Recommended Songs for Nursing Home Recreation [Fun Exercise, Soothing Songs]

This article introduces recommended songs for recreation in nursing homes.

Music can have positive effects on the mind and body, and it’s also great for accompanying exercise and relieving stress.

Because this selection is intended for recreation, we’ve chosen videos that make it easy for older adults to imagine using the songs for movement and that staff can use as helpful references.

Nostalgic songs and tunes that feel familiar to older adults are likely to be especially well received.

Every song has a lovely atmosphere and can lift the mood or be soothing.

Please make good use of them in your recreational activities.

Playlist

Recommended Songs for Nursing Home Recreation [Fun Exercise, Soothing Songs]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Kiyoko Suizenji’s famous song that cheers you on in life
2	Soran Bushi		The Soran-bushi is a folk song from Hokkaido and it’s enjoyable.
3	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		A heartwarming song that makes you feel the changing of the seasons
4	The Hare and the Tortoise		Simple exercises for seniors using children's songs
5	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A famous song originating in Gunma, a joyful tune loved across the country
6	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Enka songs by Kiyoshi Hikawa are popular among the elderly.
7	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Feeling upbeat and having fun with Tokyo Boogie-Woogie
8	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō, Nara Mitsue		Blue Mountain Range is a famous song that encouraged postwar reconstruction.
9	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		Lumiko Koyanagi’s classic “Seto no Hanayome” to listen to in spring
10	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri		Masterpieces that sing of dreams, classic duets
11	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s famous song “Look Up at the Night Stars.”
12	Tango of the Red Ogre and the Blue OgreBito Isao		A children’s song about a red ogre and a blue ogre dancing under the moonlit night
13	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s final masterpiece that sings of the hope to live
14	red dragonfly		Listening to and singing children’s songs is effective for preventing dementia and activating the brain!
15	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that sings of longing for one’s hometown in the spring of the northern country
16	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		Hawaii is a dream destination; feel like traveling through music.
17	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		Memories of youth: revisiting Kazuo Funaki’s classic songs
18	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		The folk song “Bara ga Saita” is popular.
19	The Hill Where Mandarin Orange Blossoms Bloom		Boost your brain and heart with hand-play while singing
20	The railroad tracks go on forever.		Enjoyable interaction with hand play songs boosts concentration
21	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakamine Hideko		A classic that sings of postwar hope and vitality
22	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
23	Mount Fuji (Fujinoyama)		The song about Mount Fuji: a nostalgic classic that resonates in the heart
24	A quiet lakeside		Music of nature, a song of summer memories
25	Hawaiian Airlines flightUtsumi Kiyoshi		Nostalgia for the tropics, Utsumi Kiyoshi’s classic song
26	coconutSakushi: Shimazaki Tōson / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Toraji		Coconut, Fujimura’s poem and Oonaka’s music
27	Apple Song Exercise		Activate your brain by moving your body to “The Apple Song.”
28	Hanasaka JiisanSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō		A heartwarming classic that sings of the happiness of good people
29	The two are young.dikku mine		A classic song depicting romance in the early Showa era
30	Grandfather’s ClockSakushi: Yasutomi Kogo / Sakkyoku: Work Henry Clay		A heartwarming song that tells a family's story
31	Furusato: Song Exercise
32	Sazae-san		A Manga Artist’s Life Sustained by a Mother’s Love
33	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
34	Dance program effective for feet and jointsSAM		Get in shape with TRF's dance DVD
35	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa: popular among younger generations for his enka
36	Festival MamboMisora Hibari		Mambo was popularized in Japan by Hibari Misora.
37	UFOpinku redii		Introduction to Pink Lady’s classic hit “UFO”
38	I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda		Let's dance to the famous hit by Linda Yamamoto.
39	The Bride SambaGō Hiromi		Let's dance to the nostalgic hit 'Oyome Samba' and relieve stress.
40	Grandfather’s Clock		A Heartwarming Tale of a Grandfather and an Old Clock
41	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		Masato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
42	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		A celebrated song depicting the seasons and tea picking
43	Mito Komon Exercise		Full-body exercise with Mito Komon
44	Song sung at the beginning of the meeting		Activate seniors' brains with singing and exercise
45	strollInoue Azumi		The theme song of Totoro is a heartwarming song about friendship.
46	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma		A heartwarming song about memories from kindergarten
47	365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko		A march-style kayōkyoku song in the vein of Kiyoko Suizenji, carrying a message of moving forward.
48	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
49	The Night Wind of the JourneyKirishima Noboru		Noboru Kirishima’s classic song “Tabi no Yokaze” resonates with the heart.
50	Brain-training exercises with nursery rhymes		Feel energized in mind and body with nostalgic songs
51	Challenge in antiphonal singing		A singing game that stimulates the brain through antiphonal singing
52	Rhythmic exercises to a children’s song		Promoting Smiles and Health for Seniors through Nursery Rhyme Exercises
53	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		The charm of Yo Hitoto’s heartwarming classic “Hanamizuki”
54	Apple SongNamiki Michiko		The Apple Song is a classic that heals the heart.
55	Sorry, please forgive me.Kasuga Hachirō		Kasukabe Hachiro’s classic song, a ballad of deep love and regret
56	Second-son crowShirane Kazuo		Kazuo Shirane’s classic “Jinanbō Karasu,” a youth song that resonates with the heart
57	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic “Sakurazaka,” a poignant and beautiful ballad
58	Hey, Nakamura-kun!Wakahara Ichirō		Nakamura-kun’s song with a Showa-era charm
59	The Bells of NagasakiFujiyama Ichirō		Nagasaki no Kane, a famous song that sings a wish for peace
60	The boatman is dear.Otomaru		Otomaru’s classic song “Sendō Kawaiya” is sentimental.
61	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		A lively travel song, loved by many
62	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		A classic song of a port town, filled with nostalgic memories and emotion
63	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Over the Hills,” a classic song of hope and courage
64	Song to sing at the end of the gathering		Brain training through singing exercises, making it enjoyable for seniors