[Drinking Songs] Timeless Classics and the Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy with a Drink
Songs about alcohol.
Do you have a favorite one?
When it comes to drinking, beyond the types of alcohol themselves, there are all kinds of situations: getting lively with a crowd, quietly sipping alone, or soaking up the mood at a bar.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic songs about drinking that suit various scenes, situations, and emotions.
We’ve selected a wide range from nostalgic hits of the ’70s and ’80s to the latest chart-toppers, so enjoy the differences in vibe across the decades.
- [Intoxication and Music] A collection of pleasant Japanese songs to accompany your drinks
- Songs that hype you up just by listening—recommended tracks from timeless classics to the latest releases
- Easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 70s: A collection of classic hits you’ll want to sing at karaoke
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Lively songs recommended for people in their 80s: A collection of nostalgic enka and kayōkyoku
- [Touching the Heart] Timeless Ballad Masterpieces. A Collection of Unfading Classics and the Latest Songs [2026]
- Songs that get people in their 30s pumped up: a roundup of nostalgic tracks that are also great for karaoke
- A Must-See for Those in Their 20s: A Collection of Youthful Songs That Bring Back School Days
- [Karaoke] Recommended Songs for Men in Their 80s: A Collection of Showa-Era Classics You’ll Want to Belt Out
- [Must read] Songs with great lyrics. Moving songs you’ll want to listen to while reading the lyrics
- A love song that makes a man in his sixties relive his youth. Timeless classics that rekindle the romances of those days.
- [Relaxed & Gentle] A calm track with an easy, unhurried tempo
- Breakup songs recommended for people in their 80s: a collection of classic tracks that capture heartbreaking feelings
[Drinking Songs] Classic Evergreens and Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy with a Drink (81–90)
Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko

Sachiko Kobayashi, well known for her long years working her way up in show business, scored a massive hit with her 28th single, released in 1979, which sold two million copies.
That song, Omoide-zake (“Memories and Sake”), dramatically increased the number of people who knew her, even beyond enka fans.
Now famous for her witty talk, lively performances, and appearances at events like Comiket, she first became widely known across Japan thanks to this song.
Be sure to check out how charming she looked back then, too.
In conclusion
Have you found any favorite songs among the many that are about alcohol? They portray a wide range of emotions and human relationships, and many are easy to relate to.
Whether you want to forget something unpleasant or celebrate a small joy, songs about drinking can keep you company.
It’s also nice to listen while reflecting on your own past experiences at drinking gatherings.


