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[For Seniors] An intro quiz that will make you want to sing along. Let’s have fun with nostalgic classics!

The moment you hear a nostalgic melody, memories rush back all at once… Why not enjoy that feeling with an intro quiz? The many classic songs that colored the Showa era hold a special place for older adults, bringing back memories of their youth and of cherished people.

When the intro starts and someone lights up with “Oh, I know this one!”, the way conversations naturally take off is truly heartwarming.

Sharing stories from those days sparked by the music can turn into a joyful time full of smiles.

These are all timeless hits that are easy to use for recreation and everyday interaction, so please enjoy a rich, heartwarming time together with music.

Playlist

[For Seniors] An intro quiz that will make you want to sing along. Let’s have fun with nostalgic classics!
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1What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzuplay_arrow
The charm of hot spring songs and heartwarming melodies
2There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu
There's always tomorrowSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that sings of the feelings of a young person in love.
3Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Compare life to a river and sing of hope and strength
4Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakatamine Hideko
Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakatamine Hidekoplay_arrow
Hideko Takamine’s song “Ginza Kankan Musume” is…
5The Apple SongNamiki Michiko
The Apple SongNamiki Michikoplay_arrow
A portrayal of pure feelings that cherish apples...
6Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizukoplay_arrow
Shizuko Kasagi’s “Tokyo Boogie-Woogie” was, at the time...
7Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri
Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri
On a ship crossing the Tsugaru Strait in winter, returning to Hokkaido…
8Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko
Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyokoplay_arrow
Chiyoko Shimakura’s “Jinsei Iroiro” is a touching masterpiece.
9Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken'ichiplay_arrow
A Scorpio Woman, Kenichi Mikawa’s signature song
10The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka
The Longed-For Hawaii Route Haruo Okaplay_arrow
Haruo Oka’s “Akogare no Hawai Kōro” (“Longing for the Hawaii Route”) is, in 19…
11Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō
Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirōplay_arrow
Hachiro Kasuga’s “Otomi-san” is a memorable so…
12Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi
Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
Known as Kiyoshi Hikawa’s debut song…
13Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Kenplay_arrow
This song by Ken Matsudaira is a heart-throbbing samba...
14The two are young.dikku mine & hoshi reiko
The two are young.dikku mine & hoshi reikoplay_arrow
A classic from the Showa era: the brilliance of youth and love
15The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsuro
The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsuroplay_arrow
This piece, which portrays a refreshing journey on a highland train, ...
1612th graderFunaki Kazuo
12th graderFunaki Kazuoplay_arrow
It’s a song filled with memories from my youth. Hi—
17Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō
Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
Singing of youth and hope against the backdrop of blue mountains...
18Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko
Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totokoplay_arrow
A famous song by Totoko Sugawara, known for her melancholic singing voice.
19The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko
The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
This work, known as one of Rumiko Koyanagi’s signature songs...
20Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri
Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuriplay_arrow
Sayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe” is a beloved national classic.
21Itako GasaHashi Yukio
Itako GasaHashi Yukioplay_arrow
It’s Yukio Hashi’s debut song and a standard in the matabi (wandering swordsman) genre…
22Hey, Nakamura-kun!Wakahara Ichirō
Hey, Nakamura-kun!Wakahara Ichirōplay_arrow
Lavishly sprinkled throughout the world is the color palette of the Showa era...
23Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo
Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruoplay_arrow
Haruo Minami’s “Chanchiki Okesa” is a hometown…
24The Bells of NagasakiFujiyama Ichirō
The Bells of NagasakiFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichirō Fujiyama’s “The Bells of Nagasaki” paints a landscape…
25A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko
A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aikoplay_arrow
Creating a heartwarming moment through recreation...
26Ozasiki SongWada Hiroshi to Mahina Sutāzu, Matsuo Kazuko
Ozasiki SongWada Hiroshi to Mahina Sutāzu, Matsuo Kazukoplay_arrow
In the year of the Tokyo Olympics, a smash-hit song became popular.
27Sorry, please forgive me.Kasuga Hachirō
Sorry, please forgive me.Kasuga Hachirōplay_arrow
Hachiro Kasuga’s “Gomen yo Kanben na” is ...
28Dreamy TokyoFujiyama Ichirō
Dreamy TokyoFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Yume Awaki Tokyo” is a postwar so...
29Second-son crowShirane Kazuo
Second-son crowShirane Kazuoplay_arrow
Fill your heart with warmth and summon memories of the past…
30Forever with youKayama Yūzō
Forever with youKayama Yūzōplay_arrow
Yuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
31I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
Walk, Looking Up: A Masterpiece That Resonated Around the World
32March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
Cheering on life with Kiyoko Suizenji’s “365-Step March.”
33Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari
Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Hibari Misora’s classic song “Ringo Oiwake” is popular among older adults.
34Last Night’s SecretOgawa Tomoko
Last Night’s SecretOgawa Tomokoplay_arrow
Tomoko Ogawa’s debut song is about two people in love…
35Scat at DawnYuki Saori
Scat at DawnYuki Saoriplay_arrow
Yuki Saori’s classic song, The Scene Before Dawn
36Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu
Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
An iconic, heart-touching masterpiece representing the Showa era
37applausechiaki naomi
applausechiaki naomiplay_arrow
This song depicts a singer who performs with deep emotion...
38EnchantedJudi Ongu
EnchantedJudi Onguplay_arrow
A book with an elegant melody reminiscent of the Aegean Sea that leaves a strong impression...
39Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe
Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
The iconic songstress of the Showa era, Momoe Yamaguchi, her famous songs are...
40Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun
Angel's TemptationMayuzumi Junplay_arrow
Jun Mayuzumi’s classic: memories of heartbreak and youth
41Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi
Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumiplay_arrow
Speaking of Ayumi Ishida’s signature song, it’s Yokohama’s...
42Yearning for the ShadowFujiyama Ichirō
Yearning for the ShadowFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Kage o Shitaite” feels somehow nostalgic...
43Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji
Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Sawada’s signature song is about a man who, after a broken heart, ...
44The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi
The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumiplay_arrow
A bittersweet love carried on a gentle melody
45The boatman is dear.Otomaru
The boatman is dear.Otomaruplay_arrow
Otomaru’s “Sendō Kawayai” is a heart-soothing melodi…