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

existenceWANIMA

WANIMA “Existence” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO / Flower Cupid Mother’s Day CM song

A heartwarming song woven with feelings for a grandmother, perfect for Mother’s Day.

Released by WANIMA in March 2025, the piece was written specifically as the Mother’s Day campaign commercial song for the flower gift service “Hana Cupid.” Drawing on vocalist KENTA’s experience of being raised by his grandmother, it gently sings of memories in a seaside town and the bonds with loved ones.

Even within its powerful rock sound, the warmth of the vocals stands out, resonating with heartfelt gratitude toward someone special.

Together with the commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura, the song has become a hot topic, and many people on social media are saying, “I want my mother to hear this.” It’s gaining attention this year as a track to give alongside a Mother’s Day present.

A Letter to GrandpaTARAKO

A Letter to Grandpa

It’s the ending theme song of the TV anime “Mikan Enikki.” The lyrics express the feelings of a cat who fondly remembers its previous owner—a grandfather—while now living happily in a new home.

Sung by TARAKO, who also voiced the character in the anime, it’s a melancholy, country-style song.

Yakitori Jiisanmoritakashi

Yakitori Grandpa Exercise — now available in 4 versions —

This is the yakitori campaign song for Fukushima City, whose world imbued with the melancholy of an elderly yakitori shop owner sinks the listener’s mood.

It’s been used as background music for health exercises and continues to attract steady popularity.

Some even say it’s a reincarnation of “Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun.”

Grandpa’s TrainFujita Toshiko

Grandpa's Train / Toshiko Fujita

It aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in April 1984.

Toshiko Fujita is a voice actress best known for playing Ikkyu in the anime “Ikkyu-san,” and her childlike singing voice matches the nostalgic animation.

It’s a slice-of-life style story about a grandfather who used to be a train driver and his grandchild.

ranchu (a breed of Japanese goldfish)Eito

ranchu (a breed of Japanese goldfish)

Many of you probably have memories of visiting your grandparents’ house during summer vacation.

The piece I’d like to introduce is Ranchu.

It’s a solo acoustic song by the singer-songwriter Eito.

In the first half, he sings about memories of going to his grandparents’ home during summer break—eating watermelon and watching goldfish—while in the second half, he expresses a wish for them to see the person he has become as an adult.

It’s a song that feels a little bittersweet yet warmly comforting.

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Song of a VultureKimura Kaera

(NHK Washimo OP: Piano) Washimo’s Song Kaela Kimura

Washimo, who comes from an anime, is a computer granny with a PC for a face, and the concept is pretty amusing, isn’t it? Judging from the lyrics, the granny is a full-on robot, yet she plays the role of a real grandmother.

She’s quite heavy too—at 126 kg, that’s about the weight of three elderly people.

From me to yousakuramaya

Sakura Maya “From Me to You” (short ver.)

This song conveys, from a child’s perspective, gratitude toward grandparents and the wish for them to stay healthy.

Its powerful vocals over an enka-style sound further emphasize the message in the lyrics.

Because it depicts simple, relatable memories, it’s likely to prompt listeners to reflect on their own.

By delivering straightforward words like those in this song—hoping they live a long life—let’s encourage them to keep living energetically from here on out.

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