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


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