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Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 90s: energizing power songs that boost vitality

For people in their 90s, many likely enjoy early Showa-era songs, as well as popular tunes and enka.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of uplifting songs—drawn from beloved hits that represent the Showa period—that we recommend for women in their 90s.

We’ve gathered tracks with encouraging messages and lyrics that can be a source of comfort, along with bright, cheerful songs that lift the spirits.

If you’re reading this, we hope you’ll recommend the following picks to someone in their 90s.

We’d be delighted if this article helps bring a bit of encouragement to everyone.

Playlist

Uplifting songs recommended for women in their 90s: energizing power songs that boost vitality
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1eastApple SongNamiki Michiko
Apple SongNamiki Michikoplay_arrow
The Apple Song is a light of hope after the end of the war.
2eastOver the hillFujiyama Ichirō
Over the hillFujiyama Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Fujiyama’s classic song “Oka o Koete” is an anthem of youth and hope.
3eastpointed hatKawada Masako
pointed hatKawada Masakoplay_arrow
Masako Kawada’s children’s songs brought hope to people after the war.
4eastFestival MamboMisora Hibari
Festival MamboMisora Hibariplay_arrow
An innovative song that expresses the spirit of an Edo townsman
5eastTokyo Bus GirlShodai Koromubia Rōzu
Tokyo Bus GirlShodai Koromubia Rōzuplay_arrow
A song that depicts the dreams and hopes of a Hato Bus tour guide
6eastBoth hands to the starry skyShimakura Chiyoko & Moriya Hiroshi
Both hands to the starry skyShimakura Chiyoko & Moriya Hiroshiplay_arrow
Introduction to the duet songs by Chiyoko Shimakura and Hiroshi Moriya
7eastMarch of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece for taking a step in life
8eastTokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko
Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizukoplay_arrow
Tokyo Boogie-Woogie gave hope to Japan after the end of the war.
9eastGinza Kan-kan GirlTakamine Hideko
Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakamine Hidekoplay_arrow
A smash-hit song set in postwar Ginza
10eastAlways keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri
Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuriplay_arrow
The classic song "Itsudemo Yume wo" by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga
11eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu
If you're happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
If You're Happy and You Know It, a classic that everyone can enjoy
12eastLove RadiantMisora Hibari
Love RadiantMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Ai-san-san depicts the beauty of life and affection
13eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your Handdōyō
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handdōyōplay_arrow
A masterpiece that teaches the preciousness of life
14eastTears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimiplay_arrow
A moving classic that brings back memories of the deceased
15eastKiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
A strong will that does not yield to hardship and love for his mother
16eastera; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
17eastLike a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo
Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpoplay_arrow
A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
18eastThe two are young.dikku mine
The two are young.dikku mineplay_arrow
The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
19eastOn the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi
On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromiplay_arrow
Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
20eastChoo-choo trainSakushi: Tomihara Kaoru / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin
Choo-choo trainSakushi: Tomihara Kaoru / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shinplay_arrow
Nostalgic children's songs, scenes of familiar old trains
21eastFlowers will bloom.
Flowers will bloom.play_arrow
A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
22eastschool daysPegī Hayama
school daysPegī Hayamaplay_arrow
Peggy Hayama is a Japanese singer of the song 'Gakusei Jidai' (Student Days).
23eastSaraiKayama Yūzō
SaraiKayama Yūzōplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
24eastcherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
25eastWords of FarewellKaientai
Words of FarewellKaientaiplay_arrow
“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
26eastthe first strong spring windkyandīzu
the first strong spring windkyandīzuplay_arrow
The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
27eastGraduationMatsuyama Chiharu
GraduationMatsuyama Chiharuplay_arrow
Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
28eastScorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken'ichiplay_arrow
“Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup.