[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

A collection of classic Showa-era songs that are now loved across generations.

This time, we’re introducing especially lively tracks recommended for people in their 70s.

Focusing on hits from the 1960s to the 1980s, we’ve gathered songs that are popular at karaoke and tunes you’ll find yourself humming along to.

Singing can help relieve stress, and enjoying these songs together with others will make their appeal shine even more.

It’s also nice to savor them on your own while listening closely to the lyrics.

Please enjoy these wonderful, uplifting songs as you look back on memories from those days.

Playlist

[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s youth song, a moving theme song
2	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
3	As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira		Nishiki's Eternal Love Song
4	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece
5	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
6	The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka		A classic song that portrays the pathos of a flower-selling girl in postwar Tokyo
7	Traveler,Kayama Yūzō		An encouraging song for travelers who long for their hometown, a classic overflowing with kindness.
8	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
9	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		A masterpiece by Ichirō Toba that movingly sings of the brotherly love of fishermen.
10	There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu		A classic by Kyu Sakamoto. The importance of continuing to hold on to hope.
11	Lonely-for-Company TavernMiyama Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyama’s signature song, “Hitokoi Sakaba,” became a big hit.
12	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece: an enka song that profoundly portrays life
13	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
14	A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura		A poignant love song echoing through the streets of Ginza
15	A Dangerous Pairsawada kenji		Kenji Sawada's 1973 smash hit love song
16	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Ōkawa’s heartrending love song, thoughts on the sasanqua flowers
17	Tokyo CachitoFuranku Nagai		Timeless hits that color Akasaka’s night: songs of mature love
18	a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō		Spring in the northern country, a masterpiece that resonates in Yujiro Ishihara’s heart
19	Parting at 22kaguya hime		A classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
20	IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi		A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
21	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
22	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s cheerful classic is popular across generations.
23	A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū		A quiet night spent with a lover
24	My heart is stop-motionKuwae Tomoko		A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love
25	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		An inspiring masterpiece that captures the heart—a hymn to youth
26	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		Summer seaside romance, memories of youth
27	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		Pink Lady's Natsukoi Uta becomes their first million-selling hit
28	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A representative song of the GS boom, a refreshing youth anthem by the seaside
29	Shirake Bird OndoKomatsu Masao		Masao Komatsu’s Nostalgic Direction Ondo
30	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima: The appeal of soul-stirring masterpieces
31	Crimson SunMisora Hibari		Passion and ephemerality, a masterpiece by Hibari Misora
32	Dancing All Nightmonta & burazāzu		Dancing All Night smash hit song
33	Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu		A classic bossa nova standard for summer
34	The Drunkard Has ReturnedZa Fōku Kurusedāzu		A musical tale that travels between heaven and earth
35	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
36	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Kokoro no Tabi continues to be loved as a classic song from the Showa era.
37	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
38	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		Masao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
39	Life is like a Naniwa-bushi (a melodramatic ballad).Hosokawa Takashi		A masterpiece with a rōkyoku motif, expressing the subtleties of life
40	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		A classic of the port city Yokohama: wistfulness and the glitter of the metropolis
41	I love youOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s heartrending youth love song
42	school daysPegī Hayama		A classic song that sings of youthful memories: the heart of our student days
43	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
44	Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu		The classic song that brings hope and courage: “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki)
45	Okay, that’s it.Ueki Hitoshi		A classic by Hitoshi Ueki that wittily portrays the ironies of life
46	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		A classic masterpiece that portrays the scenery of a port town, a heartwarming gem.
47	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
48	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic songs are loved across generations
49	Azusa No. 2karyūdō		A heartwarming train song filled with longing for one’s hometown
50	Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō		The charm of Yuzo Kayama’s nostalgic hit songs
51	Into the DreamInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue’s classic song “Gentle Singing Voice,” the theme song of the film
52	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
53	Run, Kotaro!Sorutī Shugā		A masterpiece comedy song with a horse-racing commentary gag motif
54	youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran		Youthful days are a classic song of the Showa era
55	MaybeKobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko		A classic song imbued with bittersweet love and heartfelt wishes
56	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		An inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
57	Soran Bushimin’yō		A folk song sung by fishermen in Hokkaido, cherished across generations
58	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		A bittersweet heartbreak song with cherry blossoms dancing, resonating in the heart.
59	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring partings, bittersweet memories of youth
60	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		A musical piece of respect and inspiration for the unnamed people
61	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		A masterpiece that colors the postwar music scene
62	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		A moving work whose classic songs by Momoe Yamaguchi resonate with the heart
63	Tokyo lights, foreverShinkawa Jirō		Tokyo lights, forever
