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