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A collection of moving, tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 90s—heartfelt tunes that resonate with the soul.

For people in their 90s, songs released in the Showa era likely left a deep and lasting impression.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of moving, tear-jerking classics from the Showa period.

From songs about heartbreak to those that celebrate family bonds, each piece conveys its own range of emotions.

When recommending songs to women in their 90s, it would be great to suggest them along with the lyric sheets.

I hope this becomes an opportunity to find songs that resonate with their own experiences and memories, moving their hearts.

Tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 90s: A collection of moving tunes that resonate with the heart (41–50)

GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu

With a gentle singing voice that warmly watches over new chapters in life, this spring melody has echoed across Hokkaido.

Chiharu Matsuyama’s beautiful ballad invites us to look back on our youthful days while filling us with hope for the future.

The soulful guitar tones and clear, soaring vocals are sure to bring back many memories.

Released in 1979, the song was created as the theme for STV’s program “Graduation at Kushiro High School.” It was also included on the album Seishun (Youth) and continues to be cherished as a classic folk song.

Why not spend a heartwarming time reminiscing together with older adults, letting nostalgic stories blossom?

Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari

Let me introduce a masterpiece that represents the world of Japanese popular ballads.

This song is captivating for its metaphor that likens life to the flow of a river.

It sings, over a beautiful melody, of calmly accepting the many events that life brings.

Another hallmark is that many of the lyrics resonate with older adults in their daily lives.

Released in January 1989, it became a major hit.

It is also known as the final work of Hibari Misora and has come to symbolize her life.

It’s a perfect song to sing together with seniors and to share nostalgic memories.

In conclusion

We’ve compiled a selection of moving, tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 90s.

Although they’re all “tearjerkers,” the lyrics vary widely.

Please consider recommending the songs introduced in this article—along with the lyric sheets—to the woman in her 90s.