Cool songs from the Showa era. Masterpieces from Showa that shine with sensuality, passion, and rugged charm.

The Showa era gave birth to a wide range of timeless hits.

With the global city pop boom and more, classic songs from the Showa era continue to attract attention today.

This time, we’ve handpicked especially cool tracks from among those Showa classics!

From the intense coolness of rock to the smooth coolness of city pop, we’ve selected standout songs from a variety of angles.

We’ve highlighted both male and female artists, so feel free to use this as a go-to list for karaoke as well!

Playlist

Cool songs from the Showa era. Masterpieces from Showa that shine with sensuality, passion, and rugged charm.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		Kenji Sawada’s classic hit “Do What You Want” becomes a smash success.
2	Mi AmoreNakamori Akina		A classic song that portrays love and adventure at a carnival
3	Ruby RingTerao Akira		Atsushi Terao’s classic hit swept all the major awards.
4	Friday ChinatownYasuha		City Pop classics: Dreaming of the 80s
5	Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu		Roppongi Heartbreak: The Inheritance of Fashion and the Showa Vibe
6	Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMatsubara Miki		Miki Matsubara’s classic “Mayonaka” expresses the pathos of a broken heart.
7	Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro		Masahiro Kuwana's passionate and captivating classic song
8	Burn, you fine womantsuisuto		A passionate love and a hot summer song: Masanori Sera’s classic
9	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s poignant love ballad
10	Two People’s Summer Story – NEVER ENDING SUMMER –Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s classic summer song, memories of love
11	Light Blue RainYagami Junko		Introducing classic songs by Junko Yagami, known for her translucent/clear singing voice
12	Make it a slow boogie (I want you)Minami Yoshitaka		Showa youth icon, Slow Boogie
13	BohemianKatsuragi Yuki		Yuki Katsuragi with a husky voice, her signature song “Bohemian”
14	FriendsREBECCA		A classic song that sings of REBECCA’s youth, resonating in the heart
15	Silhouette RomanceOhashi Junko		Junko Ohashi's captivating jazz songs
16	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		The Cinderella Boy of 80s disco classics
17	Lonely ChaplinSuzuki Kiyomi with Rats & Star		Popular Showa-era duet songs, timeless classics that resonate with the heart
18	Body and soulDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando		Downtown Boogie-Woogie's classic rock song
19	Fill it in blackYazawa Eikichi		Eikichi Yazawa’s signature song “Paint It Black” is powerful.
20	As time goes bysawada kenji		Beginner-friendly masterpieces by Kenji Sawada
21	SHADOW CITYTerao Akira		Atsushi Terao captivates with an intense, haunting performance and songs from the Showa era.
22	DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina		Akina’s bold track showcased with a traditional-style bob
23	Close your eyes and come here.BARBEE BOYS		Close your eyes and come along—one song of youth.
24	Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori expresses the power of women through song.
25	AGAINHOUND DOG		HOUND DOG’s 1986 album “LOVE”
26	Shot In The DarkBOWWOW		A renowned song by VOW WOW from Japan that made its mark worldwide
27	A street corner where even lovers get wetNakamura Masatoshi		Masatoshi Nakamura's youth and charm
28	Forbidden Rouge MagicImagawa Kiyoshiro + Sakamoto Ryuichi		The groundbreaking collaborative track by Kiyoshiro Imawano and Ryuichi Sakamoto
29	Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic
30	Solid SliderYamashita Tatsuro		A masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita, a leading figure in City Pop
31	I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda		Expressing the emotions of love in Linda Yamamoto’s classic hit
32	Tokyo ExpressUeda Masaki		Masaki Ueda’s classic song “Tokyo Express”
33	JUST BECAUSETHE JAYWALK		A poignant J-WALK classic that sings of a breakup between a man and a woman
34	Azure NocturneOzaki Ami		Stirring, piano-centered emotional music
35	MoonlightKuwana Masahiro		Masahiro Kuwana’s signature song “Tsuki no Akari” (Moonlight)
36	frustrating; irritating; impatientanzenchitai		Jirettai by Anzen Chitai, a hit song
37	FUTARIYamashita Tatsuro		Feel the allure of music through Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “FUTARI.”
38	Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi		Eikichi Yazawa's powerful rock song