A collection of nostalgic hit songs and classics from the 70s
The 1970s, which began with the Osaka Expo, were a tumultuous decade of change, marked by the reversion of Okinawa, the first oil shock, and the opening of the first McDonald’s and Seven-Eleven stores in Japan.
In this article, we’ll introduce hit Japanese songs that energized the music scene during that dynamic era!
Many of these tracks have continued to be featured in commercials and more long after their release, so even younger listeners may find many of them familiar.
Whether nostalgic for those who lived through the era or fresh for younger generations, please enjoy these hit songs from the 1970s!
Playlist
| A collection of nostalgic hit songs and classics from the 70s | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Playback part 2Yamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | In 1978, young singers one after another de... |
| 2east | Galaxy Express 999Godaigo | play_arrow | Speaking of Godiego’s signature song, it would be the one based on Leiji Matsumoto’s work… |
| 3east | As time goes bysawada kenji | play_arrow | Kenji Sawada’s sweet love story and the passage of time... |
| 4east | Light Blue RainYagami Junko | play_arrow | With crystal-clear melodies and shimmering, transparent high notes, it’s especially... |
| 5east | Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | The Southern All Stars’ debut song is a summer... |
| 6east | Mr. Summertimesaakasu | play_arrow | Speaking of the iconic songs that colored the summers of the 1970s, sa... |
| 7east | Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | “Memory of Love” was released in 1977… |
| 8east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Carving the bittersweetness of youth into our hearts, Southern All... |
| 9east | applausechiaki naomi | play_arrow | As the 13th single by Naomi Chiaki... |
| 10east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu | play_arrow | Tulip's ... released in 1973 |
| 11east | Imitation GoldYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | As the 18th single by Momoe Yamaguchi, … |
| 12east | Flying to IstanbulShōno Mayoyo | ![]() | “Tonde Istanbul” was relea… |
| 13east | Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMatsubara Miki | play_arrow | Miki Matsubara’s debut that portrays a heartrending love... |
| 14east | GandharaGodaigo | play_arrow | A famous song by Godiego that sings of longing for a distant utopia… |
| 15east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko | ![]() | As Kiyohiko Ozaki’s second solo single… |
| 16east | Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi | play_arrow | Known as one of Eikichi Yazawa’s signature songs, this work… |
| 17east | Farewell, my loverSakai Masaaki | play_arrow | As a solo debut single by Masaaki Sakai, 1... |
| 18east | RomanceIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | The fresh, sweet-and-sour glow of youth may fade… |
| 19east | My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi | play_arrow | As Megumi Asaoka’s fifth single overall, ... |
| 20east | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii | play_arrow | As Pink Lady’s fourth single... |
| 21east | Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi | play_arrow | The debut single released by Ouyang Feifei in 1971… |
| 22east | The Day the Seagulls FlewWatanabe Machiko | play_arrow | Released in 197… as Machiko Watanabe’s second single |
| 23east | Room of BlocksFuse Akira | play_arrow | “The Room of Building Blocks” was released in 1974... |
| 24east | A café in a student districtGaro | play_arrow | “The Coffee Shop in the Student Quarter” was released in 1972... |
| 25east | Love in KyotoNAGISA YŪKO | play_arrow | “Kyoto no Koi” is a song by Nagisa … released in 1970. |
| 26east | Lost roadWatanabe Machiko | play_arrow | "Mayoi Michi" was released in 1977 by Watanabe... |
| 27east | Tokyo LullabyNakahara Rie | ![]() | “Tokyo Lullaby” was released in 1978... |
| 28east | You’re cute.Itō Sakiko | play_arrow | Released as Sakiko Ito’s seventh single in total, on the 19… |
| 29east | Message of RougeArai Yumi | play_arrow | “Rouge no Dengon” was released in 1975... |
| 30east | While listening to a distant train whistleArisu | play_arrow | It was released in [year] as Alice’s ninth single… |
| 31east | Only youAoi Teruhiko | play_arrow | "Only You" was released in 1976... |
| 32east | See ya.Naoko Ken | play_arrow | As Naoko Ken’s 12th single, 197... |
| 33east | Days of No ReturnArisu | play_arrow | “The Days That Won’t Return” was released in 1976… |
