[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Nostalgic Spring Tunes

When you hear “spring songs recommended for people in their 70s,” what tunes come to mind?

These days, many spring songs are about cherry blossoms, but back in the 1970s and 1980s, spring-themed songs that portrayed a variety of emotions set against the season drew a lot of attention.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs that feel familiar to those in their 70s.

Listening to warm spring songs seems like a lovely way to spend a pleasant time.

Each song depicts different emotions and stories, so be sure to take your time listening while reading the lyrics.

Playlist

[For Seniors] Recommended Spring Songs for People in Their 70s: A Collection of Nostalgic Spring Tunes
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		The travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
2	Spring has come.Monbushō shōka		A heartwarming Ministry of Education shoka depicting the arrival of spring
3	Parting at 22kaze		The Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth
4	Flowershouka		The Sumida River is a celebrated masterpiece representing the Meiji era.
5	WakabaSakushi: Matsunaga Miyao / Sakkyoku: Hiraoka Hitoshi		The school song “Wakaba” that sings of May’s fresh green
6	Spring StreamMonbushō shōka		A beautiful school song depicting the spring scenery of one’s hometown
7	Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō		Spring Song, a famous piece by Bansui Doi and Rentaro Taki
8	cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko		A poignant spring song portraying the season of cherry blossoms
9	Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō		A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
10	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
11	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		A timeless classic steeped in the melancholy of a port town, gently singing of a tender heart in love.
12	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to move forward
13	Red bird, little birdSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Narita Tamezō		Introducing the charm of children's songs and how to enjoy them
14	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic graduation song
15	Has the plum blossomed?Misora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s short songs capture the spirit of Japan.
16	motherSakushi: Tanaka Nana / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao		Mother's Day: a classic song that portrays a mother's warmth
17	Flowers of the trifoliate orangeSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		A famous Japanese song themed on a plant with white flowers and golden fruit
18	Flowers ~Flowers for everyone’s heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichi		Okinawan folk songs by Shoukichi Kina wishing for peace
19	When the violets bloomSakushi: Fritz Rotter Shirai Tetsuzō / Sakkyoku: Franz Doelle		An iconic song of the Takarazuka Revue
20	Flowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yoko		Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami recovery support song 'Flowers Will Bloom'
21	Song of the Language of FlowersSakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Ikeda Fujio		An elegant waltz themed around flowers, the theme song of a 1936 film
22	koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōka		Koinobori, a song wishing for children's growth
23	Japanese bush warblerSakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi		On the hymns of birds that herald the arrival of spring
24	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: a heartwarming classic that resonates in spring
25	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
26	Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko		Ryoko Moriyama’s classic song that sings of friendship and the wish for reunion
27	KintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō		About the nursery rhyme of the boy from Mount Ashigara
28	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
29	Spring somewhereSakushi: Momota Soji / Sakkyoku: Kusagawa Shin		The charm and emotion of the spring classic “Soushunfu (Early Spring Ode)”
30	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		Japanese masterpieces that reflect the seasons and everyday life
31	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A timeless song that celebrates the arrival of spring and love, comforting the heart.
32	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Introducing a lovely song that lets you feel the arrival of spring
33	Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko		A spring tale of a girl waiting for love
34	strollInoue Azumi		Walk energetically to the theme song of My Neighbor Totoro
35	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic song “Until the Day We Meet Again”
36	Height comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei		The history and memories of a nursery rhyme depicting the growth of siblings
37	Spring StreamSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		A spring song—a classic whose gentle melody warms the heart.
38	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma		Spring song, painting memories, loved across generations
39	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
40	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
41	Aizen BridgeYamaguchi Momoe		Depicting anxieties about marriage and budding romance in Kyoto
42	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Sakura is a masterpiece that sings of life's milestones and bonds.
43	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A classic song that sings of the resilience of wildflowers and the courage to live
44	Like a flower, like a birdGō Hiromi		The charm of spring scenery and Hiromi Go’s classic songs
45	hometownshouka		A song that symbolizes the Japanese spirit, expressing feelings for one’s hometown
46	Flowershouka		The famous piece “Hana” by Rentaro Taki, which depicts a spring landscape
47	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
48	Happy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyō		The Charm of the Hina Matsuri Classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri”
49	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
50	Smiling Backkyandīzu		Spring songs of parting and memories, timeless melodies that touch the heart
51	Song of Springshouka		A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
