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

Many nursing homes and day service centers incorporate music appreciation, don’t they?

Listening to music is a form of entertainment anyone can enjoy.

Older adults likely have songs that have stayed with them throughout their lives.

So this time, we’ll introduce songs that seniors will love.

We’ve gathered many songs that can make seniors feel nostalgic or uplifted.

They’re perfect for playing at recreational activities and events, too.

Even seniors who find it difficult to go out may feel refreshed by listening to seasonal songs.

Nostalgic tunes can also stimulate the brain by prompting the recall of memories.

We hope you’ll make the most of this article.

Playlist

[For Seniors] Recommended Songs for Care Activities and Events! Crowd-Pleasers That Bring Joy
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		The Apple Song was the first postwar hit.
2	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Refresh mind and body with a song by Hibari Misora
3	hometownSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		The Appeal and Characteristics of the Taisho-era Children's Song “Furusato”
4	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s songs are timeless masterpieces that resonate with the hearts of older adults.
5	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		‘Ue o Muite Arukou’ is a world-famous masterpiece.
6	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa: “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi” becomes a Bon Odori standard
7	Northern SpringSen Masao		Nostalgia-inducing spring songs are cherished by seniors and stimulate the brain.
8	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		Introduction to Rumiko Koyanagi’s signature song, “Seto no Hanayome”
9	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Tulip’s classic song of parting and departure
10	Shopping BoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Introduction to nostalgic classic songs by Shizuko Kasagi
11	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		High school seniors are a classic of youth pop songs
12	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa achieved great success as an enka singer.
13	Flowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yoko		Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami recovery support song 'Flowers Will Bloom'
14	What a nice bath.dorifutāzu		The Drifters’ version of “Ii Yu Dana” is the famous one.
15	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		Blue Mountain Range is a famous postwar song.
16	Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari		Misora Hibari’s Showa classic “Ringo Oiwake”
17	tea pickingsakushi sakkyoku: fushō		The song Chattsumi is used as a hand-play song in music therapy.
18	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		Kiyoko Suizenji’s signature song “365-Step March”
19	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		Mike Maki’s classic song helped drive the folk boom.
20	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio to Yoshinaga Sayuri		A duet song by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga
21	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen's early hit song is a great success
22	signpostFukuyama Masaharu		Gratitude to my father, who thought of our family and showed us the way.
23	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
24	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		The Highland Train Goes: A Beloved Classic
25	Mito Komon Exercise		Full-body exercise with Mito Komon
26	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		Hachiro Kasuga's 'Otomi-san' is a timeless classic.
27	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		A nostalgic classic that captures the sense of liberation after the war
28	Flowers will bloom.		A moving song that portrays the sorrow and hope of the earthquake disaster
29	A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū		A quiet night spent with a lover
30	Donpan-bushimin’yō		Akita folk songs gained nationwide popularity, spurred by the National Sports Festival.
31	Hanagasa Ondomin’yō		Beloved across generations in the folk song of the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
32	UFOpinku redii		Introduction to Pink Lady’s classic hit “UFO”
33	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
34	Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu		A classic bossa nova standard for summer
35	As long as the sun is in the skyNishikino Akira		An iconic song of hope that looks forward and moves ahead, with bright lyrics that lift your spirits.
36	Ozasiki Song		In the year of the Tokyo Olympics, a smash-hit song became popular.
37	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		Having fun and relieving stress with a nice hot bath
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	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		Yujiro Ishihara’s famous song depicting the loneliness of the north and a lost love
41	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s uplifting classic song “Ue o Muite Arukou”
42	Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshi		Arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
43	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s cheerful classic is popular across generations.
44	Off to the Mito Komon Festival!Yuko Suzuka		Mito Festival theme song: a fusion of traditional Japanese instruments and rock
45	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		An inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
46	Mount Fuji (Fujinoyama)		The song about Mount Fuji: a nostalgic classic that resonates in the heart
47	Summer MemoriesSakushi: Ema Akiko / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao		A heartwarming classic that depicts the scenery of Oze
48	Flamenco of the StarsSaigō Teruhiko		Teruhiko Saigō’s flamenco-style classic
49	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakamine Hideko		A classic that sings of postwar hope and vitality
50	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		A classic of the port city Yokohama: wistfulness and the glitter of the metropolis
51	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		The classic song by Yuzo Kayama: the lyrics and emotion of love
52	Let’s meet in Yurakucho.Furanku Nagai		Scenes from the Showa era, the classic hit by Frank Nagai
53	365-Step March Exercise		Have fun exercising with Kiyoko Suizenji’s song
54	Intro Quiz		Energize your brain and music with an intro quiz
55	Melody change rec		Let's enjoy parody versions of familiar songs for seniors.
56	Exercise to the song ‘Spring Has Come’		Brain-training exercises while singing “Spring Has Come”
57	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
58	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Summer seaside romance, memories of youth
59	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
60	The two are young.dikku mine		The classic duet by Dick Mine and Reiko Hoshi
61	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hanamizuki, a prayer for peace—an unforgettable song that resonates in the heart
62	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		Haruo Minami’s Osaka Expo theme song, “Song of Peace.”
63	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko, Kirishima Noboru		Stretching to the nostalgic Apple Song
64	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s signature songs and the charm of his gentle singing voice
65	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		The Great Adventure of Taiyaki-kun, a heartwarming classic song
66	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		A celebrated song depicting the seasons and tea picking
67	teacherMori Masako		Masako Mori’s classic song “Sensei,” a heartwarming vocal performance
68	365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko		A march-style kayōkyoku song in the vein of Kiyoko Suizenji, carrying a message of moving forward.
69	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
70	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		A moving classic that captures the allure of enka
71	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Let's sing Sayuri Ishikawa's famous song 'Amagi-goe'.
72	Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo		“Chanchiki Okesa” is a classic song that evokes nostalgia for one’s hometown.
73	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
74	Sorry, please forgive me.Kasuga Hachirō		A masterpiece filled with love and apology
75	Ozasiki SongMatsuo Kazuko Mahina Sutāzu		Kazuko Matsuo’s classic song—a heartrending love ballad set in Kyoto
76	Second-son crowShirane Kazuo		Kazuo Shirane’s nostalgic love songs
77	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is a classic that evokes a sense of nostalgia.
78	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
79	Hey, Nakamura-kun!Wakahara Ichirō		A classic song from the Showa era that is familiar to older adults
80	The boatman is dear.Otomaru		Interact with elderly people through the nostalgic song 'Sendo Kawaiya'.
81	Ginza Kan-kan GirlTakatamine Hideko		Ginza Kan Kan Musume is a postwar masterpiece
82	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		The Hill from Which You Can See the Port is a postwar classic that soothes the heart.
83	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		Elderly people become energized by going over the hill
84	Song to sing at the end of the gathering		Brain training through singing exercises, making it enjoyable for seniors
85	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
86	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
87	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
88	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		The classic song 'Hawaiian Route' that sings of postwar hope
89	Itako GasaHashi Yukio		The appeal and popularity of Yukio Hashi’s debut song, Itako Gasa