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
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu |  play_arrow | With lyrics that touch the heart and a delicate melody, it has captivated many f... |
| 2east | Sonnet of the Clownsadamasashi |  play_arrow | Released as the theme song for the film “Fly: Wings of Icarus”… |
| 3east | Love is overŌyō Fifi |  play_arrow | A heartrending singing voice that announces the end of love tightens my chest... |
| 4east | You can do it!Nakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Included on the 1983 album “Yokan” (Premonition) … |
| 5east | The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who sings about the pain of heartbreak and regret… |
| 6east | Strawberry Statement, Once Againbanban |  play_arrow | The signature work by Banban, known as a classic song from the Showa era… |
| 7east | Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi |  play_arrow | As a classic song that represents the Showa era, it still captivates many people today… |
| 8east | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | With a distinctive high-tone voice and lyrical singing... |
| 9east | Shadows of Youthchūrippu |  play_arrow | A nostalgic atmosphere pervades the tulip... |
| 10east | Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten |  play_arrow | It enjoys immense popularity beyond Japan as well and is hailed as the “Asian …”. |
| 11east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | The long-... known as a tear-jerking, cry-your-eyes-out song... |
| 12east | cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Cosmos.” A classic song expressing a daughter’s gratitude to her mother as she approaches marriage. |
| 13east | Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo |  play_arrow | Eggo Kawashima’s signature work. A Showa-era classic that expresses the sorrow of men and women through sake and tears. |
| 14east | A woman born in OsakaBORO |  play_arrow | Set in Osaka during the Showa era, it sings of bittersweet love and resolve… |
| 15east | I’ll wait.amin |  play_arrow | It was released in July 1982 as the debut single... |
| 16east | ShipwreckNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Losing a loved one and drifting in deep loneliness... |
| 17east | Listening to OliviaAnri |  play_arrow | A melody that gently envelops the lingering ache of a bittersweet love… |