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

I love youOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki 'I Love You' [Lyric Video]

This is a masterpiece that resonates in many hearts as a pinnacle of bittersweet love songs.

Included on the debut album “Seventeen’s Map” and released as a single in 1991, it poignantly sings of a forbidden love between a young man and woman.

The piano ballad that Yutaka Ozaki crafted at the age of seventeen continues to captivate listeners.

Numerous artists, including Hikaru Utada and Koji Tamaki, have covered the song, and it has been featured as the image song for the film “Hot Road” as well as in JR Tokai’s “Fight! Express” commercials.

It’s a perfect track for spending a quiet moment immersed in music and reminiscing.

How about a heartwarming karaoke time accompanied by its gentle melody?

school daysPegī Hayama

Peggy Hayama - Student Days (with lyrics)

Set against the backdrop of a mission school filled with memories, this heartwarming classic by Peggy Hayama gently weaves a sweet page of youth.

Scenes of the beloved campus are beautifully depicted—the prayers in the chapel, the library with falling autumn leaves, and memories on the tennis courts.

Her tender, embracing voice and the melody that resonates in the heart create a perfect harmony.

Released by King Records in 1964 and performed on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1965, the song became a major hit, achieving million-seller status.

A monument bearing the song’s lyrics was erected in front of Aoyama Gakuin’s chapel, and it continues to be cherished by many to this day.

Hum a few lines when friends gather, and stories of joyful school days are sure to bloom.

Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri

Tsugaru Strait – Winter Scene

There is a classic song that beautifully and poignantly portrays a northern winter landscape and a bittersweet love.

Powerfully sung by Sayuri Ishikawa, the piece recounts the feelings of a woman traveling from Ueno on a night train to Aomori, where she bids a final farewell aboard the Seikan ferry.

Since its 1977 release, it has garnered numerous honors, including the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance, and stands as a monumental work in the enka genre.

Set against the frigid Tsugaru Strait, the image of a woman quietly deciding to part ways amid snow and the roar of the sea is deeply moving.

Please enjoy a wonderful time together, singing along or clapping in rhythm as you savor nostalgic memories.

Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu

Kyu Sakamoto – Look Up at the Stars in the Night (with lyrics)

Beloved as a song for gazing up at the night sky, this piece resonates as a warm cheer for those facing hardships.

With lyrics by Rokusuke Ei and music by Taku Izumi, it has long been cherished in the enveloping voice of Kyu Sakamoto.

Released as a single in May 1963, it was originally written as the theme song for a musical.

It is also a celebrated masterpiece that won the Japan Record Award for Composition.

Though born as a message of encouragement for young people studying at night school, it is a song that transcends generations to bring hope and courage.

It’s perfect for everyone to sing together during recreation time at the facility.

Okay, that’s it.Ueki Hitoshi

Hitoshi Ueki “Hai, Sore made yo” | Hitoshi Ueki “Hi, Soremadeyo (Alright, that’s the end of it)” (1962, Toshiba Records, Japan)

Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics deftly portray the ironies and missteps of life.

Released in July 1962, the song was included as the B-side to “The Irresponsible One,” the theme song for the film The Irresponsible Era of Japan from the same year.

It’s a track brimming with the charm of Hitoshi Ueki, a trailblazer who fused comedy and music.

Why not try singing it the next time you enjoy karaoke with friends? It’s sure to bring back fond memories and create a fun time for everyone.