[For Seniors] Recommended spring songs for people in their 90s: A collection of Shōwa-era spring tunes
For people in their 90s, songs that were popular in the Showa era likely still remain deeply in their hearts.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of classic Showa-era songs themed around spring, all at once!
There are various kinds—some that sing of springtime traditions and others that depict spring scenery.
If you’re reading this, please consider recommending the songs we’re about to introduce to people in their 90s.
We’d be delighted if those in their 90s enjoy listening to the songs featured in this article.
Now, let’s dive right into our recommended spring songs!
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[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 90s: A Collection of Showa-Era Spring Tunes (81–90)
tea pickingMonbushō shōka
We present a piece that beautifully portrays the charm of Japan’s four seasons.
This classic song richly depicts the tea-picking scene from Hachijūhachi-ya into early summer.
As the tranquil weather continues, you can picture people wearing vermilion sashes and sedge hats, diligently picking tea to the warmth of heartfelt singing.
Included in 1912 in “Elementary School Songs for the Third Grade,” it conveys the lifestyle of the time and the changing seasons to the present day.
Please listen with a relaxed mind as you recall nostalgic landscapes.
It may also spark fond memories and lively conversations with family and friends.
koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōka
Beloved as a Ministry of Education shoka (school song), this piece gracefully expresses both the grandeur of the carp streamers displayed for the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku) and the wish for children’s happy growth.
Included in the 1913 publication “Jinjō Shōgaku Shōka, Grade Five,” the song, set in F major, harmonizes a powerful melody with a refined sense of the season.
It continues to be cherished and sung by contemporary musicians, including arrangements by Kiyoe Yoshioka.
Its cheerful atmosphere and warm, seasonable tone make it perfect for older adults who want to enjoy a pleasant springtime moment.
It can also be a cue to hum along with grandchildren or to fondly recall days gone by.
Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari
This masterpiece gracefully portrays a farewell scene alongside the landscapes of Tsugaru.
With white clouds floating over Mount Iwaki, peaches and cherry blossoms, and early-blooming flowers as the backdrop, a fragile, aching sentiment—like petals dancing in the moonlight—touches the heart.
Hibari Misora beautifully conveys a lyrical world through her distinctive melodic phrasing infused with elements of folk songs and enka, and her deeply expressive singing.
Released in May 1952, the piece was produced as an insert song for the radio drama “Ringoen no Shōjo” (The Apple Orchard Girl) the same year, and was later chosen as the theme song when it was adapted into a film.
It achieved an astonishing 700,000 sales and is known as one of Hibari Misora’s signature songs.
Highly recommended for those who cherish deep memories in their hearts or wish to experience the charm of traditional Japanese popular music.
12th graderFunaki Kazuo
This lyrical song is filled with memories of youth, and Kazuo Funaki’s fresh vocals in a student uniform make a striking impression.
Set to a march-like, approachable melody, it gently recounts the joys and loneliness of school life and the partings with friends.
After its release in June 1963, the work achieved astonishing sales and won the New Artist Award at that year’s Japan Record Awards.
It was also adapted into a film, starring Kazuo Funaki himself, with scenes shot in his hometown of Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture.
It’s a song meant to be hummed together as you reminisce about nostalgic youthful days.
Let’s sing along with cheerful handclaps.
Song of MayYakushi: Aoyagi Zengo / Sakkyoku: Mōtsuaruto
Set to a famous piece composed by Mozart, this song features richly expressive Japanese lyrics by the poet Zengo Aoyagi—perfect for the fresh, verdant season of early summer.
Included in an elementary school music textbook in 1947, it has long been loved by many.
The work gently portrays the beauty of spring and the feelings of delight it inspires.
Along with its pleasant melody, it evokes springtime joys sensed through all five senses: the murmur of a brook, the scent of violets, and young leaves swaying in a soft breeze—wrapping listeners in a warm, cheerful mood.
How about singing it together with older adults during a music recreation session? As nostalgic memories blossom into conversation, everyone can savor the arrival of spring to their heart’s content.