[For Seniors] September Song Special: Introducing Nostalgic Classics and Children’s Songs that Evoke Autumn

When it comes to pleasures that brighten the long autumn nights, few things beat the moments when everyone hums along together.

September is the perfect time to enjoy seasonal songs with older adults.

From numbers with moving, memorable lyrics to rhythmic tunes you can clap along to, we’re introducing songs that help create a warm atmosphere.

You might even find yourselves reminiscing and sharing fond memories with friends around you.

Ranging from children’s songs to classic Showa-era hits, these are all familiar tunes for seniors, sure to bring out natural smiles and a wonderful time.

Playlist

[For Seniors] September Song Special: Introducing Nostalgic Classics and Children’s Songs that Evoke Autumn
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Harvest Moondōyō		Moon-viewing nursery rhyme, a melancholy that resonates in the heart
2	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		A classic that sings sweet memories under the moonlight
3	Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo		Haruo Minami’s smash hit, a classic that longs for one’s hometown
4	The House in KakinokizakaAoki Koichi		A song that immerses in the scenery of a hometown tree and cherished memories
5	Desert of the MoonSeri Yoko		A fantastical tale of a prince and a princess on a desert night
6	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Autumn song “Cosmos”: gratitude and love for my mother
7	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s classic: a heartwarming song that sings of eternal love
8	Sunset HillIshihara Yūjirō & Asaoka Ruriko		An autumn evening, a masterpiece of tragic love
9	Moon over the Ruined Castle		Kōjō no Tsuki, the celebrated masterpiece by Bansui Doi and Rentarō Taki
10	Desert of the Moon		The allure of the oriental children's song “Desert Moon”
11	red dragonflySakushi: Miki Rofū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		Memories and brain activation with nostalgic autumn songs
12	autumn leaves		A masterpiece that sings of the beauty of autumn leaves and the four seasons
13	A Hazy Moonlit Night		The moving masterpiece “Oborozukiyo,” with its beautiful lyrics and melody
14	Tokyo Olympic OndoMinami Haruo		Let's enjoy the autumn of sports with a song
15	Red sky at duskSakushi: Nakamura Ukō / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin		The children’s song “Yuyake Koyake” that echoes on an autumn evening
16	campfireSakushi: Tatsumi Seika / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru		A winter song; everyone warms themselves by the bonfire.
17	Bright Red Autumnsakushi: satsuma tadashi / sakkyoku: kobayashi hideo		An emotional song where autumn scenery and contemplation are in harmony
18	Rindō PassShimakura Chiyoko		Autumn gentians, a scene singing of an elder sister going off to be married.
19	Moonlit Night over the Great Tone RiverTabata Yoshio		On a moonlit night over the Ōtone River, a moving song touches the hearts of the elderly.
20	I found a little sign of autumn.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou / Sakkyoku: Tanaka Yoshinao		A children's song that evokes an autumn scene, soothing to the heart.
21	Song of AutumnSakushi sakkyoku: Mine Akira		Feeling a child's growth through an autumn children's song
22	Harvest MoonSakusha:Noguchi Ujo/Sakushi:Motori Nagayo		Singing of feelings for my family under the Harvest Moon
23	Sky of my hometownsakushi: oowada kenki		An autumn song that sings of longing for one’s hometown
24	wild chrysanthemumSakushi:Ishimori Nobuo/Sakkyoku:Ishimori Nobuo		A heartwarming song cherishing the wild chrysanthemums of autumn
25	Tanuki-bayashi of Shojoji (The Raccoon Dogs’ Festival Drumming at Shojoji Temple)Sakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei		The Appeal of the Children’s Song Based on the Kisarazu Tanuki Bayashi Legend
26	dragonfly glassesSakushi: Nukaga Seishi / Sakkyoku: Hirai Kōzaburō		A children's song that paints an autumn landscape from a dragonfly's point of view
27	rabbitMonbushō shōka		The Charm of a Children's Song about the Harvest Moon
28	MoonMonbushō shōka		A nostalgic song praising the beauty of the full moon
29	That Town, This TownNoguchi Ujō:sakushi/Nakayama Shimpei:sakkyoku		A children's song of autumn, depicting the way home at dusk.
30	Midnight GuitarSenga Kahoru		Feel the emotions of autumn in Kahoru Senga’s classic song
31	Seven-year-old child		A heartwarming nursery rhyme that sings about a baby crow
32	The sound of insects		Let's enjoy the autumn children's song 'Mushi no Ne' (Sounds of Insects)
33	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		Akira Okamoto’s autumn classic, “The Highland Train,” resonates in the heart.
34	Donguri KorokoroSakushi:Aoki Zonki/ Sakkyoku:Yanada Tadashi		Acorn Korokoro, an autumn children's song
35	A midnight in autumnshouka		Autumn scenes, a reverie, and the song of migratory birds
36	Moon		A children's song about the autumn moon, a beautiful piece that resonates with the heart.
37	Sky of my hometownshouka		A heartwarming song that reminds me of autumn in my hometown
38	Harvest Moon over Mount AkagiTōkairin Tarō		Singing a farewell under the moonlight of Mount Akagi
39	Village Autumn		A beautiful Japanese song, “Sato no Aki,” resonates in the heart.
40	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		Hot spring song, a famous tune sung by the Drifters
41	The Bus SongSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Megumi		A children's song that sings about the joy of riding a bus
42	Tsuki no Hozenji YokochoFujishima Tsuneo		Bask in memories with classic Showa-era songs
43	Under the big chestnut treeSakushi: Sakata Hiroo/Sakkyoku: Gaikoku Kyoku		A fun nursery rhyme to play under the chestnut tree