[For Seniors] Recommended Songs for Care Activities and Events! Crowd-Pleasers That Bring Joy

Flowers will bloom.

Flowers Will Bloom – Flowers Will Bloom Project (with Japanese lyrics)

This song was planned and produced as the theme song for NHK’s Great East Japan Earthquake Project, with lyrics by film director Shunji Iwai from Sendai.

For those who experienced the disaster, it may bring back difficult memories, and it also served as a source of support during the recovery.

There is also a video from the “Flowers Will Bloom Project,” featuring singers, entertainers, and athletes connected to Miyagi, Fukushima, and Iwate Prefectures.

With its easy-to-understand melody and singable chorus, it’s fun for everyone to sing together.

It’s also recommended as a choral piece for events.

Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko

Highest Sound Quality! ~ Because the Moon Is So Very Blue (Sung by: Totoko Sugawara)

Totoko Sugawara, known for her distinctive, wistful vibrato, was called the Queen of Elegy and is also famous as the very first singer to perform on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen, which everyone knows.

She moved to Tokyo at the age of nine for an audition, where her talent blossomed, and together with her father, the composer Akira Mutsu, she released numerous masterpieces.

Her signature song, “Tsuki ga Tottemo Aoi Kara” (Because the Moon Is So Very Blue), became a million-selling hit in an era when the music market was much smaller than it is today, making her a household name across Japan.

For many seniors, it’s a song right at the heart of their youthful days, so it could be a great choice for recreational activities or background music in senior care facilities.

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As long as the sun is in the skyNishikino Akira

As Long as There Is a Sun in the Sky / Akira Nishikino (with lyrics)

This song, distinguished by its bright and refreshing melody, is a signature work by Dan Nishikino that sings of eternal love and hope.

Released in 1971, it became a major hit, reaching No.

3 on the weekly Oricon charts, and was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Its central message—“Let’s keep looking forward and walking ahead”—offers wonderful encouragement that resonates particularly with older adults.

Filled with nostalgia, it’s also perfect for recreational activities that get people moving in an enjoyable way.

It’s a song that everyone can sing together to feel energized and share a truly delightful time.

The two are young.dikku mine

The two are young.

The famous call-and-response of “You.” “What is it?” from the song Futari wa Wakai was released in 1935 as the theme song for the film The Peeked-at Bride and became a major hit as a duet by Dick Mine, a former jazz singer, and Reiko Hoshi, a former Takarazuka Revue dancer.

Beyond being a vocalist, Dick Mine was known as a multitalented figure—guitarist, actor, lyric adapter, and arranger—who also looked after his juniors, including Frank Nagai and James Miki, and is said to have nurtured talents who later became prominent actors, such as Hitoshi Ueki and Makoto Fujita.

As a pioneer of contemporary Japanese entertainment, he can be said to have had a profound influence on later generations.

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I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda

[Showa Kayokyoku Dance] Linda Yamamoto - “Totally Unstoppable” [Dance Diet]

Let me introduce “Dounimo Tomaranai,” a famous song by Linda Yamamoto, a Japanese singer who also shines as a TV personality.

Linda Yamamoto is known for her hit songs paired with sexy, dynamic dance moves.

She has performed many classic numbers, but this time, let’s get our bodies moving to “Dounimo Tomaranai.” The key is to dance as if you’re fluttering like a butterfly or blooming like a flower! It’s a full-body workout that not only moves your body but also stimulates your brain, leaving you feeling refreshed.

Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi

Blue Light Yokohama - Ayumi Ishida

This classic song, which beautifully depicts the nightscape of the port city of Yokohama, captivates with its urbane, sophisticated sound, a melody line influenced by chanson, and emotionally rich lyrics tinged with melancholy.

Ayumi Ishida’s clear, transparent voice superbly conveys the bittersweetness of love shining under the city’s neon lights.

Released in December 1968, the work achieved an astonishing sales record of over one million copies in just ten days.

It won the Japan Record Award for Composition and also enjoyed great popularity in Korea.

It’s a lovely choice in connection with Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Day on June 2.

A gem cherished by older listeners along with nostalgic memories.

If you hum it together during a karaoke recreation, conversation is sure to flow naturally.

Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō

Otomi-san, nostalgic songs, Kabuki, popular songs

Hachiro Kasuga’s “Otomi-san” is a classic that evokes both nostalgia and freshness.

The kabuki-inspired lyrics are rich in storytelling and resonate deeply.

Released in 1954, the song has since been covered by various artists and continues to be loved across generations.

For older listeners, it may be a piece to enjoy along with memories of their youth.

It would be nice to sing or listen to it together during recreation time.

As you listen to Kasuga’s clear, beautiful voice, memories of familiar landscapes come to mind.

Why not spend a moment like that?