizuki is a heartwarming masterpiece imbued with peace and love.
30	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		The famous song “Apple Song” that sang of hope after the war
31	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		A moving work whose classic songs by Momoe Yamaguchi resonate with the heart
32	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		The longed-for Hawaii route that sang of postwar hope
33	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		A classic inspired by Kabuki, beloved by many artists
34	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Tokyo Boogie-Woogie is a classic song that expresses the joy of the postwar era.
35	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		The Highland Train Goes, a classic that evokes the romance of travel
36	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		The nostalgic classic song of the hill with a view of the harbor
37	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		The Appeal of the Early Shōwa-Era Classic 'Over the Hills'
38	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari songs that express feelings of gratitude