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