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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| 1east | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu | play_arrow | As a classic song that represents the Showa era, it has been loved across generations… |
| 2east | High School LullabyImokin Torio | play_arrow | The Imo-Kin Trio, who took the world by storm in 1981... |
| 3east | metropoliskurisutaru kingu | play_arrow | This song, released in 1979, cre... |
| 4east | Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari | play_arrow | The successor to Hibari Misora, who represents the Showa-era pop music world, … |
| 5east | I’ll wait.amin | play_arrow | Breathing fresh air into the Shōwa-era folk-pop scene… |
| 6east | Stranger – Theme of the Silk RoadKUBOTA Saki | play_arrow | Known for its exotic resonance and mysterious atmosphere… |
| 7east | Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI | play_arrow | A song that sang of dreams and imagination, by Hikaru GENJI... |
| 8east | Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | The refined melody and the bittersweet, wistful atmosphere leave a strong impression… |
| 9east | Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko | play_arrow | A pure image and an ’80s idol battl… |
| 10east | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR | play_arrow | Rats & S..., released in April 1983 |
| 11east | Get WildTM NETWORK | play_arrow | Released in 1987, the anime “City… |
| 12east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Southern All Stars’ ... released in March 1979 |
| 13east | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | It was released as a campaign song for Japanese National Railways… |
| 14east | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi | play_arrow | By Yoshimi Iwasaki, a poignant depiction of youthful, bittersweet love… |
| 15east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Sung at life’s milestones, such as weddings and graduation ceremonies... |
| 16east | Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko | play_arrow | A warm song that nostalgically recalls youthful memories |


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