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Nostalgic yet new! Hit songs from the Showa era you’ll want to use as BGM

In recent years, Japanese city pop has been rediscovered worldwide, and revival hits have been emerging on social media like TikTok.

Classic songs that colored the Showa era are resonating with younger generations.

For those who lived through that era, songs that feel nostalgic might, conversely, feel fresh to listeners today.

This time, we’re introducing recommended tracks from the Showa period that are perfect as background music!

We’ve curated a list that people of all ages can enjoy, so be sure to check it out!

Playlist

Nostalgic yet new! Hit songs from the Showa era you’ll want to use as BGM
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1eastI look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A timeless Showa-era classic: a song of courage and hope
2eastHigh School LullabyImokin Torio
High School LullabyImokin Torioplay_arrow
The Debut Song of Imo Kin: The Charm of a Youth Anthem
3eastmetropoliskurisutaru kingu
metropoliskurisutaru kinguplay_arrow
The Crystal King’s famous song that sings of hopes and dreams
4eastI’ll wait.amin
I'll wait.aminplay_arrow
Amin: a heart-touching masterpiece that represents the Showa era.
5eastStranger – Theme of the Silk RoadKUBOTA Saki
Stranger – Theme of the Silk RoadKUBOTA Sakiplay_arrow
An exotic heartbreak song becomes a big hit
6eastParadise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
A classic hit by Hikaru GENJI that sings of dreams and imagination
7eastLullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi
Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromiplay_arrow
Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic song, a renowned ballad imbued with maternal love
8eastLike the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibariplay_arrow
Hibari Misora’s famous song, singing of the river of life.
9eastSailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko
Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hirokoplay_arrow
Hiromi Yakushimaru’s debut single is a big hit
10eastA Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR
A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STARplay_arrow
A Shōwa-era classic depicting the summer beach, a massive hit
11eastGet WildTM NETWORK
Get WildTM NETWORKplay_arrow
A signature song of TM NETWORK, loved across generations
12eastMy Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A poignant hit by Southern (All Stars) that expresses the feelings of love
13eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Shinji Tanimura’s classic song “Chijō no Hoshi” (Stars on Earth), at a turning point in life
14eastTouchIwasaki Yoshimi
TouchIwasaki Yoshimiplay_arrow
The classic song “Touch,” which portrays the bittersweet love of youth.
15eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A moving song to celebrate life's milestones
16eastSometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko
Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokikoplay_arrow
A moving song that depicts memories of youth