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

In April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and you can feel the arrival of a new season.In this gentle spring weather, why not hum some nostalgic songs together with older adults?Masterpieces that sing of departures, encounters, and farewells have the power to awaken memories hidden in everyone’s hearts.This time, we’ll introduce plenty of songs filled with spring scenes and hope.When everyone raises their voices together, smiles will come naturally, creating a heartwarming moment.May you spend a wonderful time overflowing with smiles, accompanied by singing.

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[For Seniors] Classic spring songs to sing in April: A heartwarming moment with nostalgic children’s songs and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs)
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Flowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yoko		Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami recovery support song 'Flowers Will Bloom'
2	Flowers ~Flowers for everyone’s heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichi		A timeless peace anthem that makes flowers bloom in the heart
3	Forget-me-not to youSeri Yoko		Introduction to masterpieces of lyrical songs representing Japan
4	When the violets bloomSakushi: Fritz Rotter Shirai Tetsuzō / Sakkyoku: Franz Doelle		An iconic song of the Takarazuka Revue
5	Nozaki KoutaTōkairin Tarō		A spring outing song heading to Nozaki Kannon by yakatabune (roofed pleasure boat)
6	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song, loved across generations
7	Farewell at 22kaguya hime		A signature song by Kaguya-hime that poignantly depicts a farewell
8	Spring StreamSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		A spring song—a classic whose gentle melody warms the heart.
9	Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata		A composition that delicately depicts a spring scene
10	FlowerSakushi: Takeshima Hane / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō		Rentarō Taki’s song “Hana” is an art song that depicts the Sumida River in spring over the passage of time.
11	The Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A classic song that sings of hope and love after the war
12	Moon over the Ruined CastleSakushi: Doi Bansui / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō		A famous song with lyrics by Bansui Doi and music by Rentarō Taki
13	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A classic youth song that portrays postwar hope
14	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A heartwarming song imbued with spring scenery and hope
15	Spring somewhereSakushi: Momota Soji / Sakkyoku: Kusagawa Shin		The charm and emotion of the spring classic “Soushunfu (Early Spring Ode)”
16	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic, a bright and warm song
17	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
18	Red bird, little birdSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Narita Tamezō		Introducing the charm of children's songs and how to enjoy them
19	Youth CyclingKosaka Kazuya		Youth popular songs of the late 1950s to early 1960s (Showa 30s), memories of bicycles
20	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A song of cherry blossoms portrays the transience of life.
21	Muen-zakasadamasashi		The appeal of Muen-zaka, which portrays feelings for one’s mother
22	Come, springSakushi: Soma Gyofu / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryutaro		The classic song 'Come, Spring' that sings of the yearning for spring
23	KintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō		About the nursery rhyme of the boy from Mount Ashigara
24	motherSakushi: Tanaka Nana / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao		Mother's Day: a classic song that portrays a mother's warmth
25	Flowers of the trifoliate orangeSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		A famous Japanese song themed on a plant with white flowers and golden fruit
26	Song of the Language of FlowersSakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Ikeda Fujio		An elegant waltz themed around flowers, the theme song of a 1936 film
27	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to move forward
28	Suzhou SerenadeSakushi: Saijō Yaso / Sakkyoku: Hattori Ryōichi		A Showa-era movie song standard, a work that has been passed down and sung by many singers.
29	Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s famous song depicting winter’s white flowers and conjugal love
30	Japanese bush warblerSakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi		On the hymns of birds that herald the arrival of spring
31	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic song “Until the Day We Meet Again”
32	Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko		Ryoko Moriyama’s classic song that sings of friendship and the wish for reunion
33	Height comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei		The history and memories of a nursery rhyme depicting the growth of siblings
34	Big SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichi		Mountain Song, a timeless classic loved across generations
35	cuckooSakushi: Tomoi Kumiko		The spring birds' songs, the forest's gentle melody
36	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring partings, bittersweet memories of youth
37	Song of SpringSakushi: Kishi Kunizō / Sakkyoku: Uchida Gen		A light, airy piece that expresses the joy and exhilaration of spring.
38	koinobori (carp streamers)Sakushi: Kondō Miyako		Introducing the Koinobori (carp streamer) song for Children's Day (Tango no Sekku)
39	Spring StreamMonbushō shōka		A scene where creatures gather in a spring brook
40	Green breezesakushi: shimizu katsura / sakkyoku: kusakawa shin		A song that celebrates the joy of a spring filled with greenery
41	a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō		Spring in the northern country, a wistful song resounding through the acacia trees
42	Song of Springshouka		A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
43	Flower TownSakushi: Ema Akiko / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma		A masterpiece that brought hope to postwar Japan
44	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		A classic song that captures the bittersweet emotions of departure.
