[For Seniors] Classic spring songs to sing in April: A heartwarming moment with nostalgic children’s songs and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs)

SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is a gentle song that evokes the nostalgia of spring.

Its lyrics about feelings for a former lover may resonate with older listeners.

Released in April 2000, the song was also used as the theme for a TBS variety show.

It’s nice to look back on memories along with its relaxed melody.

How about sharing stories of cherry-blossom season while listening to Fukuyama’s warm vocals? It would also be fun to hum along together as part of a spring recreation activity.

Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō

Ah, Ueno Station — Hachiro Izawa

Since its release in May 1964, Hachiro Izawa’s emotionally rich song depicting Ueno Station—which welcomed many young people through group employment—has been a source of comfort for those living away from their hometowns.

As the terminus of the Tohoku Main Line, Ueno Station has watched over young people coming to Tokyo with dreams and hopes in their hearts.

This work embodies both thoughts of family and expectations for a new life.

In 2003, a monument to the song was erected in front of Ueno Station’s Hirokoji Exit, and since 2013 it has also been used as the departure melody.

Why not sing along and indulge in fond memories together? Conversations with those who remember that era are sure to flow naturally.

May you enjoy a heartwarming moment in the gentle warmth of spring.

When the white flowers bloomOkamoto Atsurō

When the White Flowers Bloom — Showa 25 (Sung by Atsuro Okamoto), Broadcast in Showa 46 — Japan Kayō Channel

Spring is often said to be a season of meetings and farewells.

This song focuses on a farewell experienced in such a spring, carrying a touch of bittersweetness.

It evokes memories of setting out from one’s hometown, reflecting on the people left behind and the white flowers that bloomed there.

The quiet, gentle progression is also striking, conveying a straightforward sense of loneliness at leaving home.

The detailed depiction of the landscape that spread out at the moment of parting strongly communicates that it is an unforgettable memory.

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This roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku

This Road | With Lyrics | Radio Kayō (Radio Songs) | One Hundred Selected Japanese Songs | This is the road I once walked

This classic that portrays the beauty of Japan’s changing seasons is a masterpiece of lyrical song, with music by Kósçak Yamada set to a poem by Hakushū Kitahara.

Its bright, gentle melody and vividly scenic lyrics blend in perfect harmony.

The soothing, healing tone of the piece reminds us of the joy of singing.

Since its release in 1927 in a recording by Yoshie Fujiwara, it has continued to be loved by many.

It’s an ideal song for a music recreation activity everyone can enjoy together.

Why not spend a heartwarming moment sharing fond memories as you listen?

A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko

Hill with a View of the Harbor / Aiko Hirano

A postwar masterpiece that gently sings of a beautiful port town.

With its wistful melody and emotionally rich lyrics, Aiko Hirano superbly conveys the stirrings of love and the ache of parting.

On a hill overlooking the harbor, as cherry blossoms fall, the delicate feelings of someone thinking of a departing lover are vividly depicted, giving the song a universal appeal that anyone can relate to.

Since its release in April 1947, it became Victor’s first hit of the postwar era, selling a total of 450,000 copies.

Many artists, including Naomi Chiaki, Mina Aoe, and Hibari Misora, have covered it.

It’s a perfect song for the season when spring is in the air, offering a heartwarming moment filled with nostalgia.

It is a wonderful piece for seniors to share a calm, reminiscence-filled time together.

school daysPegī Hayama

school days

A song filled with youthful memories comes back to life in the voice of Peggy Hayama.

Released in 1964, this piece richly portrays student life at a mission school.

Prayers in the chapel, memories with friends, studying in the library, and fleeting first love—nostalgic scenes come vividly to mind.

It was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1965 and went on to become a million-seller.

Beloved as a standard song for graduations and reunions, it may prompt older listeners to reflect on their own school days.

Why not hum along, together with your cherished memories?

dandelionsakushi: Kadokura Satoshi/sakkyoku: Horikoshi Kiyoshi

H5. Dandelion Tanpopo Children's Choir

When you think of flowers that color spring, dandelions also come to mind, don’t they? The presence of yellow amid the green seems to make the scenery feel even more beautiful.

This song feels as if it speaks directly about the dandelion that endures winter and blossoms.

The image suggests that knowing it’s a resilient plant helps you perceive dandelions as even more beautiful.

With an overall bright mood, the piece conveys not only the dandelion’s strength and beauty but also the uplifting excitement of spring.

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