[For Seniors] Speaking of July, it’s this song! A selection of tunes to enjoy the hot summer
In July, when the rainy season ends and hot days continue.
Some facilities may be taking heat countermeasures for older adults who find it difficult to sense heat and seasonal changes.
Why not connect summer-themed songs and music to heatstroke prevention?
In this article, we introduce July songs recommended for older adults.
We’ve gathered nostalgic tunes that help look back on the past and familiar children’s songs.
Singing activities function as music therapy, stimulating the brain and making communication easier.
You can also expand the range of recreation by adding exercises or dances to the songs, or by playing instruments!
Make use of these ideas to enjoy a fun time while feeling the summer.
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[For Seniors] Speaking of July, it’s this song! A curated selection to enjoy the hot summer (11–20)
Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu
It’s a song by The Wild Ones that depicts seaside episodes evoking a refreshing summer breeze.
A standout feature is composer Kunihiko Kase’s 12-string guitar, whose tone further accentuates the fresh atmosphere.
As the title suggests, it portrays someone looking back on memories of the sea, conveying a touch of poignancy.
Throughout, it captures a single scene experienced at the beach, powerfully conveying how vividly those memories are etched.
There’s no such thing as ghosts.
As the heat—a hallmark of summer—begins to intensify, a gentle and heartwarming children’s song returns in time for Ghost Day on July 26.
Its bright, cheerful melody and tender lyrics, which encourage a positive view of ghosts, are truly appealing.
Released in 1965 with lyrics by Minori Maki and music by Akira Mine, the song was also chosen as the theme for the 2022 film “Ghost Book: Obakezukan.” It’s perfect for seniors to hum along to as they reminisce about the past, and it makes an excellent summertime recreation activity.
Moving the body to the rhythm of the song naturally brings smiles and creates a shared moment of joy.
black kite
This song, themed around a black kite soaring leisurely across the blue sky, gently portrays the precious feelings passed down from parent to child.
Kobukuro’s harmonies and the warm tones of acoustic guitar create a work that truly touches the heart.
Released in January 2013, the song was produced as the theme for an NHK General TV drama, adding color to a moving story about the bond between father and son.
It’s a piece you’ll especially want to listen to now, as you look back on family memories with the wisdom of age.
Perfect for a relaxing music recreation session where you can enjoy a calm mood with a sense of nostalgia.
It also seems like a lovely opportunity for older adults to spark conversations and share cherished family stories with one another.
The Path of Starlit Shadowschiaki naomi
It’s a masterpiece whose moist tones and graceful melody seep into the heart.
Naomi Chiaki’s lustrous voice and delicate expressiveness beautifully paint a scene of a summer night sky.
Released by Victor Entertainment in December 1992, the song was used in a Yanase “Audi” commercial and later, in 2006, in a Kirin Beverage commercial.
It’s a perfect track for enjoying music in a calm mood.
It also makes a great conversation starter with seniors, offering a lovely time to share nostalgic Showa-era memories.
Mount Fuji (Fujinoyama)
This is a song of praise for a beautiful mountain beloved as a symbol of Japan, released in July 1910 as a Ministry of Education school song.
With its concise lyrics and distinctive melody, it has continued to be cherished across generations.
It is often sung on July 1, the opening day of the mountain-climbing season, and is a memorable piece that evokes the feeling of summer.
Treasured in school music education and community cultural activities, this work embodies respect for Japanese tradition and nature, and is surely a familiar, nostalgic song for older adults as well.
It’s perfect for a relaxed recreational moment to enjoy singing while reminiscing about the past through a nostalgic school song.
festivalKitajima Saburō
July is the season for festivals, isn’t it? Speaking of festivals, Saburo Kitajima’s “Matsuri,” released in 1984, is famous.
The lyrics depict a bountiful fishing festival, expressed with a vibrant sense of dynamism.
On concert stages, he rides on a Nebuta float and delivers a dynamic performance together with a large group of dancers.
Also, since he sang this song almost every year on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, many seniors were likely encouraged by it.
Kitajima’s powerful singing voice is captivating, and the song resonates in the heart.
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Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner’s Song)
Tankō-bushi has long been cherished as a Bon Odori song that originated in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The song sets the lives and romances of coal miners to a rhythmic melody, and the verse that begins with “Tsuki ga deta deta” (“The moon has risen, has risen”) is especially famous.
Since Michiyasu released it in 1950, it has been covered by many singers and even adopted as the Saitama Seibu Lions’ victory song.
Many older people may remember often singing or dancing to it in the past.
It might be nice to spend a summer moment singing or listening to the nostalgic Tankō-bushi.