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[For Seniors] Classic Autumn Songs to Sing in November: From Children’s Songs to Popular Enka and Kayōkyoku

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November is the season when the trees around town begin to change color.

When we see the richly colored foliage—reds, yellows, and more—it gently warms the heart, doesn’t it?

This time, we’ve gathered a variety of songs perfect for autumn, a season that tends to make us sentimental.

We’ll introduce songs that evoke the youth of older adults, nostalgic tunes from childhood, and even songs related to November.

Singing not only stimulates the brain but also boosts your body’s metabolism.

Be sure to spend a delightful autumn moment with everyone through song.

[For Seniors] Classic Autumn Songs to Sing in November: From Children's Songs to Kayōkyoku (61–70)

Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi's Zundoko Song

Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Hikawa’s classic “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi,” beloved by many older listeners.

Released in 2002, this song is perfect for November, when the cold makes it harder to move—there are plenty of exercise routines for seniors posted on video sites that use it.

The lyrics evoke scenes that feel somehow nostalgic, likely to bring back memories of time spent with family in youth or a faint first love.

Join in with the familiar call-and-response, raise your voice, and stay lively without letting the cold get you down!

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king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo

king (shogi piece)

king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo

In recent years, shogi has often made headlines and become a hot topic—not just among older people or hobbyists.

Did you know that November 17 is Shogi Day? Perfect for the occasion is “Osho” (The King), released by Hideo Murata in 1961.

The song was initially introduced as an insert track on an LP, then later released as a single, and it became one of Murata’s signature hits, leading him to appear on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen a total of four times with this song.

If you’re a shogi enthusiast, listening to it is sure to fire you up and liven up the moment.

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In conclusion

We introduced some recommended songs for seniors to enjoy in November.

There were many famous tracks—did you find any you’d like to sing? As it gets colder, our bodies tend to hunch up and it becomes harder to move, doesn’t it? At times like that, sing some autumn songs to warm up your body and stay lively!