Upbeat Japanese songs recommended for women in their 60s

This is a playlist of energizing power songs—Japanese music, J-pop, and kayōkyoku—recommended for women in their 60s, the so-called ‘around sixty’ ladies.

When you’re tired or just not feeling it, use this playlist to lift your spirits and cheer yourself on.

Playlist

Upbeat Japanese songs recommended for women in their 60s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s cheer song, the courage to overcome setbacks
2	Love’s Form feat. HIDEMISIA		A heartwarming song that expresses love and bonds
3	Don’t give upZARD		Sakai Izumi’s classic song, an encouraging anthem that gives you courage
4	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyong’s youthful love song
5	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s classic that sings of farewells beneath the cherry blossoms
6	Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi		A moving ballad wrapped in Hiromi Iwasaki’s maternal kindness
7	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		Yoko Takahashi’s classic depicts the potential of youth
8	Love will winKAN		A cheer song that says love will surely win
9	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		Wulfuls' cheer song
10	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that sings of life and fate
11	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s motivational song of hope and encouragement
12	It’s okay to fall in love.Watanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s signature song, an upbeat love song
13	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic spring song, the NHK morning drama theme
14	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		A musical piece of respect and inspiration for the unnamed people
15	cherrysupittsu		A classic by Spitz, the universal theme of love
16	Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s classic songs captivate with deep emotion and powerful expressiveness.
17	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Fusion sound of traditional Japanese instruments and rock
18	Lips, speak passionately of youWatanabe Machiko		An iconic song celebrating the strength of women in the 1980s
19	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Amagi-goe, a tale of a heartrending love
20	Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		A ballad by Mariya Takeuchi. It depicts the miracle of life and encounters.
21	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome's 'Dancing Hero' is trending
22	My Life (HIP-HOP ver.)TATSUKO★88		A senior rapper rapping about life experience
23	We’re Rishiri BoysRīshirī Bōizu		Three fishermen debut as a hip-hop group
24	Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS		A smash hit released in 1992 that sold 1.83 million copies
25	Come on and Dance Kohama IslandKBG84 (Kohamajima Bāchan Gasshōdan)		The debut song of the senior choir
26	Seaside BoundZa Taigāsu		The Tigers' smash hit 'Summer Love'
27	Dream GuideYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Yume Saki Annainin” is easy to sing.
28	younger boykyandīzu		Candies' 'Younger Boy' is easy to sing.
29	Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo		Easy to sing low-pitched songs by Iyo Matsumoto
30	Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi		A classic by Yumi Arai—bright and easy to sing
31	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s message song of courage and hope
32	First loveAidoru Nessansu		An idol covers a song by Kozo Murashita
33	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		Shuji and Akira’s Showa-style youth song
34	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
35	PRIDEImai Miki		A cheerleading love song that turns a secret love into pride
36	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Atsuko Okamura’s warm song that supports passion for dreams
37	Seven-colored Stardust3B junior		A Folk Song Sung by an Idol
38	Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND		A song by Ken Yokoyama that coolly sings about the delinquent image of the Showa era
39	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP's new song: USA cover
40	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		A classic SMAP song that’s an upbeat, all-purpose anthem
41	in one goTonneruzu		Tunnels' Energetic Comical Song
42	Oba Reggaeobachaan		OBA-CHAAN's new song gives me energy
43	Yellow Cherriessurī kyattsu		A song that captures the sweet-and-tart flavor of cherries
44	Harbor Yoko, Yokohama, YokosukaDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando		The big hit song by the Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band
45	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		A refreshing signature song by Pink Lady
46	UFOpinku redii		Pink Lady's alien romance song
47	Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI		Hikaru Genji big hit song lifts my spirits
48	Time-Leaping SingerSakagami Hiroshi		An 88-year-old rapper performs a bizarre song
49	Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe		A powerful, satisfying listen from Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic songs
50	MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s songs are popular among people in their 60s.
51	You Are the One Who Rings That BellTokunaga Hideaki		Hideaki Tokunaga covers a song by Akiko Wada
52	Gegegay no KitaroToukyou Gegegay		Tokyo Gegegay creates a dance remake of Kitaro
53	Long live old age!Jii-POP from Kōchike ALL STARS		Grandpas in Kochi Prefecture sing and dance
54	There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan		Yoshimoto comedians cover “Ashita ga Arusa”
55	DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori's Singles Recommended for Loud Listening
56	Suddenly, SinbadSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto sings “Sindbad.”
57	SenbonzakuraKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi covers Senbonzakura
58	Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic summer song
59	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		Young Julie sings coolly
60	Passion Fruits telecriderWeekday Sleepers		Introduction to cool songs for women in their 60s
61	A bright futurenever young beach		Fusion of Showa-era kayōkyoku and tropical rock
62	Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu		Introduction of The Checkers’ debut single
63	Come Be My Bride 2015Kayama Yūzō feat. PUNPEE		A rap collaboration between Yuzo Kayama and PUNPEE