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	Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMatsubara Miki		Miki Matsubara’s classic “Mayonaka” expresses the pathos of a broken heart.
6	Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu		Roppongi Heartbreak: The Inheritance of Fashion and the Showa Vibe
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	Light Blue RainYagami Junko		Introducing classic songs by Junko Yagami, known for her translucent/clear singing voice
10	MissingKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s poignant love ballad
11	Two People’s Summer Story – NEVER ENDING SUMMER –Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s classic summer song, memories of love
12	BohemianKatsuragi Yuki		Yuki Katsuragi with a husky voice, her signature song “Bohemian”
13	Make it a slow boogie (I want you)Minami Yoshitaka		Showa youth icon, Slow Boogie
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	Body and soulDaun Taun Bugiugi Bando		Downtown Boogie-Woogie's classic rock song
18	Lonely ChaplinSuzuki Kiyomi with Rats & Star		Popular Showa-era duet songs, timeless classics that resonate with the heart
19	Fill it in blackYazawa Eikichi		Eikichi Yazawa’s signature song “Paint It Black” is powerful.
20	DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina		Akina’s bold track showcased with a traditional-style bob
21	As time goes bysawada kenji		Kenji Sawada, an idol who represents the Showa era. Ka…
22	SHADOW CITYTerao Akira		Atsushi Terao captivates with an intense, haunting performance and songs from the Showa era.
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	A street corner where even lovers get wetNakamura Masatoshi		Masatoshi Nakamura's youth and charm
27	Shot In The DarkBOWWOW		A renowned song by VOW WOW from Japan that made its mark worldwide
28	Forbidden Rouge MagicImagawa Kiyoshiro + Sakamoto Ryuichi		The groundbreaking collaborative track by Kiyoshiro Imawano and Ryuichi Sakamoto
29	Tokyo ExpressUeda Masaki		Masaki Ueda’s classic song “Tokyo Express”
30	I just can’t stopYamamoto Rinda		Expressing the emotions of love in Linda Yamamoto’s classic hit
31	Solid SliderYamashita Tatsuro		A masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita, a leading figure in City Pop
32	frustrating; irritating; impatientanzenchitai		Jirettai by Anzen Chitai, a hit song
33	Azure NocturneOzaki Ami		Stirring, piano-centered emotional music
34	Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic
35	JUST BECAUSETHE JAYWALK		A poignant J-WALK classic that sings of a breakup between a man and a woman
36	Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi		Just hearing the intro guitar riff makes me involuntarily...
37	FUTARIYamashita Tatsuro		Feel the allure of music through Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “FUTARI.”
38	MoonlightKuwana Masahiro		Masahiro Kuwana’s signature song “Tsuki no Akari” (Moonlight)