45	Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō		A classic hit enka song that portrays the atmosphere of Tokyo
46	Beautiful SpringKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s classic that sings of the arrival of spring
47	A hill with a view of the harborHirano Aiko		A timeless classic steeped in the melancholy of a port town, gently singing of a tender heart in love.
48	PicnicSakushi: Ogiwara Eiichi / Sakkyoku: Igirisu Min’yō		An energetic masterpiece, a heartwarming song
49	Flowershouka		The Sumida River is a celebrated masterpiece representing the Meiji era.
50	spring thunderfuki no tō		A famous song about butterbur buds singing of spring, resonating in the heart
51	spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s spring classic, a song about a bittersweet love.
52	It’s Tokyo, Mom.Shimakura Chiyoko		A postwar smash hit that portrays the bond between parent and child
53	dandelionsakushi: Kadokura Satoshi/sakkyoku: Horikoshi Kiyoshi		Convey the strength and beauty of spring dandelions.
54	school daysPegī Hayama		A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
55	Koi in the pondMonbushō shōka		Koinobori: a tranquil song that soothes the heart
56	The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan		A song of memories about nature and departure
57	My shoes are squeaking.Monbushō shōka		Monbushō shōka depict children's play and nature.
58	Has the plum blossomed?Misora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s short songs capture the spirit of Japan.
59	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A warm gaze and strength toward flowers and life
60	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		A bittersweet love story of a girl and the light of spring
61	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma		A heartwarming song about memories from kindergarten
62	This roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		A masterpiece that expresses the beauty of the four seasons
63	Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa		A masterpiece that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the emotions of people
64	poppy flowerAgunesu Chan		Love fortune-telling with hillside flowers, a classic hit by Agnes
65	My Giftofukōsu		A famous song by Kazumasa Oda that makes you feel the arrival of spring
66	Oh, the pastures are greenChekosurobakia min’yō		An approachable folk song that sings of ranch scenery
67	My shoes are squeaking.Sakushi: Shimizu Katsura / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryūtarō		A gentle children's song depicting scenes of childhood, a heart-soothing classic.
68	Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~Minami Saori		Syoko Minami’s gentle singing voice gracefully portrays mature romance.
69	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
70	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		The travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
71	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
72	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
73	butterflySakushi: Nomura Akio / Sakkyoku: Supein min’yō		A beautiful scene of spring butterflies dancing among the flowers
74	wheat fieldOyonēzu		A gentle country song, a Tohoku-dialect classic
75	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		Japanese masterpieces that reflect the seasons and everyday life
76	tricolor violetSakurada Junko		A masterpiece by Junko Sakurada depicting spring scenes
77	Northern Country Spring Exercises		Senior exercises tailored for the springtime in northern regions
78	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
79	loquatsakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeru		A gentle early-summer nursery rhyme, depicting scenes of fruit.
80	Spring has come.Monbushō shōka		A heartwarming Ministry of Education shoka depicting the arrival of spring
81	A Hazy Moonlit NightSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		A hazy moonlit night illuminating rapeseed blossoms and rice paddies
82	On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi		Graduation songs evoke the arrival of spring.
83	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		A poetic masterpiece about long-distance love
84	Let’s get married.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
85	Hanasaka JiisanSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō		The heartwarming story of Hanasaka Jiisan
86	Spring has come.Sakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		A children's song that directly depicts a spring landscape, and a piece that symbolizes spring in Japan.
87	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		A heartbreak song themed around cherry blossoms
88	hometownSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi		A heartwarming classic that sings of memories of one’s hometown
89	The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi's spring classic, nostalgic memories
90	Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko		A refreshing spring tune is performed with a heart-lifting (uplifting) singing voice.
91	koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōka		Koinobori, a song wishing for children's growth
92	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love
93	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hanamizuki is a love song that resonates with the heart.
94	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is a song of spring memories.
95	Sakura, sakuraNihon koyō		Melody of Sakura, a traditional Japanese spring song
96	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		A moving work whose classic songs by Momoe Yamaguchi resonate with the heart
97	Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A famous song that sang of postwar hope with the Apple Song
98	Happy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyō		The Charm of the Hina Matsuri Classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri”
99	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
100	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
101	strollInoue Azumi		The theme song of Totoro is a heartwarming song about friendship.
102	Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe		A spring song that resonates in the heart: a classic by Momoe Yamaguchi
103	Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko		Healing masterpieces sung by Ryoko Moriyama, with her refreshing voice
104	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
105	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		A classic song that sings of Ueno Station and longing for one’s hometown
106	When the white flowers bloomOkamoto Atsurō		Quietly singing of spring partings and longing for one’s hometown
107	The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka		A classic Showa-era song depicting postwar Tokyo, vividly conveying its scenes.
108	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		A classic that sings of hope and youth, resonating in the heart.