[For Seniors] Let’s Have Fun Together! Introducing Uplifting, Energizing Songs

We’d like to introduce some wonderful, uplifting songs recommended for seniors.

Listening to music not only enriches your emotions, but it’s also said to help you relax both body and mind.

Among the songs we’re about to introduce, there are many familiar tunes for seniors that will make you want to hum along.

We’ve carefully selected bright, cheerful songs and soothing pieces, based on nostalgic hits from years past.

They may even spark lively conversations about memories from those days.

Since they’re all lovely songs, be sure to use them for karaoke or exercise activities.

Playlist

[For Seniors] Let’s Have Fun Together! Introducing Uplifting, Energizing Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of the FrogDoitsu min’yō		Enjoying folk songs of the rainy season as a round
2	The two are young.dikku mine		The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
3	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
4	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		A refreshing song themed around the railways of Fukushima Prefecture
5	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Kiyoko Suizenji’s signature songs are life-encouragement anthems.
6	school daysPegī Hayama		Peggy Hayama is a Japanese singer of the song 'Gakusei Jidai' (Student Days).
7	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
8	Tokyo Olympic OndoMinami Haruo		The Tokyo Olympic Ondo is a symbol of the Games.
9	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
10	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
11	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
12	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
13	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
14	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
15	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
16	Ozasiki Song		In the year of the Tokyo Olympics, a smash-hit song became popular.
17	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa: popular among younger generations for his enka
18	festivalKitajima Saburō		Saburō Kitajima’s “Matsuri” is a highly versatile masterpiece.
19	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
20	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		“Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup.
21	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A classic youth song that portrays postwar hope
22	king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo		A masterpiece that expresses shogi strategy through music
23	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		A famous song based on tulip heartbreak
24	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		The loneliness of leaving my hometown and thoughts about a new life
25	Jamboree Mickey		Enjoying an exercise routine with Disney dance songs
26	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		There are also many location-themed versions of Tokyo Boogie-Woogie.
27	Gift of Life ~I want nothing more~sadamasashi		A song that depicts the fulfillment of life
28	Itako GasaHashi Yukio		Yukio Hashi’s “Itako-Gasa” is a masterpiece of the matabi song genre.
29	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		Kazuo Funaki's debut song 'High School Senior'
30	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakatamine Hideko		Hideko Takamine’s famous song set in postwar Ginza
31	Soran Bushi		The Soran Bushi is a folk song from Hokkaido and is easy to dance to.
32	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō, Nara Mitsue		Blue Mountain Range is a masterpiece of Japanese popular music.
33	365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko		A march-style kayōkyoku song in the vein of Kiyoko Suizenji, carrying a message of moving forward.
34	Hanagasa Ondomin’yō		Beloved across generations in the folk song of the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
35	strollInoue Azumi		Feeling heartwarmed by the theme song of My Neighbor Totoro
36	Tokyo Olympic Ondo		The Tokyo Olympic Ondo is a famous theme song.
37	Green breeze		A soothing children's song depicting the gentle breeze of spring
38	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A Gunma Prefecture local song about visiting hot springs
39	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		A fast-tempo song that lifts your spirits: “Ore-ra Tokyo sa Igu da.”
40	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		A classic that poignantly portrays the sadness of parting and is loved across generations
41	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		A hill with a view of the harbor holds a bittersweet longing and the scenery of the port town.
42	Apple SongNamiki Michiko		The Apple Song was a postwar smash hit.
43	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
44	Finger exercises with kayōkyoku (Japanese pop songs)		Brain activation with finger exercises set to kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs)
45	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		The classic song that cheered up Japan after the war, “The Apple Song.”
46	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Feeling energized with Kiyoshi's Zundoko-Bushi
47	I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda		Let's dance to the famous hit by Linda Yamamoto.
48	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakamine Hideko		A classic that sings of postwar hope and vitality
49	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
50	Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshi		Arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
51	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s cheerful classic is popular across generations.
52	Off to the Mito Komon Festival!Yuko Suzuka		Mito Festival theme song: a fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock
53	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		An inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
54	There’s no such thing as ghosts.		A heartwarming children's song introduction for Ghost Day in summer
55	The Sun of the DowntownBaishō Chieko		The charm of downtown nostalgia and warm singing voices
56	A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū		A quiet night spent with a lover
57	Flamenco of the StarsSaigō Teruhiko		Teruhiko Saigō’s flamenco-style classic
58	As long as the sun is in the skyNishikino Akira		An iconic song of hope that looks forward and moves ahead, with bright lyrics that lift your spirits.
59	Let’s meet in Yurakucho.Furanku Nagai		Scenes from the Showa era, the classic hit by Frank Nagai
60	Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō		Music of hope delivered with a gentle singing voice
61	SEPTEMBEREarth, Wind & Fire		Thrilling masterpieces, the joy of moving your body
62	Donpan-bushimin’yō		Akita folk songs gained nationwide popularity, spurred by the National Sports Festival.
63	Grandfather’s Clock		A moving story about the bond between a grandfather and an old clock
64	red dragonfly		Listening to and singing children’s songs is effective for preventing dementia and activating the brain!
65	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Summer seaside romance, memories of youth
66	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
67	UFOpinku redii		Introduction to Pink Lady’s classic hit “UFO”
68	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
69	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
70	Happy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyō		The Charm of the Hina Matsuri Classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri”
71	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma		A nostalgic classic song depicting memories of kindergarten
72	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
73	PicnicSakushi: Ogiwara Eiichi / Sakkyoku: Igirisu Min’yō		An energetic masterpiece, a heartwarming song
74	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
75	From here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurō		A song that gives you the courage to live positively toward the future
76	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		The Great Adventure of Taiyaki-kun, a heartwarming classic song
77	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		A celebrated song depicting the seasons and tea picking
78	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		A bittersweet love story of a girl and the light of spring
79	teacherMori Masako		Masako Mori’s classic song “Sensei”: nostalgic lyrics and melody
80	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
81	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Refresh mind and body with a song by Hibari Misora
82	The Bride SambaGō Hiromi		Let's dance to the nostalgic hit 'Oyome Samba' and relieve stress.
83	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		Hello from countries around the world. The Expo theme song.
84	Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo		A heartwarming classic that evokes nostalgic longing
85	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		The song monument and departure melody of Ueno Station
86	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		The Appeal of Kyu Sakamoto’s Classic “Look Up at the Stars in the Night”
87	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		The Appeal and Legacy of Hachiro Kasuga’s Classic Song “Otomi-san”
88	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama's 'Sakurazaka' is a heartwarming classic.
89	Hey, Nakamura-kun!Wakahara Ichirō		Representative songs of Ichiro Wakahara, workplace scenes of the Showa era
90	Ah, life has its tearsSatomi Kôtarô, Yokouchi Tadashi ai		Introduction to the theme song of Mito Komon
91	The boatman is dear.Otomaru		Sendo Koiya is a nostalgic classic song.
92	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		A powerful song by Ichiro Fujiyama that walks with hope
93	Dreamy TokyoFujiyama Ichirō		Ichiro Fujiyama's classic songs touch the hearts of the elderly
94	Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu		A classic bossa nova standard for summer
95	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		Songs of youth, and the bonds with friends, resonate in the heart.
96	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou” reflects its era.
97	Sūdara-bushiHana Hajime to Kureēji Kyattsu		Sudarabushi is a Showa-era popular song that depicts human weakness.
98	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		Introducing Maki Mike's 'Bara ga Saita'
99	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hanamizuki is a heartwarming popular song.
100	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		A famous song by Haruo Oka that sings of longing for Hawaii