Showa-era songs that are popular on Instagram Reels
You can see that even in the Reiwa era, songs from the Showa period are making a comeback as revival hits, showing how music comes full circle.
So this time, I’d like to introduce some Showa-era songs that are especially popular on Instagram Reels!
Using Showa songs as BGM on Instagram can create a nostalgic vibe and make your posts look wonderful.
We’ll be showcasing a bunch of Showa-era Japanese tracks that are once again attracting attention from young people and overseas audiences, so please read through to the end!
And I’d be thrilled if you used the featured tracks in your Instagram Reels posts.
Alright, let’s get started!
Playlist
| Showa-era songs that are popular on Instagram Reels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | A classic of 80s city pop, the bittersweet emotions of love |
| 2 | Midnight Door / Stay With MeMatsubara Miki |  play_arrow | Showa-era classics are capturing attention again. |
| 3 | Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ debut song is popular right now. |
| 4 | Into the DreamInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | Showa-era classics are trending again on Instagram |
| 5 | School HeavenFingā 5 |  play_arrow | A youth song expressing the bittersweetness of school life. |
| 6 | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | Showa-era classic songs, appealing for their positive lyrics |
| 7 | Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | Showa-era classics are capturing attention again. |
| 8 | Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Summer Memories, a classic hit by Seiko Matsuda |
| 9 | Dancing HeroOginome Yōko |  play_arrow | A classic of 80s disco-pop is back in the spotlight |
| 10 | You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s classic: a bittersweet yearning for love |
| 11 | National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda |  play_arrow | A classic drinking song, a famous tune by Barracuda |
| 12 | city; urban areaOhnuki Taeko |  play_arrow | Taeko Onuki’s classic, expressing the loneliness of the city |
| 13 | bullseyeYamamoto Rinda |  play_arrow | Yamamoto Linda’s signature song is in the spotlight again. |
| 14 | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi |  play_arrow | Showa-era classic hits are trending again on Instagram. |
| 15 | Friday ChinatownYasuha |  play_arrow | A classic gem of exotic charm from the Showa-era Chinatown |
| 16 | If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | The heartwarming music and lyrics of Yumi Arai |
| 17 | Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)Yokohama Ginbae |  play_arrow | Rebel youth rock, love that transcends generations |