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For People in Their 90s: Dance Tracks and Exercise Songs That Make Moving Your Body Fun!

In senior care facilities and day-service centers, activities are often planned so that residents can have fun, right?

During recreation time, it’s also common to include dance or light exercise, isn’t it?

This article introduces dance songs recommended for people in their 90s.

We’ve selected tracks—from youthful anthems and popular hits they listened to in their younger days to songs that suit dance and exercise.

Feel free to use this list to enjoy a wonderful time with people in their 90s.

With nostalgic songs as background music, moving the body might start to feel a bit more enjoyable!

Playlist

For People in Their 90s: Dance Tracks and Exercise Songs That Make Moving Your Body Fun!
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1eastThe Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka
The Longed-For Hawaii Route Haruo Okaplay_arrow
A postwar classic themed around the sea route to Hawaii
2eastChanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo
Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruoplay_arrow
A smash hit song in which Haruo Minami sang of the sorrow of parting from his hometown
3eastHello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo
Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruoplay_arrow
Expo theme song, one of Haruo Minami’s signature songs
4eastThe Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō
The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurōplay_arrow
Expressing the joy of travel with the famous song of the highland train
5eastOtomi-sanKasuga Hachirō
Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirōplay_arrow
Showa-era classics continue to be loved across generations
6eastTokyo KidMisora Hibari
Tokyo KidMisora Hibariplay_arrow
A song sung by Hibari Misora that uplifted postwar Japan
7eastOver the hillFujiyama Ichirō
Over the hillFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Fujiyama's youthful classic becomes a big hit
8eastTokyo Dodonpa GirlWatanabe Mari
Tokyo Dodonpa GirlWatanabe Mari
A signature song by Mari Watanabe. A kayōkyoku piece with a dodonpa rhythm.
9east12th graderFunaki Kazuo
12th graderFunaki Kazuoplay_arrow
A breezy graduation-themed song sets a new hit record
10eastAh, there are tears in life.Satomi Kôtarô, Yokouchi Masashi
Ah, there are tears in life.Satomi Kôtarô, Yokouchi Masashiplay_arrow
The classic theme song of Mito Komon
11eastI look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
Kyu Sakamoto’s signature song becomes a worldwide hit
12eastMarch of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
A signature song by Kiyoko Suizenji imbued with effort and humility
13eastKiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
Hikawa Kiyoshi Bon Odori standard song
14eastTokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizukoplay_arrow
Postwar Japan’s classic boogie-woogie, loved across generations
15eastBlue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō
Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
The history and appeal of the Showa-era classic song, Aoi Sanmyaku (Blue Mountains)
16eastSimple and fun Christmas dance
Simple and fun Christmas danceplay_arrow
A simple Christmas dance for everyone to enjoy
17eastApple SongNamiki Michiko
Apple SongNamiki Michikoplay_arrow
The first postwar hit song, “Ringo no Uta,” is moving.
18eastHello,Mr.MonkeyArabesque
Hello,Mr.MonkeyArabesqueplay_arrow
A classic that makes your heart dance with its lively rhythm.
19eastTina CharlesDisco Feveer
Tina CharlesDisco Feveerplay_arrow
A classic 1970s disco song that's fun to dance to
20eastSEPTEMBEREarth, Wind & Fire
SEPTEMBEREarth, Wind & Fireplay_arrow
Thrilling masterpieces, the joy of moving your body
21eastLove VacationZa Pīnattsu
Love VacationZa Pīnattsuplay_arrow
A light, lively love song with a swinging feel
22eastPlayback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe
Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Let’s dance to Showa-era classics and relive nostalgic memories.
23eastTankō-bushi (Coal Miner’s Song)min’yō
Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner's Song)min'yōplay_arrow
Chikuhō’s Tankō-bushi, a Bon Odori staple
24eastDancing HeroOginome Yōko
Dancing HeroOginome Yōkoplay_arrow
Yoko Oginome’s Bon Odori standard song
25eastYoung manSaijō Hideki
Young manSaijō Hidekiplay_arrow
A signature song by Hideki Saijo, also known for its distinctive choreography
26eastSoran Bushi
Soran Bushiplay_arrow
Soran Bushi, a herring fishermen’s folk song that originated in Hokkaido.
27eastPeople of the Me-gumi (firefighters’ brigade)RATS&STAR
People of the Me-gumi (firefighters' brigade)RATS&STARplay_arrow
Renamed from the Chanels, commemorative single ‘Megumi no Hito’
28eastHibari Misora MedleyMisora Hibari
Hibari Misora MedleyMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Soothe your heart with Misora Hibari’s timeless hits
29eastDynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
All-ages, easy-to-dance-to songs by BTS
30eastSazae-san
Sazae-sanplay_arrow
A Manga Artist’s Life Sustained by a Mother’s Love
31eastDance program effective for feet and jointsSAM
Dance program effective for feet and jointsSAMplay_arrow
Get in shape with TRF's dance DVD
32eastFestival MamboMisora Hibari
Festival MamboMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Mambo was popularized in Japan by Hibari Misora.