[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

Northern SpringSen Masao

Spring in the Northern Country / Masao Sen (with lyrics)

It’s a classic song woven from nostalgic scenery and heartwarming melodies.

You can picture the springtime scenes of the northern country—snowmelt, white birches, and kobushi magnolia blossoms.

The protagonist’s longing for their hometown while living in the city is poignant.

Released in April 1977, it stayed on the hit charts for two and a half years.

For many older listeners, it may be a song full of memories.

Humming the lyrics while recalling your hometown and cherished people is a lovely idea.

It’s also great to listen to with family and friends.

You’ll enjoy a wonderful time wrapped in nostalgia and warmth.

era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki

Era - Live 2010–11 (from Tokyo International Forum Hall A)

A signature work by Miyuki Nakajima that sings of life’s joys and sorrows with rich emotion.

Its warm, empathetic words and delicate, beautiful melody weave together into a classic that touches listeners deeply.

Released in 1975, it won the Grand Prix at both the 10th Popular Song Contest and the 6th World Popular Song Festival.

From 1993 to 2000, it was also used in the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications’ New Year’s postcard commercials, further extending its reach across generations.

With lyrics that resonate deeply and an approachable melody, it’s perfect for quiet moments of reflection or when you want to bask in nostalgia.

Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu

The Wild Ones - Shore of Memories (with lyrics)

Beloved as a heartwarming song with the refreshing tone of a 12-string guitar and gentle lyrics depicting memories by the seaside, this track is a hallmark of the Group Sounds (GS) boom.

Created by members Shigeki Torizuka and Kunihiko Kase, it was released in November 1966 and sold over one million copies.

It was also used as the opening theme for the TV Asahi drama “Private Railway Police 97” (Shitetsu Ensen 97 Bunsho), remaining in the memories of many.

Its bright, transparent melody and wonderful lyrics that sing of beautiful summer scenes and youth make it perfect for humming along with friends and family.

It’s also easy to sing with gusto at karaoke thanks to its breezy feel, sure to spark lively reminiscences.

Lingering Snowiruka

Dolphin [Iruka] / Nagori-yuki [Lingering Snow] (Single Version) Official Audio with translation

This is a song whose charm lies in a melody that evokes the arrival of spring and lyrics that touch the heart.

Set on a train platform, it vividly portrays a man and a woman parting ways amid the fleeting snow of early spring.

Beautifully depicting the moment of farewell and a love left unfinished by youth, the piece is filled with the bittersweetness of adolescence and the process of growing up.

Iruka’s rich, resonant vocals carry a warm, heartfelt quality that reaches deep within.

First included on the March 1975 album “Iruka no Sekai,” it was released as a single in November of the same year and reached No.

4 on the Oricon chart.

It’s a beloved, well-known song that many remember; humming along as you recall old memories is sure to make for a delightful moment.

It may also inspire lively conversations among older listeners as they reminisce about those days.

Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi

Cotton Handkerchief (with lyrics) - Song by Hiromi Ohta

Let me introduce a heartwarming song that brings back nostalgic memories.

It tells a poignant story of a long-distance romance between a man setting off from the countryside to the big city and a woman who stays in their hometown.

The lyrics alternate between the man’s and the woman’s perspectives—a groundbreaking technique for its time.

Released in 1975, it became a signature song for Hiromi Ohta, who made her first appearance at the 26th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

The woman’s longing for an unchanging heart rather than material gifts is especially memorable.

How about humming along with older listeners and sharing stories of youthful days? You’re sure to have a wonderful time.

youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran

Kouichi Morita and Top Gallant — Seishun Jidai (Youthful Days)

The classic song that colored the Showa era, “Seishun Jidai” (Youthful Days), was released in 1976 by Koichi Morita and Top Gallant.

Written by lyricist Yuu Aku and composed by Koichi Morita, the track left a lasting mark on the music scene, becoming a million-seller within six months of its release.

Its appeal lies in lyrics that capture the bittersweetness and poignancy of youth.

Each listen stirs a deep sense of nostalgia and longing from the recesses of the listener’s memory, resonating profoundly.

It also enjoys unwavering popularity as a karaoke staple.

It’s especially recommended for those in their 70s.

Among nostalgic hits, “Seishun Jidai” has a singular power to move the heart—why not belt it out at karaoke?

O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – Yozakura Oshichi (with lyrics)

This song portrays the poignant feelings of heartbreak, with graceful cherry blossoms drifting in a dreamlike dance.

As the petals fall, Fuyumi Sakamoto’s voice tenderly sings of unforgettable memories, resonating deeply in the heart.

Released in February 1994, the piece beautifully expresses a woman’s powerful emotions through the motif of cherry blossoms.

While the protagonist looks back on a past love, she also possesses the strength to move forward.

I hope you’ll listen beneath the cherry trees, with a gentle sense of nostalgia.

Perhaps you, too, have memories that return with the blossoms.

Why not spend a heartwarming moment with Fuyumi Sakamoto in the spring sunshine?