Ranking of popular songs by Haruo Oka, a hit singer who enlivened prewar and postwar Japan
Singer Haruo Oka made his debut after passing a King Records audition in 1938.
While working, he attended the Sakata Music School to hone his singing, and after his debut he scored hits with songs such as “Shanghai no Hanauri Musume” (The Flower Seller of Shanghai) and “Minato Chanson.”
Even after the end of the Pacific War, his uniquely bright voice resonated with the spirit of the times, and he continued to be blessed with hit songs.
He is remembered as one of the star singers representing the late 1940s and 1950s (the early Showa era).
This time, we present a ranking of Haruo Oka’s most popular songs.
We hope you’ll listen while picturing Japan as it was back then.
Playlist
| Ranking of popular songs by Haruo Oka, a hit singer who enlivened prewar and postwar Japan | |||
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| 1 | The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka |  play_arrow | My heart dances to the hopeful, bright tone and melody… |
| 2 | The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the pathos of a flower-selling girl in postwar Tokyo |
| 3 | I wanted to see you.Haruo Oka |  play_arrow | Haruo Oka’s sailor-themed kayō songs colored the postwar era. |
| 4 | The Longed-For Route to HawaiiHaruo Oka |  play_arrow | A classic song of the Hawaii Route that sings of postwar dreams |
| 5 | Cry not, little dove.Haruo Oka |  play_arrow | With Haruo Oka’s captivating singing voice, a farewell… |
| 6 | Spring at the BorderHaruo Oka |  play_arrow | Haruo Oka’s debut song “Spring at the Border” |
| 7 | Tokyo Flower GirlHaruo Oka |  play_arrow | Kiyoshi Oka’s famous song depicting postwar Tokyo |
| 8 | Paradise of YouthHaruo Oka |  play_arrow | Haru Oka, a star singer who represents postwar Japan... |