| 34east | Nice to meet you, melancholy.Gō Hiromi | play_arrow | Released in 197… as Hiromi Go’s 10th single |
| 35east | A Flower Blooming Underwater of LoveMatsuzaka Keiko | play_arrow | "Ai no Suichuuka" was released in 1979... |
| 36east | youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran | play_arrow | “Seishun Jidai” was released in 1976 by Mori... |
| 37east | rainMiyoshi Eiji | play_arrow | This song was released in 1972... |
| 38east | Boat SongYashiro Aki | play_arrow | This song is Aki Yashiro’s husky voi… |
| 39east | Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji | play_arrow | Kenji Niinuma’s “Won’t You Marry Me?” was, at the time… |
| 40east | lieNakaijō Kiyoshi | play_arrow | Kiyoshi Nakajō, who released in 1974... |
| 41east | Mother on the QuayFutaba Yuriko | play_arrow | This piece was re-… in 1954, shortly after the war. |
| 42east | 17 years oldMinami Saori | play_arrow | As Saori Minami’s debut single in 1971... |
| 43east | Bound for the North CountryShuri Eiko | play_arrow | “Bound for the North” was released in 1972 as the B-side of “Vermilion…”. |
| 44east | Burn, you fine womantsuisuto | play_arrow | "Moero Ii Onna" was released in 1979... |
| 45east | night skyItsuki Hiroshi | play_arrow | This song was released in 1973... |
| 46east | melancholyAzusa Michiyo | play_arrow | "Melancholy" was released in 1976... |
| 47east | lingering regretHosokawa Takashi | play_arrow | “Kokoro no Kori” is a group that centers its activities in Sapporo and... |
| 48east | At the coffee shopabe shizue | play_arrow | As Shizue Abe’s debut single in 1973… |
| 49east | The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan | play_arrow | As Agnes Chan’s third single… |
| 50east | Angel’s lipsSakurada Junko | play_arrow | Released in 197… as Junko Sakurada’s 12th single |
| 51east | I want to go back to that dayArai Yumi | play_arrow | As Yumi Arai’s sixth single, released in 1975… |
| 52east | The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi | play_arrow | “The Season Given by the Sun” was released in 1972... |
| 53east | A world without youZa Bībāzu | play_arrow | The Beavers’ heartbreak rock song |
| 54east | Best of My LoveThe Emotions | play_arrow | A 70s disco classic that sings of love and joy |
| 55east | Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri | play_arrow | A comical tale emerging from the Demon King’s magic jar |
| 56east | Listening to OliviaAnri | play_arrow | Anri’s classic ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak |
| 57east | As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira | play_arrow | "As long as the sun is in the sky" was released in 1971... |
| 58east | airportTeresa Ten | play_arrow | “Airport” is the “Teresa …” released in 1974. |
| 59east | Tears of the SunAnzai Maria | play_arrow | “Namida no Taiyō” was released in 1973 by “Yasu… |
| 60east | I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda | play_arrow | "Dō nimo Tomaranai" was released in 1972... |
| 61east | Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri | play_arrow | Ishikawa Sayuri’s portrayal of the poignant sentiment of a winter journey... |
| 62east | third-year middle school studentMori Masako | play_arrow | As Masako Mori’s third single, in 1973... |
| 63east | Love is vulnerable.Hide to Rozanna | play_arrow | “Love Is a Fragile Thing” was released in 1970 and... |
| 64east | interaction; friendly contact; bondingNakamura Masatoshi | play_arrow | As Masatoshi Nakamura’s debut single in 1974… |
| 65east | Hello UncleKina Shōkichi & Chanpurūzu | play_arrow | It's a bright and lively song, like the Okinawan sun... |
| 66east | You’re not alone.tenchi mari | play_arrow | As the third single overall by Mari Amachi, in 19... |
| 67east | Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band | play_arrow | “The Street Corner of Betrayal” was released in 1975... |
| 68east | Four Requestschiaki naomi | play_arrow | “Four Requests” was released in 1970… |
| 69east | Forbidden lovesawada kenji | ![]() | Released in 1972 as Kenji Sawada’s second single... |
| 70east | Other people’s relationshipsKanai Katsuko | play_arrow | “Other People’s Relationships” was released in 1973… |
| 71east | The ace of hearts won’t come up.kyandīzu | play_arrow | As the 8th single by Candies, 1… |
| 72east | A Midsummer IncidentHirayama Miki | play_arrow | “An Event in Midsummer” was released in 1971… |
| 73east | Ladybug Sambacherisshu | play_arrow | As the seventh single by Cherish, it was released in 19… |
| 74east | raindropsŌta Hiromi | play_arrow | It was released in 1974 as Hiromi Ohta’s debut single… |


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