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