52	Song of MayYakushi: Aoyagi Zengo / Sakkyoku: Mōtsuaruto		Mozart masterpiece, singing the joy of spring
53	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic song “Akai Sweet Pea”
54	a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō		Spring in the northern country, a wistful song resounding through the acacia trees
55	spring thunderfuki no tō		A masterpiece that evokes the transience of life in the sound of spring thunder
56	Beautiful SpringKayama Yūzō		A classic masterpiece by Yuzo Kayama that evokes the arrival of spring
57	Spring in its gentle gloryTayama Masamitsu		On a spring night, a bittersweet love song stirs the heart.
58	The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka		A 1946 classic that portrayed hope in postwar Tokyo
59	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		A classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure.
60	This roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		A masterpiece that expresses the beauty of the four seasons
61	Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Minami Saori		Syoko Minami’s gentle singing voice gracefully portrays mature romance.
62	Spring Has Comeririi		A heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring
63	Forget-me-not to youSugawara Yoichi		Yoichi Sugawara’s classic song heals people’s hearts.
64	Flowers and Sunshine of a Spring Day		A song that gently embraces love as it changes
65	Lingering Snowiruka		Nagori-yuki, a masterpiece that sings of the sorrow of parting
66	Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya		Spring campaign song, Mariya Takeuchi's love song
67	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		Springtime love: Tomoko Kuwae’s classic brimming with heart‑pounding excitement
68	It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s spring song is a classic that soothes the heart.
69	Hi-Hi-HiAoi Teruhiko		A refreshing love song of spring, the radiance of youth
70	poppy flowerAgunesu Chan		Fortune-telling about love with poppy flowers, a memorable classic song
71	school daysPegī Hayama		A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
72	Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A famous song that sang of postwar hope with the Apple Song
73	Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa		Showa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love
74	Let’s get married.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
75	Song of Seeing Spring OffNoguchi Goro		Goro Noguchi’s ballad that sings of springtime farewells
76	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		Candies’ spring love song, a refreshing classic.
77	dandelionŌta Hiromi		The poignancy of unrequited love expressed by dandelions
78	The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko		Spring Love Song, a classic by Rumiko Koyanagi
79	scarecrowsadamasashi		Hometown of the Showa era, a masterpiece by Masashi Sada
80	Spring Night		A spring night, a scene enchanted by the sound of the koto.
81	My Giftofukōsu		A famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring
82	Farewell in MayInoue Yosui		Introduce/In this article, we introduce Yosui Inoue’s classic songs that capture the refreshingly pleasant seasons.
83	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		A bittersweet heartbreak song with cherry blossoms dancing, resonating in the heart.
84	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
85	My Pure LadyOzaki Ami		A classic hit by Ami Ozaki filled with the emotions of spring
86	Ringo OiwakeMisora Hibari		Scenes of Tsugaru, a classic song by Hibari Misora
87	The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan		Agnes Chan's signature song, a poignant masterpiece about heartbreak
88	Flower JourneyMatsutōya Yumi		A masterpiece that depicts the beauty of cherry blossom blizzards and the scenery of spring.
89	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		Cape Erimo, a song of youthful struggle and hope
90	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		The roses have bloomed, a heartwarming classic
91	Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata		A composition that delicately depicts a spring scene
92	A Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka		An old Japanese song that depicts a spring evening
93	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
94	The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi		A classic song that sings of graduation memories in the spring season.
95	tricolor violetSakurada Junko		A masterpiece by Junko Sakurada depicting spring scenes
96	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
97	Azusa No. 2karyūdō		Scenes of urban love and parting in a classic spring song
98	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		A classic song about a youthful parting, and one of Kazuo Funaki’s signature hits.
99	Sleep on my chestkaguya hime		A timeless masterpiece brimming with romance, a heartwarming melody
100	Northern SpringSen Masao		Sending my feelings for my hometown on the spring breeze
101	Premonition of Spring — I’ve been mellow —Minami Saori		A classic by Ami Ozaki that sings of the changing of spring
102	Whisper of Young Leavestenchi mari		A classic song that gently portrays the scenery of spring and feelings of love
103	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		An anthem from Momoe to brighten life’s milestones
104	Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s springtime love single, popular for its pure/innocent image
105	spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi		A bittersweet yearning for my lover, layered over the scenes of spring
106	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s spring melody, the singing voice of youth
107	Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko		Healing masterpieces sung by Ryoko Moriyama, with her refreshing voice
108	Spring comes from the southKaientai		A heartwarming song that celebrates the arrival of spring and life
109	A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to a mother, along with cherished memories.
110	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
111	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A classic song that sings of postwar hope: Blue Skies and Love
112	SaraiKayama Yūzō		A heartwarming classic that captures feelings for one’s hometown
113	Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie		Songs of Farewell for Graduation: The Bittersweetness of Spring and Setting Out