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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
As a classic song that represents the Showa era, it has been loved across generations…
2eastHigh School LullabyImokin Torio
High School LullabyImokin Torioplay_arrow
The Imo-Kin Trio, who took the world by storm in 1981...
3eastmetropoliskurisutaru kingu
metropoliskurisutaru kinguplay_arrow
This song, released in 1979, cre...
4eastLike the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibariplay_arrow
The successor to Hibari Misora, who represents the Showa-era pop music world, …
5eastI’ll wait.amin
I'll wait.aminplay_arrow
Breathing fresh air into the Shōwa-era folk-pop scene…
6eastStranger – Theme of the Silk RoadKUBOTA Saki
Stranger – Theme of the Silk RoadKUBOTA Sakiplay_arrow
Known for its exotic resonance and mysterious atmosphere…
7eastParadise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
A song that sang of dreams and imagination, by Hikaru GENJI...
8eastLullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi
Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromiplay_arrow
The refined melody and the bittersweet, wistful atmosphere leave a strong impression…
9eastSailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko
Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hirokoplay_arrow
A pure image and an ’80s idol battl…
10eastA Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR
A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STARplay_arrow
Rats & S..., released in April 1983
11eastGet WildTM NETWORK
Get WildTM NETWORKplay_arrow
Released in 1987, the anime “City…
12eastMy Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern All Stars’ ... released in March 1979
13eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
It was released as a campaign song for Japanese National Railways…
14eastTouchIwasaki Yoshimi
TouchIwasaki Yoshimiplay_arrow
By Yoshimi Iwasaki, a poignant depiction of youthful, bittersweet love…
15eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
Sung at life’s milestones, such as weddings and graduation ceremonies...
16eastSometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko
Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokikoplay_arrow
A warm song that nostalgically recalls youthful memories