[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that really move you. Beloved classic Japanese hits of the past.

tea pickingMonbushō shōka

Tea Picking | With Lyrics | The 88th Night as Summer Approaches | Nursery Rhyme/Song for Adults | Romanized: JP subs / English: EN subs

We present a piece that beautifully portrays the charm of Japan’s four seasons.

This classic song richly depicts the tea-picking scene from Hachijūhachi-ya into early summer.

As the tranquil weather continues, you can picture people wearing vermilion sashes and sedge hats, diligently picking tea to the warmth of heartfelt singing.

Included in 1912 in “Elementary School Songs for the Third Grade,” it conveys the lifestyle of the time and the changing seasons to the present day.

Please listen with a relaxed mind as you recall nostalgic landscapes.

It may also spark fond memories and lively conversations with family and friends.

The morning I had forgottenYamamoto Junko

Wasurete Ita Asa

The folk group Akai Tori’s July 1971 single is like a mental landscape that gently reflects the youth of those days.

Junko Yamamoto’s clear, translucent voice and the beautiful harmonies soothe the listener’s heart.

Included on the album Akai Tori II, the song features a calm arrangement that evokes the fresh air of morning.

It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to pause amid busy days to reflect on yourself, or when you feel like immersing yourself in precious memories.

koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōka

Koinobori | With Lyrics | Waves of roof tiles and waves of clouds

Beloved as a Ministry of Education shoka (school song), this piece gracefully expresses both the grandeur of the carp streamers displayed for the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku) and the wish for children’s happy growth.

Included in the 1913 publication “Jinjō Shōgaku Shōka, Grade Five,” the song, set in F major, harmonizes a powerful melody with a refined sense of the season.

It continues to be cherished and sung by contemporary musicians, including arrangements by Kiyoe Yoshioka.

Its cheerful atmosphere and warm, seasonable tone make it perfect for older adults who want to enjoy a pleasant springtime moment.

It can also be a cue to hum along with grandchildren or to fondly recall days gone by.

I’m appearing under my former name.Kobayashi Akira

Appearing under my former name: Akira Kobayashi

A classic released by Akira Kobayashi in 1975.

The poignant lyrics, portraying the feelings of a woman working at a snack bar, really resonate.

You can’t help but be drawn to the way he delivers it with rich emotion in his distinctive “Akira-bushi” style.

Although it didn’t attract much attention at first, steady efforts by Kobayashi turned it into a longseller two years later.

It became a massive hit, selling over two million copies in total, and he performed it at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen for the first time in 1977.

A song that echoes in the heart along with fond memories.

Why not take your time and listen to it with someone special?

Scat at DawnYuki Saori

Yoake No Scat

In 1969 (Showa 44), Saori Yuki’s signature mega-hit “Yoake no Scat” took the era by storm.

Its stirring lyrics and refreshing melody colored the youth of those now in their seventies.

Topping the Oricon charts at No.

1, this masterpiece captured our hearts with its dynamic vocals.

Its nostalgia and comfort still feel fresh today, letting listeners bask in memories of that time.

Why not once again experience the timeless appeal of Saori Yuki’s voice, loved across generations?

Sky Restauranthaifaisetto

Hi-Fi Set – Sky Restaurant | My Favorite ALFA: Vinyl Side Ep. 1 @ UNITY RECORD BAR（Seoul, Korea）

A gem of a love song set in a high-rise restaurant where the city’s nightscape stretches out in beauty, depicting a heartrending reunion and farewell.

Released by Hi-Fi Set in November 1975, this piece harmonizes Yumi Matsutoya’s delicate lyrics with Kunihiko Murai’s beautiful melody to stunning effect.

Evening darkness and city lights reflected in skyscraper windows—and a reunion with a past lover.

Even as she senses a parting to come, the woman’s earnest wish to cherish this moment alone together strikes deep.

With the gloss of an adult love drama and a refined, urban sound, it’s perfect for a calm evening.

Why not savor it slowly while immersing yourself in the feelings you keep in your heart?

The Color of WinterYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Winter Colors

A beautiful ballad depicting a bittersweet crush and pure affection is delivered through Momoe Yamaguchi’s clear, translucent voice.

The delicate feelings of a girl yearning for a chaste love brim with deep longing for a gentle man and an overflowing tenderness, while the image of karatachi blossoms—symbolic of a pale, budding romance—leaves a strong impression.

After its release in December 1974, the song topped the Oricon charts for six consecutive weeks.

At the time, Yamaguchi was 15 years and 11 months old, setting a record as the youngest female solo artist to achieve this feat.

Released around the same time as the film “The Dancing Girl of Izu,” it garnered major attention alongside her co-starring works with Tomokazu Miura.

Perfect for those who wish to uphold pure love or revisit memories of their first love, this heartwarming classic evokes nostalgic scenes of youthful days.