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Evokes the charm of the good old days. Showa-era inspirational songs that are still loved today.

When you hear the phrase “moving songs,” what kind of tracks come to mind?

In every era, music that stirs the emotions has enriched people’s hearts.

That said, the shape of what moves us today in the Reiwa era likely feels a bit different from what moved us in earlier times.

So this time, we’re introducing some moving songs that colored the Showa era.

From pieces with grand themes and sweeping ensembles to songs that sing of single-hearted devotion, we’ve compiled a wide-ranging list.

We hope you’ll enjoy these timeless tunes while feeling the breeze of their era.

Playlist

Evokes the charm of the good old days. Showa-era inspirational songs that are still loved today.
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1eastBeyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe
Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Momoe Yamaguchi, who left a brilliant mark on the Showa-era pop music scene…
2eastera; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Released in December 1975, this work...
3eastAsakusa KidBīto Takeshi
Asakusa KidBīto Takeshiplay_arrow
Set in a downtown neighborhood of the Showa era, it portrays youthful dreams and friendship...
4eastLapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko
Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
As a top idol representing the 1980s…
5eastLullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi
Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromiplay_arrow
Comparing the city to a battlefield, gently embracing the wounded warriors…
6eastI can’t put it into wordsofukōsu
I can't put it into wordsofukōsuplay_arrow
Still beloved by many as a classic song from the Showa era…
7eastFrom the North Country: From the Distant Landsadamasashi
From the North Country: From the Distant Landsadamasashiplay_arrow
An impression of a melody that evokes Hokkaido’s great nature…
8eastUntil we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohikoplay_arrow
This, known as one of Kiyohiko Ozaki’s signature songs…
9eastLet yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Tenplay_arrow
The Singa..., known as a diva representing Asia,
10eastmetropoliskurisutaru kingu
metropoliskurisutaru kinguplay_arrow
This work, released in November 1979, …
11eastYou Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko
You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akikoplay_arrow
Among the moving songs of the good old Showa era, overwhelmingly...
12eastLove MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru
Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeruplay_arrow
Lyrics so vivid you can picture the scenes, with a touch of nost…
13eastMy Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Since their debut, with a diverse musicality they have captured a wide range of li…
14eastEnchantedJudi Ongu
EnchantedJudi Onguplay_arrow
As a piece that evokes the winds of the Aegean Sea, in 19…
15eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
Included on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s third album…
16eastA Tearful RequestChekkāzu
A Tearful RequestChekkāzuplay_arrow
An idol group that enjoyed overwhelming popularity among women...
17eastOnly My LoveMatsuda Seiko
Only My LoveMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Seiko Matsuda, evoking the crisp air of winter...
18eastListening to OliviaAnri
Listening to OliviaAnriplay_arrow
A melody that gently envelops the lingering ache of a bittersweet love…
19eastOne day, suddenlyToa e moa
One day, suddenlyToa e moaplay_arrow
A gem woven by the translucent unison of a man and a woman…
20eastThat wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu
That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamuplay_arrow
A gem filled with wistfulness and nostalgia, yearning for a lost love…