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.
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Tear-jerking songs for women in their 70s: From Showa-era classics to Heisei hits (1–10)
umbilical cordNEW!SOFFet
This song, perfect for Mother’s Day when feelings of gratitude toward parents overflow, is a number that weaves together thanks to one’s mother—thanks that become harder to express in words as we grow up.
The reason we’re alive like this now is undoubtedly because our moms were always watching over us.
That sentiment is embedded in the song.
It’s a single released in June 2005 by SOFFet, a music group formed by childhood friends from their elementary school days.
It was the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Enta! Mitamon Kachi.” It was later included on the album “Kokoro Film Note.” The gentle melody featuring piano and strings paired with rap feels so pleasant, doesn’t it? While reflecting on your own childhood memories, it’s also recommended as a message song for older listeners.
I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu
Off Course is a band that has left a profound mark on the Japanese music scene since their formation in 1967.
Their 1982 release “Kotoba ni Dekinai” (“Beyond Words”) has continued to be cherished by many as a song that blends wistfulness with warmth.
It delicately portrays complex emotions—lost love, self-reflection, and gratitude for the encounters in life—and remains deeply moving no matter how many times you listen.
In everyday life, everyone experiences moments when feelings are too strong to put into words.
At such times, this song offers empathy and comfort.
In particular, for older adults with rich life experiences, it may provide an opportunity to look back on the past while cherishing the present.
Find a quiet moment and listen closely.
makeupSakurada Junko
Sung by Junko Sakurada, this song is a moving piece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the journey of self-rediscovery.
It delicately depicts a woman trying to reclaim herself through makeup.
It was included on the October 1978 album “20-sai ni Nareba” (“When I Turn 20”) and later released as a single in January 1981.
Sakurada’s clear, transparent voice gently envelopes the bittersweet lyrics.
It’s recommended not only for those who have experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone who feels ready to face themselves.
You’ll surely find resonance in its compassionate words.
Graduation PhotoArai Yumi
Yumi Arai has left behind a number of beautiful songs that linger in the heart.
Released in June 1975, this track has continued to be loved as a classic that fits the graduation season perfectly.
Centered on the themes of one’s past and present self and relationships with close friends, it conveys feelings for “that person,” who gazes on with unchanging kindness.
Even as you become aware of how you change while growing up, “that person” remains the same.
This complex state of mind, combined with Yumi Arai’s clear, translucent voice, resonates deeply with listeners.
The song is included on the album COBALT HOUR and has been covered by many artists, making it beloved across generations.
Take your time to savor it, along with your fond memories.
KanadeSukima Suichi
This is one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs, released in March 2004.
Many of you may have heard it, as it was used as an insert song in the film “Rough” and as the theme song for the drama “Sotsu Uta.” The lyrics depict a bond that remains unbroken even when two people are apart, evoking the image of a pair connected by a strong tie.
If you’ve ever been separated from someone important to you, you’ll likely relate deeply to this song—so please give it a listen while reading the lyrics.
loverMoriyama Ryoko
Ryoko Moriyama’s song “Koibito” (Lover) was included on her 1971 album and later released as a single.
The lyrics were written by Michio Yamagami, with music composed by Kunihiko Murai.
The song portrays the transience of love and the changing dynamics between lovers, highlighted by Moriyama’s delicate expressiveness.
It conveys not only the beauty of love but also the importance of cherishing the present, even if love may come to an end.
For those who have experienced both the joys and sorrows of romance and thus gained a deeper understanding of life, this piece will offer a special emotional resonance.
As time goes bysawada kenji
“As Time Goes By” was released in 1975 and became a major hit, also serving as an insert song for the TBS television drama “Akuma no Yōna Aitsu” (“That Devilish Guy”).
The song portrays the yearning for love amid the hardships and sorrows of life, expressed through a beautifully melancholic melody and profound lyrics.
For those standing at life’s crossroads or cherishing deep memories, it offers timeless empathy and comfort.
From Sawada’s vocals, one can feel emotions as if at the very bottom of life, yet there is a certain warmth that gently accompanies the listener.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
A song woven by Aoi Teshima’s voice, brimming with hope.
The lyrics, like a letter addressed to your future self, resonate deeply.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to face forward and keep walking without being defeated by harsh realities.
Released in July 2014, it was later chosen as the theme song for a popular drama in 2016.
Its clear, translucent vocals and warm, encouraging words are truly moving.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to slowly, overlaying it with memories from your own life.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
JUJU’s songs, with their kindness-filled lyrics and clear, transparent vocals, resonate deeply in the heart.
The lyrics, imbued with profound gratitude and prayers for a loved one, remind us of the precious things we tend to lose sight of in everyday life.
Released in March 2009 and featured in an MTV Japan commercial, this track is a piece that fully encapsulates JUJU’s appeal.
The rock ballad sound produced by Seiji Kameda blends perfectly with JUJU’s powerful vocals.
If you listen while thinking of someone important to you, it will resonate even more deeply.
Please take your time and savor it at a relaxed pace.
Flowers ~Flowers for everyone’s heart~Sakushi sakkyoku: Kina Shoukichi
People’s hearts sway between tears and laughter, but this timeless classic carries a universal wish: to let beautiful flowers bloom in our hearts no matter the moment.
Kina Shoukichi’s “Hana ~Subete no Hito no Kokoro ni Hana wo~,” with a melody that evokes the breezes of Okinawa and warm, peace-praying words that resonate deeply.
Included on the 1980 album “BLOOD LINE,” it’s also well known for being sung by Satoko Ishimine as the theme song for the 1995 film “Himeyuri no Tō.” Its relaxed rhythm is perfect even for exercise time, and if everyone hums along while savoring the lyrics, a gentle feeling will come naturally.
It’s the ideal song for spending a calm, heart-unwinding moment along with the cheerful spring weather.