Songs to give as gifts for a 70th birthday celebration: heartwarming classics and popular hits
When we talk about a koki celebration, we mean celebrating someone’s 70th birthday.
Among those reaching koki, many have retired and are fully enjoying life.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that are perfect gifts for parents, grandparents, mentors, and anyone else celebrating koki.
These songs convey various messages—some express gratitude for all that’s been done, while others look back on a life journey traveled thus far.
Take a look at the lyrics and decide which song you’d like to give.
Celebrate the seventieth birthday. Songs of life that resonate with the heart (1–10)
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
This song gently portrays the various stages of life and affirmingly sings about the value of living.
Mariya Takeuchi’s delicate, warm vocals resonate with each listener’s own memories and cast a bright light on the days ahead.
It was included on a single released in August 2007 and was also used as the theme song for a TBS drama.
Her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita, handled the arrangement and played instruments such as guitar and keyboards.
It’s a perfect gift for someone reaching their seventieth birthday, as well as for times when you need courage to take a new step in life.
Filled with encouragement and hope, it’s a track that speaks to those with rich life experience.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
A masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima, renowned for its profound insight and hope-filled lyrics.
Released in 1975, it won the Grand Prix at a Yamaha-sponsored contest.
In 2007 it was selected as one of the “100 Best Japanese Songs,” and in 2010 it was used as the theme song for a Fuji TV drama—testament to its enduring popularity over many years.
The simple performance style of singing with just one guitar highlights the power of the lyrics.
It’s a perfect song to present at a celebration for someone at a turning point in life—looking back on the journey so far and sending hopes for the road ahead.
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
A signature song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi included on the album “Kampai,” released in September 1980.
With its powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, it has long been cherished as a classic that celebrates life’s milestones.
It’s beloved as an anthem for those embarking on a new stage in life—such as at weddings and graduations.
The song was also a hit in its re-recorded single version released in 1988.
It was performed on popular programs like the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and the FNS Music Festival, leaving a lasting impression on many.
It’s a song loved across generations—perfect as a gift for someone at a turning point in life, or as a cherished tune tied to memories with someone special.
Happy 70th Birthday (Koki Celebration)Kitajima Saburō
This is a song released by Saburo Kitajima in 2018, with lyrics that weave in the efforts and hardships of a couple in their seventies.
Saburo Kitajima really does seem well-suited to singing celebratory songs.
Its release date is January 1, which I feel adds to the auspiciousness.
The years the couple has spent walking together, like a three-legged race, must make their joy all the greater.
From here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurō
It’s a song that conveys positive feelings, calling on us to look toward the future rather than dwell on the path so far.
Listening to a track that focuses on what lies ahead is perfect for milestone ages, boosting your motivation to live energetically from here on out.
As the title suggests, the rhythm and sound draw on the traditional “ondo” style—another highlight—whose powerful tones give strength to the heart.
Savor the lively sound and positive lyrics, and let it be the spark that helps you enjoy the life ahead.
threadNakajima Miyuki
For someone who has lived for 70 years and reached their seventieth birthday, encounters and farewells with many different people must carry truly profound meaning.
This song by Miyuki Nakajima, which sings of the bonds between people, can be called a perfect fit for a milestone in life.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, while savoring this song, they could go on to enjoy the life that lies ahead?
day by dayYoshida Yamada
This is a song that gently accompanies listeners’ hearts with its tender vocals and heartwarming lyrics.
The warm world woven by the duo Yoshida Yamada is portrayed through the story of an elderly grandfather and grandmother.
The lyrics, interlacing life’s joys and sorrows—such as marriage, childbirth, and parting—convey the steadfast love of two people who have spent many years together.
It aired on “Minna no Uta” from December 2013 to January 2014 and captured the hearts of many.
If you want to express your gratitude to someone dear who has reached their seventieth birthday, why not gift them this song? Listening to it may also prompt each listener to reflect on their own life.