Upbeat Japanese songs recommended for women in their 60s

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Spitz / Cherry

An eternal classic released in April 1996, vividly capturing fresh feelings of love and delicate emotions.

With its breezy melody, it carefully portrays poignant scenes of romance that resonate in the heart, leaving a warm afterglow with listeners.

Becoming one of Spitz’s signature songs, it was also included on the album Indigo Chiheisen and reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The song has continued to be used in tie-ins, including TV commercials for NTT East Japan.

Depicting universally relatable themes of pure love and parting that everyone experiences, this track gently encourages those who carry unspoken feelings in their hearts.

Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri

Crossing Amagi Pass

A single that tells the story of a woman’s heartrending love as she makes her way to Amagi Pass on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture.

As she passes through dark tunnels and winds along switchback roads, her shifting emotions—upon noticing signs of infidelity—are depicted with the force of a waterfall, at times fierce, at times delicate.

Released in July 1986 as Sayuri Ishikawa’s 45th single, the song later became one of her signature numbers, performed many times on the NHK New Year’s song contest Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

In 2008, it also drew attention when Major League Baseball player Ichiro adopted it as his walk-up music.

Possessing a power that seems to give a gentle push when one stands at a crossroads in life, this work endures as a standard that almost everyone has heard at least once, continuing to resonate closely with many people even today.

Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi – Song of Life (Official Music Video)

A gem of a ballad woven by Mariya Takeuchi’s delicate and graceful voice.

With beautiful melodies and gentle piano phrases, it engraves in the heart the preciousness of life and the miracle of human encounters.

The melody that brings to mind bonds with loved ones and the warm, embracing vocals gently heal the listener’s heart.

Originally released in 2009 under the name Mana Kana as an insert song for the NHK morning drama series “Dandan,” it was later released in 2012 as a self-cover by Mariya Takeuchi.

It has also been cherished as the theme song for the NHK docudrama “Kaitakusha-tachi” (The Pioneers).

Loved as a piece that accompanies life’s important moments—such as weddings and graduations—it is a heartwarming song that makes you want to feel grateful for each irreplaceable day before you.

Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

This song is imbued with a warm gaze and deep respect for people who usually remain out of the spotlight.

Miyuki Nakajima portrays those who strive to live in places where no one looks, using beautiful metaphors.

It is an ode to unsung heroes who keep making efforts in various places, shining like stars in everyday life.

Released in July 2000, the piece was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s documentary program Project X: Challengers, and together with the program’s moving content, it deeply resonated with many viewers.

It set a record by staying on Oricon’s Weekly Singles Chart for 174 consecutive weeks.

It is a song that gives you a powerful push forward in those moments when the pressures of daily life make you want to stop.

Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina

[Official] Akina Nakamori / “Tears Aren’t Just for Show” (Live in ’87: A HUNDRED days at Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, 1987-10-17) AKINA NAKAMORI

A masterpiece whose deeply emotional lyrics and wistful vocals strike the heart.

This track highlights Akina Nakamori’s powerful expressive ability.

Released in November 1984, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and created a major buzz, spending 17 consecutive weeks in the Top 100.

The work portrays the shifting nature of human relationships, feelings of loneliness, and the strength to be honest with one’s own emotions.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to soothe a tired heart or face yourself.

Take your time and savor this song packed with Akina Nakamori’s charm.

Lips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machiko

Lips, speak passionately of you.

A song that symbolizes the dawn of the women’s era in the 1980s.

Set to a light and powerful beat, it celebrates women’s inner strength and the importance of self-expression.

It was used as the commercial song for Kanebo Cosmetics’ new brand, LADY 80 lipstick, and reached No.

4 on the weekly Oricon chart and No.

24 for the year.

Forty years later, in 2020, Crystal Kay’s cover was featured in another commercial, proving it to be a timeless classic loved across generations.

When you’re tired or lacking confidence, listening to it will surely lift your spirits.

To all women who value being true to yourselves, why not listen to this song and feel the energy for tomorrow?

Dancing HeroOginome Yōko

Yoko Oginome / Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) MV [New Dance Ver.] (Short Ver.)

Yoko Oginome’s “Dancing Hero,” boosted by the wildly popular Bubble Dance, is currently all the rage among young people.

Just listening to it will lift your spirits, and dancing to it will energize you even more.

Have fun and get excited together with your grandchild!