[1970s] Collection of Japanese hit songs. Nostalgic masterpieces of Japan
Japanese music in the 1970s saw incredible evolution across folk songs, Showa-era pop, idols, bands, and more.
From among them, we’ll introduce classic Japanese hits that everyone knows and that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Many of these songs are still featured on music programs today and are covered by various artists—this song and that song alike.
You might use this list to immerse yourself in fond memories.
Of course, it’s also great for discovering something new.
Please enjoy the many massive hits and wonderful masterpieces that colored Japan in those days!
- A collection of nostalgic hit songs and classics from the 70s
- [1970s] Classic and hit songs of Japanese rock that blazed through the dawn era
- [Recommended for people in their 70s] Classic nostalgic hits: A collection of youth songs
- Nostalgic Japanese hit songs from the 1970s: the golden age of idols and kayōkyoku (Japanese pop songs)
- [Japanese Music] A Collection of Heart-Touching Hit Folk Songs from the 1970s
- Debut songs by Japanese male artists from the 1970s
- [Showa Kayō] A roundup of Japanese love songs that hit in the 1970s
- Commercial songs from the 70s. Nostalgic TV commercial jingles.
- Evokes the charm of the good old days. Showa-era inspirational songs that are still loved today.
- Dawn of Japanese Rock: A Collection of Debut Songs by 1970s Japanese Rock Bands
- A roundup of debut songs by Japanese female artists from the 1970s
- Popular Oldies and Classic Songs Ranking: 1970s Japanese Music
- Heart-touching, tear-jerking masterpieces from the Showa era
[1970s] Collection of Japanese hit songs. Nostalgic Japanese classics (31–40)
Grab the gun.zunou keisatsu
Formed in 1970, Zunou Keisatsu (Brain Police) was known as an “anti-establishment band” for its radical lyrics and strong messaging, leaving behind numerous legends.
They disbanded in 1975.
When they reunited in 2001, their debut album Zunou Keisatsu 1, which had been banned from release, was issued on CD.
At the end of the 20th centuryHikashū
A band centered around Koichi Makigami, who comes from a theater background.
They debuted in 1979, produced by Haruo Chikada.
At first glance they may look like a comic band from their visuals, but their scope is wide—drawing on technopop and world music—and they continue to perform actively on the global stage.
Little Red Riding Hood, bewarereijii
Formed in 1973.
The vocalist is Hironobu Kageyama, now a heavyweight in the anime song world.
Although they leaned toward hard rock, their label asked them for Bay City Rollers-style idol pop, which was popular at the time, and they released this song in 1978.
Ironically, it became a huge hit.
My Favorite TeacherRC sakuseshon
RC Succession’s first hit song, released in 1972.
Kiyoshiro Imawano’s punkish style and provocative stage performance came after 1980; when he debuted, his vocals were more gentle.
This video mixes footage from both early and later stages.
The Song of the Red Dragonflyanonenone
They made their major debut with this song in 1973.
As a comic folk duo consisting of Kuniaki Shimizu and Nobuo Harada, they were popular on TV variety shows in the 1970s.
In the early days, the group had multiple members—between four and six—and one of them was the now-famous rakugo performer Shofukutei Tsurube.
[1970s] Collection of Japanese hit songs. Nostalgic masterpieces of Japan (41–50)
Kewpie-chanYoshikawa Danjirō Ichiza
This is a live recording of Danjiro Yoshikawa—known for the hit song “Ah, Miyagi Prefecture”—competing with a six-piece band at Yamaha’s Popcon national contest in 1974, where they won a prize.
Although the sound is centered around a toy piano, Yoshikawa plays acoustic guitar.
In conclusion
So far, we’ve introduced Japanese hits from the 70s. Did you find any favorites or nostalgic tunes? Oldies can bring back memories from those days, can’t they? I’d be happy if this became a chance for you to spend even better times together with the music of the 70s.