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Songs to gift for longevity celebrations: heartwarming classics and popular tunes about life

Koki (70th), Kiju (77th), Sanju (80th), Beiju (88th), Sotsuju (90th), and Hakuju (99th).

There are actually many opportunities to celebrate longevity.

On such special days, you want to give gifts and express your gratitude with the wish that they’ll continue to live a long life.

In this article, we introduce songs for celebrating longevity.

We’ve gathered not only songs that specifically sing about longevity, but also timeless tunes that let you look back on life so far.

If you’re searching for music to celebrate a loved one’s long life, we hope this helps.

You can sing and present a song, or create a slideshow that matches the lyrics—both are great ideas.

Playlist

Songs to gift for longevity celebrations: heartwarming classics and popular tunes about life
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1eastOhanahanBaishō Chieko
OhanahanBaishō Chiekoplay_arrow
Set to a gentle sound, even the title...
2eastTime passes…Itsuki Hiroshi
Time passes...Itsuki Hiroshiplay_arrow
Sing of gratitude and hope after overcoming life's hardships
3eastFlowerNaka Kousuke
FlowerNaka Kousukeplay_arrow
To convey the beauty of simply living like a flower…
4eastLove RadiantMisora Hibari
Love RadiantMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Hibari Misora, who reigned as the queen of the Japanese music world...
5eastI look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A beloved Japanese national song perfect for celebrations
6eastsignpostFukuyama Masaharu
signpostFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
The single released in June 2009, “...
7eastHymn to LoveMiwA Akihiro
Hymn to LoveMiwA Akihiroplay_arrow
Hymn to Love is a very famous song in the chanson genre...
8eastthreadNakajima Miyuki
threadNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the wonder of meeting people and the bonds we share, and...
9eastThe road of lifeSatomi Kōtarō, Yokouchi Tadashi, Takahashi Gentarō
The road of lifeSatomi Kōtarō, Yokouchi Tadashi, Takahashi Gentarōplay_arrow
The insert song 'Jinsei Kaidō' from Mito Kōmon is a cheer song that celebrates seniors’ birthdays.
10eastday by dayYoshida Yamada
day by dayYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
Carefully portraying the special moments found in everyday life…
11east70th birthday celebrationSen Masao
70th birthday celebrationSen Masaoplay_arrow
Speaking of Masao Sen, he’s a veteran in the world of enka singers. And then...
12eastFrom here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurō
From here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurōplay_arrow
The style known as ondo, which developed from Japanese folk songs, is used for events like Bon Odori...
13eastMy life from 60Tenma Yasushi to Kuurumeitsu
My life from 60Tenma Yasushi to Kuurumeitsuplay_arrow
"My Life Starts at 60" is the perfect anthem for a 60th birthday.
14eastLike the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Hibari Misora, a legendary singer of the Showa era whom Japan proudly presents to the world...
15eastLife’s journeyMisora Hibari
Life’s journeyMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Joy and hope for a life walked by my own will
16eastDoor of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
A beautiful melody that pierces the heart and a profound view of life...
17eastSubaruTanimura Shinji
SubaruTanimura Shinjiplay_arrow
As a song that grandly portrays the journey of life, now it...
18eastSong of ThanksYoshi Ikuzo
Song of ThanksYoshi Ikuzoplay_arrow
The warmth in Itsuki Hiroshi’s singing voice reaches those who listen…
19eastAh, there are tears in life.aoi teruhiko & ibuki gorō
Ah, there are tears in life.aoi teruhiko & ibuki gorōplay_arrow
Gained popularity as the theme song for the period drama “Mito Kōmon”…
20eastIf being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Standing by people who carry the hardships and pains of life, …
21eastSong of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
A song of gratitude for life and encounters
22eastEvery day is Monday through Friday—Friday (Fleet duty)Tokyo Firuhāmonikku Kōrasu
Every day is Monday through Friday—Friday (Fleet duty)Tokyo Firuhāmonikku Kōrasuplay_arrow
A military song depicting the bravery of men dedicated to fleet service and the importance of their labor.
23eastLong Life OndoChikaritake Anna
Long Life OndoChikaritake Annaplay_arrow
Brimming with confidence that I can still live feeling young...
24eastI’m fine.yoshida takurou
I'm fine.yoshida takurouplay_arrow
Takuro Yoshida's 'Genki desu' embodies the strength to live on...
