The nostalgic atmosphere tugs at your heartstrings. Tear-jerker songs from the Showa era.

The Showa era produced countless timeless masterpieces and legendary artists loved across generations.

In recent years, with the rise of streaming services, it’s become increasingly common to see songs from the Showa period enjoy revival hits.

This time, we’re introducing tear-jerker songs that were born in that Showa era.

While the times and social backdrop differ from today, we’ve compiled a wide-ranging list—from moving tracks to heartrending ones—so you’re sure to find something that resonates with you.

Playlist

The nostalgic atmosphere tugs at your heartstrings. Tear-jerker songs from the Showa era.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		A quiet ballad masterpiece by Off Course
2	Sonnet of the Clownsadamasashi		A heartwarming song, one of Masashi Sada’s signature works
3	Strawberry Statement, Once Againbanban		Bamban’s smash Showa-era classic hit
4	Love is overŌyō Fifi		Ouyang Fei Fei’s signature song, a heartbreaking love song about farewell
5	The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s signature breakup song
6	You can do it!Nakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s classic songs are loved across generations
7	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		A masterpiece that was Hideaki Tokunaga’s major-label debut song
8	Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi		A classic song from the Showa era. A tune that resonates with the hearts of young people chasing their dreams.
9	Shadows of Youthchūrippu		A representative ballad song by Tulip
10	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s 1986 hit song
11	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Sung at life’s milestones as Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s tear-jerking cheer song
12	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Cosmos.” A classic song expressing a daughter’s gratitude to her mother as she approaches marriage.
13	A woman born in OsakaBORO		A love song set in Osaka
14	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eggo Kawashima’s signature work. A Showa-era classic that expresses the sorrow of men and women through sake and tears.
15	I’ll wait.amin		Amin's debut single was a big hit.
16	ShipwreckNakamori Akina		A classic song that poignantly portrays the sorrowful feelings of a woman who has lost her loved one
17	Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s classic ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak