[Sing for your health!] Popular songs among seniors. Also recommended for recreational activities.

Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi's Zundoko Song

Kiyoshi Hikawa made his debut as an enka singer with “Hakonē Hachiri no Hanjirō” and became hugely popular thanks to his refreshing smile and outstanding vocal ability.

These days, he’s active in many fields beyond the enka genre, even singing anime songs.

In “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi,” the most fun point is definitely the interjections that come in mid-song! When everyone sings together, try changing that call-and-response part to “Mr./Ms.

______!” It’s a song that gets everyone excited, with hearts pounding as you wait to hear whose name will be called.

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March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko

Kiyoko Suizenji - “365-Step March” (Official Audio)

Sometimes you may find your spirits sinking.

When that happens, I want you to listen to “The 365-Step March.” This is a work by Kiyoko Suizenji.

It made a big impact on many people because, unusual for an enka singer at the time, she ventured to incorporate English into the song.

The melody is based on a march, giving it a rhythm that’s perfect for singing along or for walking to.

As you listen, you’ll naturally start to feel more motivated and energized.

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Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari

Like the flow of a river

Hibari Misora is one of Japan’s most iconic singers, renowned for her exceptional vocal ability and expressive power.

Since debuting at age nine, she released countless hit songs, including “Makka na Taiyō,” “Tokyo Kid,” and “Ringo Oiwake.” She was also active in films and on stage, so she still has many fans today.

When you think of Hibari Misora, you think of her free, soaring voice and wide vocal range.

Her choruses climb from low notes to high ones, making them the highlight of her most stirring songs.

Sing them out with confidence and let the music carry you.

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12th graderFunaki Kazuo

Kazuo Funaki ♪ High School Senior (1963)

It’s the debut song of Kazuo Funaki, recognized as one of the 100 Best Japanese Songs, and a signature piece of his.

It portrays various scenes related to third-year high school students—a time that can be called both the climax and the closing chapter of youth.

As graduation draws near, it looks back on memories with friends and calls on everyone to go forward boldly on their own paths.

The powerful, march-like sound is striking, conveying a strong will to step into the future.

It’s a perfect song for reflecting on your youth and memories with friends.

While it has strength, the tempo is relaxed, so the key is to sing it with feeling and steady control.

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The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko

Seto no Hanayome – Rumiko Koyanagi (1972) 1979 · HD1080P

Lumiko Koyanagi’s “Seto no Hanayome” (The Bride of Seto) is a hit song on par with her debut single, “Watashi no Jokamachi” (My Castle Town).

After graduating at the top of her class from the Takarazuka Music School, Lumiko Koyanagi pursued a career as a singer, and she continues to be active and multitalented in both singing and dance.

I think many listeners are moved by the lyrics that convey the feelings of a woman marrying into a family on a small island in the Seto Inland Sea and her thoughts for her new family after the marriage.

It’s a good idea to sing it with feeling, keeping in mind the way it starts in a subdued, conversational tone and gradually builds toward the chorus.

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A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki

Maki Mike – Roses Bloomed

The singer of this song, performed with a sweet voice and gentle guitar, is the folk singer Maki Mike.

At the time, a folk song accompanied only by guitar was something new, and it became a big hit.

There was also a period when he formed a band called The Mikes and was active with them.

Many people may know him not only as a singer but also as an actor.

It would be lovely to try singing “Bara ga Saita” with its romantic lyrics and a relaxed tempo, as if speaking to the listener.

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the first strong spring windkyandīzu

Haru Ichiban / Candies (with lyrics)

We’d like to introduce a beloved classic that evokes the thaw of snow and the arrival of spring.

It’s the ninth single by Candies, released in March 1976, originally included on the previous year’s album “Toshishita no Otokonoko.” Spurred by the enthusiastic response at live shows, it was released as a single and became a hit, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The lyrics, which straightforwardly capture the exhilaration of the changing seasons and the anticipation of love, make your heart skip a beat every time you listen.

Its poppy, fast-paced sound feels like it could blow away the lingering February chill.

Play it during recreation time and you’ll likely see people start moving naturally—or even humming along.

We hope you’ll enjoy a moment of waiting for spring, while reminiscing about memories from those days.