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Tear-jerking songs for women in their 70s: from Showa-era classics to Heisei hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

If you’re in your 70s now, chances are you’ve been listening to many timeless Showa-era classics since your youth.

Among those songs, there are likely tracks tied to cherished memories and melodies that capture the unique nostalgia of Showa-era pop, with many pieces that can still move listeners in their 70s today.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of tear-jerking songs especially recommended for women in their 70s.

Alongside Showa masterpieces, we’ve also chosen some Heisei-era releases that have been loved across generations, so please take this opportunity to listen closely and enjoy.

Tear-jerking songs that women in their 70s should listen to: from Showa-era masterpieces to Heisei-era tracks (61–70)

Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari

Like the flow of a river

Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari

Let me introduce a masterpiece that represents the world of Japanese popular ballads.

This song is captivating for its metaphor that likens life to the flow of a river.

It sings, over a beautiful melody, of calmly accepting the many events that life brings.

Another hallmark is that many of the lyrics resonate with older adults in their daily lives.

Released in January 1989, it became a major hit.

It is also known as the final work of Hibari Misora and has come to symbolize her life.

It’s a perfect song to sing together with seniors and to share nostalgic memories.

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up a selection of tear-jerking songs we’d love women in their 70s to listen to. Alongside the tunes they often heard in their youth, we’ve included tracks released in the Heisei era that have been loved across generations—featuring artists of all ages and backgrounds. Take your time, follow along with the lyrics, and listen to each song carefully.