A lovely family song

[Thank You] A song for grandpa and grandma: a classic that makes you want to express your gratitude

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We’d like to introduce “Songs for Grandpa and Grandma,” which capture feelings of gratitude and cherished memories for grandparents.

These are perfect for moments when you think of the two of them or for occasions like Respect for the Aged Day when you want to express your everyday appreciation.

From songs that feel like heartfelt letters of thanks, to humorous tracks that portray unique grandparents, to moving pieces dedicated to grandparents who have passed away—we’ve gathered a rich selection.

Even if they live far away and you can’t see them often, a grandchild is always someone special to them.

Just a phone call or a quick visit to show your face will surely make them happy.

Take this opportunity to share your feelings with them.

[Thank You] Songs for Grandpa and Grandma: Classic tracks that make you want to express your gratitude (61–70)

Grandpa Marcosaneyoshi isako

Isako Saneyoshi - Grandpa Marco - PV

Grandpa Marcosaneyoshi isako

It’s a lively comic song.

Grandpa Marco is quite the drinker and very poor, and he innocently tells anyone and everyone about his unlucky life.

But in truth, they say he’s a hidden poet who recalls the past and sheds tears whenever he sunbathes alone.

Maybe what we see isn’t the whole story of what “Grandpa” really is.

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Theme of the Mean/Spiteful Old Ladysurappusuteikku

Slapstick – Theme of the Mean Old Lady

Theme of the Mean/Spiteful Old Ladysurappusuteikku

It’s a lively pop song performed by a band of popular voice actors as the theme song for a TV drama based on Machiko Hasegawa’s work.

Covers and arrangements have been used in remakes of the drama and anime, and as a theme song for a screen adaptation of Hasegawa’s works, it’s as famous as the opening theme of the anime Sazae-san.

Many of you may already be familiar with it, right?

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Song of the Elderly RevolutionIzumiya Shigeru

Song of the Elderly Revolution

Song of the Elderly RevolutionIzumiya Shigeru

Released in 1973, Shigeru Izumiya’s work is a powerful protest song that calls for the dignity and social standing of the elderly.

The lyrics, packed with Izumiya’s distinctive perspective and sharp social critique, convey a deep insight into the inevitability of aging and the issues faced by older people.

Featured on the album “Hikari to Kage” (Light and Shadow), the song’s message remains undimmed more than 50 years after its release.

Its folk-rock sound and Izumiya’s forceful vocals make the theme even more striking.

In today’s aging society, it provides a prompt to consider intergenerational understanding and mutual support.

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Here comes Pururun Grandpa!kome kome CLUB

Tatsuya Ishii / Here Comes Grandpa Pururun

Here comes Pururun Grandpa!kome kome CLUB

It’s an uptempo, high-energy pop song.

After a life full of ups and downs, the grandpa declares, “I’ll keep chasing love even after I’m dead!” and sets out to find a hot girl, aiming for bodcon style.

With this much pep, he’ll probably live to 100—what a relief.

His wife might have her hands full, though…

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JijyAkiyama Kanpei

Kanpei Hazama Jijy

JijyAkiyama Kanpei

This song was released in 1991, when Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, the troupe Kanpei Hazama belongs to, was beginning to gain nationwide recognition.

The lyrics and music were written by Masayuki Yamamoto.

The fact that Hazama was playing a rampaging grandpa on the Shinkigeki stage at the time may have been what inspired him to sing this song.

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GrandpaTakahashi Mariko

Mariko Takahashi “Grandpa” live footage

GrandpaTakahashi Mariko

Released in 1992.

The theme is a reminiscence of a heartwarming connection with a grandpa met while traveling abroad.

When delivered with Mariko Takahashi’s melodious vocals, even memories of heartbreak come across as a breezy, grown-up story.

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Nostalgic old manyanase takashi

Takashi Yanase / Nostalgia Old Man

Nostalgic old manyanase takashi

Takashi Yanase, a manga artist, is also known as the lyricist of songs such as “Tenohira o Taiyō ni,” and in 2003 he even released an album he sang himself, titled “Nostalgia Grandpa.” This song shares the same title and was recorded when he was 84 years old.

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