25eastA rose-colored life — La vie en rosesawada kenji
A rose-colored life — La vie en rosesawada kenjiplay_arrow
French chanson singer Édith Pi...
26eastThe Apple SongNamiki Michiko
The Apple SongNamiki Michikoplay_arrow
Speaking of Showa-era kayōkyoku (popular songs), “Ringo no Uta” is also a classic…
27eastGorō’s Century-Old Cherry BlossomKagami Goro
Gorō’s Century-Old Cherry BlossomKagami Goroplay_arrow
In today’s world, often called the era of 100-year lifespans. Even as we grow older...
28eastIt’s Tough Being a ManAtsumi Kiyoshi
It's Tough Being a ManAtsumi Kiyoshi
The opening of the exceedingly famous Japanese film series “It’s Tough Being a Man” (Tora-san)...
29eastMy Blue SkyEnomoto Kenichi
My Blue SkyEnomoto Kenichiplay_arrow
Kenichi Enomoto’s rendition of “My Blue Heaven” has been loved across generations...
30eastSong of the LivingDuke Aces
Song of the LivingDuke Acesplay_arrow
Duke, a representative Japanese chorus group…
31eastAs I am in love…Akimoto Junko
As I am in love…Akimoto Junkoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of the depth of love and the miracles of life…
32eastThank youSuizenji Kiyoko
Thank youSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
Enka singer Kiyoko Suizenji, whose smile is always wonderful...
33eastGraduationSakagami Hiroshi
GraduationSakagami Hiroshiplay_arrow
Yutaka Ozaki’s “Sotsugyo” (Graduation) is a heartfelt masterpiece loved across generations.
34eastAh, there are tears in life.Hashi Yukio
Ah, there are tears in life.Hashi Yukioplay_arrow
Yukio Hashi sings “Ah, Tears in Life.” Tele…
35eastTake care.Mitsubishi Michiya
Take care.Mitsubishi Michiyaplay_arrow
Micho Mitachi's million-selling hit released in 1960 (Showa 35)...
36eastGift of Life ~I want nothing more~sadamasashi
Gift of Life ~I want nothing more~sadamasashiplay_arrow
A song that reflects on life and conveys fulfillment and joy
37eastLife SongKōbe Ichirō
Life SongKōbe Ichirōplay_arrow
The singer who made “Ginza 9-chome Over the Water” a hit…
38eastCheer Up SectionKunikuni Takeharu
Cheer Up SectionKunikuni Takeharuplay_arrow
Takemichi Kunimoto sings “Genki o Dashite-bushi.” Modern...
39eastCelebration Song for the 88th BirthdayAsō Keiko
Celebration Song for the 88th BirthdayAsō Keikoplay_arrow
A song with uplifting, forward-looking lyrics full of ambition, perfect for celebrating an 88th-beirthday beiju.
40eastNow Japan can rest easy!Ueki Hitoshi“Suda…” which sparked a renewed boom on TikTok
41eastFrom me to yousakuramaya
From me to yousakuramayaplay_arrow
The catchphrase “the youngest enka singer in history” …
42eastOde to LifeMori Shigeru Hisaya
Ode to LifeMori Shigeru Hisayaplay_arrow
A heartwarming melody that celebrates the beauty of life…
43eastNo regrets in my lifeFORESTA
No regrets in my lifeFORESTAplay_arrow
The late legendary actor Yujiro Ishihara’s ‘In My Life…’
44eastsummitSanjo Yutaka
summitSanjo Yutakaplay_arrow
A song that likens life to a mountain, reflecting on the past and cheering on the future
45eastUntitled TodayHirai Dai
Untitled TodayHirai Daiplay_arrow
A song that cherishes the small joys of everyday life
46eastCome on and Dance Kohama IslandKBG84
Come on and Dance Kohama IslandKBG84play_arrow
The idol group KBG8, with an average age of 84…
47eastDance of the Pine FanOtsuka Fumio
Dance of the Pine FanOtsuka Fumioplay_arrow
“Matsuo-gi no Mai,” the very essence of enka. Fumi Ōtsuka…
48eastMother and daughterMatsubara Nobue
Mother and daughterMatsubara Nobueplay_arrow
Sung by the enka singer Nobue Matsubara, whose kimono-clad appearance is beautiful…
49eastStage of Life ~I Am Not a Traveler~Hatakeyama Midori
Stage of Life ~I Am Not a Traveler~Hatakeyama Midoriplay_arrow
Standing alongside legends like Hibari Misora and Chiyoko Shimakura…
50eastDreamy TokyoFujiyama Ichirō
Dreamy TokyoFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
In 1945, the year Japan faced the end of the war. And then…
51easthomeKiyama Yusaku
homeKiyama Yusakuplay_arrow
A warm, loving song that portrays the bond between parent and child
52eastTenamonya SandogasaFujita Makoto
Tenamonya SandogasaFujita Makotoplay_arrow
The late actor Makoto Fujita played a wide variety of roles...
53eastexistenceWANIMA
existenceWANIMAplay_arrow
A heartwarming Mother's Day song filled with thoughts for my grandmother
54eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life
55eastLove RadiantEXILE ATSUSHI
Love RadiantEXILE ATSUSHIplay_arrow
Leading a fulfilling life while experiencing a range of emotions…
56eastGIFTMr.Children
GIFTMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A moving piece dedicated to the Olympics
57eastFather’s SeaMuraki Kenkichi
Father’s SeaMuraki Kenkichiplay_arrow
“...,” released in 1972 by Mr. Kenkichi Muraki