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[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!

[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 90s: A Collection of Shōwa-Era Spring Tunes (91–100)

Parting at 22kaze

Parting at 22 / Kaze (with lyrics)
Parting at 22kaze

The debut song by the folk duo Kaze is a heartwarming classic, as gentle as the spring sunshine.

The lyrics vividly portray the pure love and parting of youth, while the tender acoustic guitar melody weaves a beautiful harmony.

Since its release in 1975, it has been covered by many artists and even adapted into a film by director Nobuhiko Obayashi in 2007, remaining beloved across generations.

In NHK’s “SukiUta — Kouhaku Everyone’s Survey,” it ranked 71st for the White Team.

It’s a perfect song for savoring slowly when you want to bask in nostalgic memories, and it could also spark lively conversations among older listeners about their experiences from back in the day.

Early Spring Odeshouka

Early Spring Anthem / Lyrics: Kazumasa Yoshimaru / Music: Akira Nakada / Vocals: Ayano Nonomura
Early Spring Odeshouka

Early Spring Rhapsody is a celebrated song whose lyrics vividly depict landscapes that evoke the arrival of spring.

It portrays scenes from Omachi City in Nagano Prefecture through the Azumino area, letting us sense the lingering traces of winter and the warm promise of spring.

One can imagine the clear air and beautiful scenery spreading out before them.

Selected for the “100 Best Japanese Songs,” it continues to appear in school textbooks as a representative song of spring in Japan.

For many seniors, it is a piece that resonates with fond memories.

It’s best enjoyed at a relaxed pace while savoring the feeling of spring’s approach.

Flowershouka

Hana (Flower) — Rentarō Taki (children’s song/school song)
Flowershouka

It is a classic children’s song that gently portrays scenes of spring.

A beautiful piece that conjures images of cherry blossoms in full bloom and petals dancing on the spring breeze.

Through the depiction of flowers in their glory, the lyrics express the joy of spring’s arrival.

It’s a familiar song for many older adults as well, so why not hum along together? Nostalgic memories will come flooding back, warming the heart.

It’s also perfect as a companion for a springtime stroll.

Savoring the change of seasons while walking at a relaxed pace sounds lovely, doesn’t it?

Moon over the Ruined Castleshouka

“Kojo no Tsuki” (Moon Over the Ruined Castle) is a renowned piece widely loved as a Japanese school song.

Composed by Rentaro Taki with lyrics by Bansui Doi, it is characterized by its beautiful melody and profound words.

Through vivid scenes that shift from a springtime castle with blooming cherry blossoms to an autumn battlefield in ruins, the song’s tone evokes the rise and fall of fortunes and the passage of time.

It can be lovely to listen quietly to this piece while reflecting on the past or contemplating life.

It also seems like a precious opportunity to invite older folks to share stories from long ago.

Singing it together is highly recommended as well.

When the white flowers bloomOkamoto Atsurō

Atsuro Okamoto’s “When the White Flowers Bloom” is a classic that blends nostalgia with bittersweet emotion.

The lyrics beautifully depict the scenery of one’s hometown, touching the heart.

Through images of white flowers, white clouds, and a white moon, the song delicately portrays a farewell to a loved one.

Released in 1950, it has remained a memorable piece for many.

Listening to it with older adults may spark lively conversations about their youth.

As you feel the arrival of spring, why not take some time to gently reflect on cherished memories?