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

cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko

Cherry Blossom Front by Rumiko Koyanagi

Sakura Zensen is a classic song heralding spring, released in 1976 by Rumiko Koyanagi.

Its lyrics delicately portray scenes from a journey across Japan and the shifting of the heart, blending with a gentle, bittersweet melody that resonates deeply.

Feelings for what has been lost and anticipation for a new season intertwine, expressed through Koyanagi’s warm vocals that offer comfort to listeners.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a new step with the arrival of spring.

While it’s perfect for the cherry blossom season, it will also be a strong companion when you want to bask in nostalgia or make a fresh start.

Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko

Life is full of ups and downs.

Chiyoko Shimakura’s deeply moving classic “Jinsei Iroiro,” released in 1987, features warmly human lyrics that resonate with many people.

In 1988, it won the Best Vocal Performance at the 30th Japan Record Awards and surpassed 1.3 million in total sales.

The memory of Shimakura returning to the Kōhaku stage to perform the song comes back as vividly as if it were yesterday.

Chosen as the approach melody at Aomonoyokochō Station, among other places, its familiar tune is laced with both tears and hope, offering a fresh emotional experience every time you listen.

GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu

Graduation

With a gentle singing voice that warmly watches over new chapters in life, this spring melody has echoed across Hokkaido.

Chiharu Matsuyama’s beautiful ballad invites us to look back on our youthful days while filling us with hope for the future.

The soulful guitar tones and clear, soaring vocals are sure to bring back many memories.

Released in 1979, the song was created as the theme for STV’s program “Graduation at Kushiro High School.” It was also included on the album Seishun (Youth) and continues to be cherished as a classic folk song.

Why not spend a heartwarming time reminiscing together with older adults, letting nostalgic stories blossom?

Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko

Keiko Fuji - Keiko’s Dream Opens at Night

Keiko Fuji’s “Keiko no Yume wa Yoru Hiraku” is a deeply moving classic.

Sung in her distinctive husky voice, the lyrics portray a woman who continues to chase her dreams.

After its 1970 release, it became a huge hit, spending 10 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

The song was also used as a theme for a Toei film and is beloved by many.

In Fuji’s vocals, you can feel a strength that holds on to hope despite the hardships and sorrows of life.

It’s a song that brings a warm sense of comfort along with nostalgic memories.

Why not listen to it during a calm, unhurried moment?

atonementTeresa Ten

Atonement

As a superb love song depicting a heartrending farewell, Teresa Teng’s voice resonates deeply with many listeners.

Vividly expressing the feelings of a woman who fears becoming a burden to the one she loves and chooses to abandon her own love for the sake of the other’s happiness, this work was released in January 1984.

It was also included on the album “Tsugunai” and used as a commercial song for YKK AP’s MADO Shop.

Coupled with Teresa Teng’s clear, crystalline vocals, it evokes profound emotion in the hearts of those who listen.

Love takes many forms, but as you recall the times when you searched for what you could do for someone precious to you, take a moment to heal your heart slowly.