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

Music has always enriched people’s hearts, no matter the era.

For older adults as well, there are surely countless songs filled with memories.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are popular among seniors.

Just listening to a nostalgic tune can make you feel as if you’ve time-traveled back to those days.

Let’s listen to the songs you used to sing when you were young and reminisce together.

For seniors, singing can support health by improving cardiopulmonary function, stimulating the brain, and promoting emotional stability.

Of course, it’s wonderful to listen to your favorite songs—and we recommend humming along too.

Playlist

[Sing for your health!] Popular songs among seniors. Also recommended for recreational activities.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Flowers ~Flowers for everyone’s heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichi		A timeless peace anthem that makes flowers bloom in the heart
2	Flowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yoko		Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami recovery support song 'Flowers Will Bloom'
3	school daysPegī Hayama		A famous song that sings about memories of Aoyama Gakuin
4	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A classic song that sings of one’s hometown, inspired by the Rokko Mountain Range
5	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s classic song, Tsugaru Strait: Winter Scene
6	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s famous song—with its positive lyrics—moved me.
7	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		The first postwar hit song, a piece that delivers hope and brightness.
8	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa thrives across genres, from enka to anime songs.
9	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Energetic songs you want to listen to when you’re feeling down
10	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora is a singer who represents Japan.
11	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		A moving graduation song that portrays the youth of Kazuo Funaki
12	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		Lumiko Koyanagi’s classic song “The Bride of Seto”
13	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		Maki Mike’s folk songs are captivating.
14	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		A spring classic by Candies that makes you feel the arrival of spring.
15	What a nice bath.dorifutāzu		The charm of The Drifters’ classic song “Ii Yu da na” (“What a Nice Hot Bath”)
16	Words of FarewellKaientai		Kaientai’s graduation song “Okuru Kotoba” is popular.
17	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa: Pop Appeal with 'Kita Sakaba'
18	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s classic song “From the Northern Inn”
19	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A celebrated song by Naotaro Moriyama that sings of springtime farewells and reunions.
20	homeward-bound shipTabata Yoshio		Yoshio Tabata’s “Kaeri-bune,” a postwar classic
21	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		The Northern Traveler, a famous song by Yujiro Ishihara
22	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		An inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
23	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Let's sing Sayuri Ishikawa's famous song 'Amagi-goe'.
24	Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu		A classic bossa nova standard for summer
25	Flamenco of the StarsSaigō Teruhiko		Teruhiko Saigō’s flamenco-style classic
26	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.
27	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A heartwarming song imbued with spring scenery and hope
28	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		The classic song that brings hope and courage: “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki)
29	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakamine Hideko		A classic that sings of postwar hope and vitality
30	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
31	Mount Fuji (Fujinoyama)		The song about Mount Fuji: a nostalgic classic that resonates in the heart
32	Hawaiian Airlines flightUtsumi Kiyoshi		Nostalgia for the tropics, Utsumi Kiyoshi’s classic song
33	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		The classic song by Yuzo Kayama: the lyrics and emotion of love
34	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		The classic song 'Hawaiian Route' that sings of postwar hope
35	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		Hachiro Kasuga’s classic song “Otomi-san” remains popular across generations.
36	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
37	People of the Me-gumi (firefighters’ brigade)RATS&STAR		Renamed from the Chanels, commemorative single ‘Megumi no Hito’
38	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
39	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
40	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
41	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
42	The two are young.dikku mine & hoshi reiko		A song like the mountain echoes that colored the Showa era
43	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		Haruo Minami’s Osaka Expo theme song, “Song of Peace.”
44	Grandfather’s Clock		A Heartwarming Tale of a Grandfather and an Old Clock
45	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Summer seaside romance, memories of youth
46	Melancholy TrainMitsubishi Michiya		Mitsuo Mihashi’s moving classic, a big hit
47	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
48	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		A celebrated song depicting the seasons and tea picking
49	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
50	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		A moving classic that captures the allure of enka
51	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
52	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hanamizuki, a prayer for peace—an unforgettable song that resonates in the heart
53	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
54	Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata		A composition that delicately depicts a spring scene
55	Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō		The prewar classic song “Kojo no Tsuki” is a masterpiece.
56	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
57	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
58	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		The Great Adventure of Taiyaki-kun, a heartwarming classic song
59	teacherMori Masako		Masako Mori’s classic song “Sensei”: nostalgic lyrics and melody
60	365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko		A march-style kayōkyoku song in the vein of Kiyoko Suizenji, carrying a message of moving forward.
61	signpostFukuyama Masaharu		Gratitude to my father, who thought of our family and showed us the way.
62	Shopping BoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Queen of Boogie Shizuko Kasagi’s “Shopping Boogie”
63	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		A heartrending love song, a classic by Tulip
64	Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo		Haruo Minami’s classic song “Chanchiki Okesa,” with heartwarming lyrics
65	Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō		Yūzō Kayama’s classic “Oyome ni Oide,” a song of the sea and love
66	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Mr. Ozaki’s classic: the emotions of love and parting
67	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
68	Sorry, please forgive me.Kasuga Hachirō		Hachiro Kasuga’s famous song: nostalgic memories and healing for the heart
69	Itako GasaHashi Yukio		The classic debut song by Yukio Hashi, “Itako-gasa.”
70	Second-son crowShirane Kazuo		Kazuo Shirane's famous song, 'The Second Son's Departure'
71	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Postwar joy, Tokyo’s music with a light touch
72	Hey, Nakamura-kun!Wakahara Ichirō		A nostalgic Showa-era youth song that portrays memories with friends and the bonds of friendship.
73	The boatman is dear.Otomaru		Otomaru’s classic song “Sendō Kawaii ya” resonates with the heart.
74	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakatamine Hideko		Hideko Takamine’s classic song depicting postwar Ginza
75	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		A classic song that sings of the joys of train travel
76	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		A song of memories of love, sung on the hill that overlooks the harbor.
77	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		Find hope with the classic youth song “Oka wo Koete” (“Over the Hills”).
78	Flowershouka		The Sumida River is a celebrated masterpiece representing the Meiji era.