Tear-jerking songs recommended for men in their 90s: a collection of moving masterpieces
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of tear-jerking songs from the Showa era that are especially recommended for men in their 90s.
We’ve focused mainly on works that depict the parting of men and women, so we’re confident you’ll find songs that resonate with your own past experiences and memories.
If you’re reading this, please consider recommending the songs we’re about to introduce to any 90-year-olds around you.
We’d be delighted if this could be an opportunity to discover music that overlaps with past experiences and memories and truly moves the heart.
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Tearjerker Songs Recommended for Men in Their 90s: A Collection of Moving Masterpieces (21–30)
Traveler,Kayama Yūzō
It’s a heartwarming classic woven with words that gently accompany each person’s life, a song that sinks deep into the heart.
While evoking memories of one’s hometown, it stands out as an anthem cheering on travelers who keep walking forward, its lyrics brimming with tenderness and strength.
Yuzo Kayama’s clear, translucent voice blends beautifully with the harmonies of The Launchers, creating superb balance.
The piece was released to the world as the B-side to the single “Gazing at the Night Sky” in October 1966, and was also used as an insert song in the film “Let’s Go! Wakadaisho.” In May 2010, a duet version with Ryoko Moriyama was included on the album “50 Years of Wakadaisho!” It’s highly recommended for those standing at a crossroads in life or wishing to reflect on cherished memories.
Lingering Snowiruka
Sung by Iruka, this song has been passed down as a classic of spring, a work that seems to seep into the listener’s heart.
Depicting a scene of parting in early spring, it beautifully portrays lingering feelings and the loneliness of growing up.
Written and composed by Shozo Ise and given a rich, weighty arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya, it was released in March 1975 on the album “Iruka no Sekai,” then as a single in November of the same year, reaching No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a perfect song to spark conversation with older adults.
You’ll likely enjoy a wonderful time sharing nostalgic memories and evocative scenes that resonate in the heart.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
March brings the feeling that spring has arrived.
Among Miyuki Nakajima’s songs, there is one that fits this season perfectly.
This piece sings of life’s joys and sorrows, of meetings and partings.
Released in 1975, it won the Grand Prix at the Popular Song Contest.
Its gentle melody and profound lyrics speak to the listener’s heart.
It has been featured at graduation ceremonies and in music textbooks, and is loved across generations.
It is also a familiar song for older adults.
Why not hum it together with your family and friends, along with nostalgic memories? It will surely warm your heart.
On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi
There is a song that many older adults love, often associated with the arrival of spring and graduation season.
Originally created at a junior high school in Saitama Prefecture as a gift to graduating students, it has since become a standard performed at schools across Japan.
With hopeful lyrics and a bright melody, it conveys courage and determination for a new beginning.
It also gained attention when it was used in a commercial featuring SMAP.
It’s a wonderful song that lets you look back on nostalgic memories while feeling hopeful about the future.
Why not listen to it together with older adults as an opportunity to reflect on life’s milestones?
SaraiKayama Yūzō
This is a heartwarming classic that brings back nostalgic memories.
It delicately portrays the feelings of people who leave their hometowns to chase their dreams, and was created by Yuzo Kayama and Shinji Tanimura in November 1992 as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “24-Hour Television.” Its title derives from a Persian word meaning a desert oasis or a staging post, and the soothing melody—like a spiritual homeland—leaves a lasting impression.
The piece was composed based on messages of love sent in by viewers from across the country, and even after more than 30 years, it remains deeply etched in many hearts.
It’s a recommended song for times when you want to quietly bask in memories or connect heart-to-heart with someone special.