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


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