[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	The two are young.dikku mine		The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
2	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
3	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		What I’d love you to listen to as a companion for outings or travel is ‘…’
4	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Kiyoko Suizenji, an enka singer who represents the Showa era...
5	school daysPegī Hayama		Peggy Hayama is a Japanese singer of the song 'Gakusei Jidai' (Student Days).
6	Tokyo Olympic OndoMinami Haruo		The Tokyo Olympic Ondo is a symbol of the Games.
7	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
8	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
9	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
10	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
11	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
12	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
13	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
14	Ozasiki Song		In the year of the Tokyo Olympics, a smash-hit song became popular.
15	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa: popular among younger generations for his enka
16	festivalKitajima Saburō		Mr. Saburo Kitajima, who has produced numerous famous songs...
17	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
18	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		“Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup.
19	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A classic youth song that portrays postwar hope
20	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
21	king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo		Many elderly people enjoy playing shogi with their friends...
22	Jamboree Mickey		Enjoying an exercise routine with Disney dance songs
23	Itako GasaHashi Yukio		Yukio Hashi’s “Itako-gasa” was re... in 1960.
24	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		If we’re talking about Japanese jazz masterpieces that Japan can proudly present to the world, ...
25	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		The sadness of leaving my hometown to marry, and the beginning that lies ahead...
26	strollInoue Azumi		The opening of Studio Ghibli’s film “My Neighbor Totoro”…
27	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		He’s active in multiple fields, including as a singer and an actor…
28	Hanagasa Ondomin’yō		Beloved across generations in the folk song of the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
29	Gift of Life ~I want nothing more~sadamasashi		A song that depicts the fulfillment of life
30	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		The classic song that cheered up Japan after the war, “The Apple Song.”
31	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Sharing and reminiscing together…
32	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō, Nara Mitsue		A song about the beautifully awe-inspiring scenery of the Rokko Mountains...
33	Apple SongNamiki Michiko		“The Apple Song” was released in 1945…
34	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakatamine Hideko		Ginza Kankan Musume was released in April 1949 starring Takamine...
35	365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko		A march-style kayōkyoku song in the vein of Kiyoko Suizenji, carrying a message of moving forward.
36	Finger exercises with kayōkyoku (Japanese pop songs)		“Finger exercises with popular songs” are popular among seniors...
37	Soran Bushi		…introduced as a song that makes you want to move your body without thinking…
38	Tokyo Olympic Ondo		The Tokyo Olympics held in 1964...
39	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		Listening to it will make you want to soak in a hot bath slowly…
40	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		Slow-tempo songs are nice too, but high-tempo…
41	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s “Mata Au Hi Made” is a 1...
42	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		“Minato ga Mieru Oka” (The Hill from Which You Can See the Harbor) is a song that Aiko Hirano sang in 194...
43	SEPTEMBEREarth, Wind & Fire		Thrilling masterpieces, the joy of moving your body
44	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
45	Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu		A classic bossa nova standard for summer
46	UFOpinku redii		Introduction to Pink Lady’s classic hit “UFO”
47	Donpan-bushimin’yō		Akita folk songs gained nationwide popularity, spurred by the National Sports Festival.
48	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		Songs of youth, and the bonds with friends, resonate in the heart.
49	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakamine Hideko		A classic that sings of postwar hope and vitality
50	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Speaking of songs that lift your spirits, 'Kiyoshi no Zundoko Bushi'...
51	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
52	Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshi		Arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
53	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s cheerful classic is popular across generations.
54	Off to the Mito Komon Festival!Yuko Suzuka		Mito Festival theme song: a fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock
55	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		An inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
56	There’s no such thing as ghosts.		A heartwarming children's song introduction for Ghost Day in summer
57	The Sun of the DowntownBaishō Chieko		The charm of downtown nostalgia and warm singing voices
58	A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū		A quiet night spent with a lover
59	Flamenco of the StarsSaigō Teruhiko		Teruhiko Saigō’s flamenco-style classic
60	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.
61	Green breeze		I’d like to recommend this to anyone looking for a refreshing song…
62	Let’s meet in Yurakucho.Furanku Nagai		Scenes from the Showa era, the classic hit by Frank Nagai
63	Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō		Music of hope delivered with a gentle singing voice
64	I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda		Let's dance to the famous hit by Linda Yamamoto.
65	The Bride SambaGō Hiromi		Let's dance to the nostalgic hit 'Oyome Samba' and relieve stress.
66	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Yo Hitoto’s “Hanamizuki” is from 2004…
67	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		Since the early Shōwa period, it has been popular as a coveted vacation destination…
68	Grandfather’s Clock		A moving story about the bond between a grandfather and an old clock
69	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Summer seaside romance, memories of youth
70	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
71	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		A celebrated song depicting the seasons and tea picking
72	PicnicSakushi: Ogiwara Eiichi / Sakkyoku: Igirisu Min’yō		An energetic masterpiece, a heartwarming song
73	red dragonfly		Listening to and singing children’s songs is effective for preventing dementia and activating the brain!
74	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
75	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
76	Happy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyō		The Charm of the Hina Matsuri Classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri”
77	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma		This piece, which evokes a hint of spring, is in kindergarten...
78	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
79	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
80	From here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurō		A song that gives you the courage to live positively toward the future
81	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		The Great Adventure of Taiyaki-kun, a heartwarming classic song
82	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		A bittersweet love story of a girl and the light of spring
83	teacherMori Masako		Masako Mori’s classic song “Sensei”: nostalgic lyrics and melody
84	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
85	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Refresh mind and body with a song by Hibari Misora
86	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		“Hello from Countries Around the World” is by Haruo Minami, sa...
87	Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo		Haruo Minami’s “Chanchiki Oke-sa” is nostalgi…
88	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		Evocatively depicting Ueno Station, which welcomed many young people through group employment...
89	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		Loved by music fans not only in Japan but all around the world…
90	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		Hachiro Kasuga’s “Otomi-san” is filled with deep emotion and...
91	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is popular even among older people…
92	Hey, Nakamura-kun!Wakahara Ichirō		“Hey, Nakamura-kun” is one of Mr. Ichiro Wakahara’s representative works…
93	Ah, life has its tearsSatomi Kôtarô, Yokouchi Tadashi ai		The drama Mito Kōmon, for which a total of 38 series were produced...
94	The boatman is dear.Otomaru		Otomaru’s “Sendō Kaway a” overflows with nostalgia…
95	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Oka o Koete” (“Beyond the Hill”) is refreshingly...
96	Dreamy TokyoFujiyama Ichirō		Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Yume Awaki Tokyo” is, for elderly people, ...
97	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou” reflects its era.
98	Sūdara-bushiHana Hajime to Kureēji Kyattsu		The song “Sūdara-bushi” was performed by Hajime Hana and the Crazy Cats…
99	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		The folk singer Mike Maki, a representative figure of the Showa era, sa...