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.

Playlist

A collection of moving, tear-jerking songs recommended for women in their 90s—heartfelt tunes that resonate with the soul.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Ah, the night in Muntinlupa deepensWatanabe Hamako		A famous song that sang of a war criminal’s homesickness helped make their return home a reality
2	Ai-chan as a brideSuzuki Mieko		Ai-chan’s “O-Yome ni” is a big hit
3	Mother on the QuayKikuchi Akiko		A classic song that poignantly expresses a mother's feelings after the war
4	It’s Tokyo, Mom!Shimakura Chiyoko		Nostalgic songs touring Tokyo with my mother
5	umbilical cordSOFFet		A SOFFet number woven with gratitude to my mother
6	Tokyo ElegySanjō Machiko		Tokyo Elegy is a classic that sings of postwar melancholy.
7	Goodbye, people of Tokyo.Shimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic song depicting a parting in the big city
8	Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s signature songs, thoughts of her hometown and mother
9	Sad WhistleMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s classic song that poignantly sings of a lover’s parting
10	In the flow of the starsKikuchi Akiko		A classic that soothes the sorrows of the postwar era: Flow of the Stars
11	The Sorrowful Bamboo FluteToshiro Omi Mitsue Nara		A classic that soothed hearts disheartened after the war
12	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s famous song that depicts the bonds between people
13	pure-heartedTamaki Kōji		A love song expressing gratitude and affection for a mother
14	The Ferry of TearsMiyako Harumi		The tearful ferry is a famous song that sings about the end of a romance.
15	Though I wait for youHirano Aiko		Aiko Hirano’s classic song about the loneliness of waiting endlessly
16	The Blues I Won’t Forget YouAwaya Noriko		Noriko Awaya’s famous song themed on lost love
17	Sad SakeMisora Hibari		A classic song by Hibari Misora that sings of the pain of heartbreak
18	Enoshima ElegySugawara Totoko		Enoshima Elegy is a masterpiece that expresses the sorrow of a broken heart.
19	school daysPegī Hayama		A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
20	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		A gentle melody that conveys love resonates in the heart.
21	Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi		Akikawa Masafumi’s ballad, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
22	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
23	Parting at 22kaguya hime		A classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
24	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring farewell song, a masterpiece by Iruka
25	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
26	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		A classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure.
27	Premonition of PartingTeresa Ten		“Premonition of Parting” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
28	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
29	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma		A heartwarming song about memories from kindergarten
30	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
31	SaraiKayama Yūzō		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
32	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
33	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
34	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A celebrated song of spring, a masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya
35	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
36	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
37	a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō		Spring in the northern country, a masterpiece that resonates in Yujiro Ishihara’s heart
38	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
39	The Izu DancerMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora, the famous song from the film based on a work by Yasunari Kawabata
40	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
41	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
42	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life