From Showa-era kayōkyoku to J-POP! A nostalgia-packed roundup of karaoke crowd-pleasers
Timeless classics are passed down and sung across generations, aren’t they?
From grand ballads to upbeat numbers that feel like a fresh breeze.
Still, when it comes to songs loved by every generation—those that nearly everyone, young and old, knows—surprisingly few come to mind, don’t they?
So! We’ve gathered a collection of nostalgic yet never-fading masterpieces, focusing on Showa-era kayōkyoku and up through mid-’90s J-POP!
There are lots of songs you can enjoy together at karaoke despite any generation gap, so be sure to check them out!
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From Showa-era Kayōkyoku to J-POP! A Nostalgic Karaoke Hits Special (21–30)
Wine Red Heartanzenchitai
It became a huge hit as the fourth single that introduced Anzenchitai to the world.
With lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Koji Tamaki, it’s a masterpiece created by two geniuses.
I’ve seen men passionately sing this song for many years, and I’m sure they always will.
It clearly has a strong pull on men’s hearts.
Best friendKiroro
It’s also famous as a graduation song, and it almost brings you to tears.
It’s a slow piece, which in turn makes it all the more moving, evoking the loneliness of parting.
Kiroro’s voice is distinctive and high, so if you try to imitate it when you sing, you can appreciate the song’s qualities even more.
The lyrics are also very lovely.
PRIDEImai Miki
It’s characterized by a relaxed tempo and easy singability.
Sung with a clear, translucent voice, it naturally draws listeners in.
It’s also wonderful that their voice is just as good as it was in the past.
Since it was used as a TV drama’s theme song, it’s a classic track that many people likely know.
School HeavenFingā 5
It’s a very poppy song—bright and uplifting for both the singers and the listeners.
The choreography is distinctive, making it perfect for events like school festivals where people can imitate and perform it.
It’s also an easy, fun song for everyone to sing together as a nostalgic favorite at karaoke.
Sora-buneTOKIO
It became the theme song for a drama starring group member Tomoya Nagase.
It’s famous as a song written by Miyuki Nakajima.
When you listen to it, you can definitely feel that uniquely deep worldview characteristic of Nakajima.
The chorus is very stirring as well, so I think it’s a song that will be sung in any era.