[For Seniors] Classic Autumn Songs to Sing in November: From Children’s Songs to Popular Enka and Kayōkyoku
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.
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[For Seniors] Classic Autumn Songs to Sing in November: From Children's Songs to Kayōkyoku (51–60)
Shopping BoogieKasaogi Shizuko
Boogie is a music genre loved by many people in Japan as well.
The woman hailed as its queen was Shizuko Kasagi.
One of her signature songs, “Kaimono Boogie” (Shopping Boogie), is also famous.
It’s a track that sings about a shopping trip in the Osaka dialect.
The boogie hallmark of repeating the same phrases is used to great effect, conjuring up the bustle of the market and the lively, buzzing scene.
In particular, that impactful section is unforgettable once you hear it.
This is a song that’s sure to get everyone excited singing along.
Perfect for warming up your body, too.
Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko
This song, which portrays a poignant scene, was released as a single in December 1955.
Sugawara Totoko’s distinctive vibrato and soaring high notes leave a strong impression, and the record became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.
A film of the same title was also produced, and the song has continued to be cherished over the years, covered by many singers.
It delicately expresses the sorrow of parting felt under the moonlight on a long autumn night.
Its relaxed melody makes it easy for older listeners to sing and can inspire reflections on memories from their youth.
Why not spend a heartwarming moment wrapped in nostalgia?
A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura
Sung by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura, this song portrays a poignant love story between two young people set in Ginza.
Released in July 1961, it also became the theme song for the film of the same name released the following year.
It was a massive hit, selling 3.35 million copies, and is considered one of Ishihara’s signature songs.
With Ginza’s nightscape as the backdrop, the lyrics delicately capture the lovers’ subtle emotions, leaving a lasting impression.
For older listeners, it may be a song that brings back memories of their youth.
Why not enjoy Ishihara’s distinctive vocal style and Makimura’s beautiful harmonies while picturing the nostalgic scenes of Ginza?
The Flowers in the Gardensakushi:satomi yoshi/sakkyoku:airurando min’yō
The traditional Japanese song “Niwa no Chigusa,” passed down since the Meiji era, was created based on an Irish folk tune with lyrics by Mr.
Satomi Yoshi.
It likens the loneliness of losing a loved one to chrysanthemum flowers.
Precisely because it is a simple arrangement of piano and vocal, its beautiful sound is soothing.
It’s the kind of piece you’ll want to listen to while taking in beautiful natural scenery, such as autumn foliage.
Why not let yourself be healed by a gentle melody that warmly envelops the gradually cooling season?
[For Seniors] Classic Autumn Songs to Sing in November: From Children's Songs to Kayōkyoku (61–70)
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!
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.
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!