64	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch” is a timeless song that resonates with the heart.
65	poppy flowerAgunesu Chan		Agnes Chan’s debut song Hinageshi
66	Passionate loveSaijō Hideki		Hideto Saijō’s representative love song
67	Tokyo Olympic OndoMinami Haruo		The Tokyo Olympic Ondo is a symbol of the Games.
68	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
69	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
70	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika • Aoi Shirou		A classic about the art of romantic mind games, beloved for its sweet melody.
71	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		A classic enka song depicting an encounter at a tavern in the northern country
72	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
73	Ladybug Sambacherisshu		Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
74	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
75	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		Feeling heartwarmed by a fish song
76	Gatchaman SongShimon Masato		A classic song from the Showa-era anime, singing of the courage to protect world peace.
77	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		Okada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
78	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		The travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
79	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		Classic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
80	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		A bittersweet love story of a girl and the light of spring
81	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
82	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A cheering song celebrating Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s departure
83	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		A classic song that sings of Ueno Station and longing for one’s hometown
84	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s classic song “Amagi-goe” is beloved.
85	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		Kazuo Funaki’s youthful classic songs are still loved today
86	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		“Scorpio Woman” is a song about a woman who refuses to accept a breakup.
87	festivalKitajima Saburō		A representative song by Saburō Kitajima that sings about festival culture
88	18 Years Old Under the SunKi no Mi Nana		A youthful, coming-of-age song by the vibrant Nana Kinomi
89	Grandfather’s Clock		A Heartwarming Tale of a Grandfather and an Old Clock
90	Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi		Hiroshi Itsuki’s heartbreak song, the night view of Yokohama
91	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
92	National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda		A heartwarming comic song that celebrates drinks and food
93	The sea for just the two of usKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s classic summer song, coloring the memories of youth
94	Let’s get married.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
95	Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshi		Arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
96	Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro		A 70s rock-style love song
97	Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō		A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
98	Let’s go, Shake!Terauchi Takeshi & Banīzu		Group Sounds, the representative works of Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys
99	Smiling Backkyandīzu		Candies’ final masterpiece, brimming with nostalgia
100	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
101	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
102	The Bride SambaGō Hiromi		Let's dance to the nostalgic hit 'Oyome Samba' and relieve stress.
103	Spring Has Comeririi		A heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring
104	Love Bonchi SheetZa Bonchi		A smash-hit TV-style parody song
105	The two are young.dikku mine & hoshi reiko		A song like the mountain echoes that colored the Showa era
106	Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburō		A masterpiece that portrays the pride and way of life of northern fishermen.
107	Kamonegi OndoHirano Remi		A humorous song depicting a club in Ginza
108	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
109	Marilyn Monroe No ReturnNozaka Akiyuki		A masterpiece that quietly speaks of impermanence and samsara
110	Open! TulipAkiyama Kanpei		Kanpei Hazama’s pachinko-themed satirical comedy song becomes a big hit
111	Examinee BluesTakaishi Tomoya		A folk song depicting the struggles of exam-takers
112	The Song of KemekoZa Dātsu		A pop song about falling in love with a girl who loves chemistry
113	What’s your name, Antiene?Toni Tani		Music filled with laughter, warmth, and humor
114	Tokyoyashiki takajin		An enka ballad that sings of love and heartbreak in Kansai dialect
115	The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan		A song of memories about nature and departure
116	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
117	Melancholy TrainMitsubishi Michiya		Mitsuo Mihashi’s moving classic, a big hit
118	Happy HinamatsuriSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Kōyō		The Charm of the Hina Matsuri Classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri”
119	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
120	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
121	Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko		A spring tale of a girl waiting for love
122	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to move forward
123	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
124	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		A moving classic that captures the allure of enka
125	A Letter from CanadaHirao Masayuki Hatanaka Yoko		A love song themed as a letter to a lover from Canada
126	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
127	Apple SongNamiki Michiko		A famous song that sang of postwar hope with the Apple Song
128	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
129	Winter LightningArisu		A signature song by Alice, a heartbreak song depicting a winter scene
130	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
131	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		The symbolic song of the Osaka Expo, a masterpiece by Haruo Minami
132	Cute babyNakao Mie		Mie Nakao’s signature song “Kawaii Baby” is a classic of the Showa era.
133	A summer to rememberYamaguchi Momoe		A classic by Momoe Yamaguchi. A song about pure love, a youthful anthem that continues to be cherished today.
134	Ozasiki SongMatsuo Kazuko Mahina Sutāzu		Kazuko Matsuo’s classic song—a heartrending love ballad set in Kyoto
135	Sūdara-bushiHana Hajime to Kureēji Kyattsu		The Allure and Fun of the Sudara-bushi
136	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s classic song, a message to live with strength
137	Drifters’ Zundoko BushiZa Dorifutāzu		Nostalgic popular Showa-era songs by The Drifters
138	Osaka RhapsodyUminara Senri · Mari		Osaka Rhapsody is a nostalgic classic