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 | In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu | play_arrow | Chiharu Matsuyama’s iconic song of encouragement |
| 2east | Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | A moving song by Seiko Matsuda singing about love for humanity |
| 3east | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song, a theme of hope and courage |
| 4east | I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu | play_arrow | Showa-era classic song, evokes universal empathy |
| 5east | Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi | play_arrow | A moving anthem of support that portrays the dreams and friendships of a downtown neighborhood |
| 6east | Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi | play_arrow | A classic Showa-era hit song celebrating maternal love became a smash hit |
| 7east | Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi's retirement single |
| 8east | From the North Country: From the Distant Landsadamasashi | play_arrow | Masashi Sada’s signature song symbolizing Hokkaido |
| 9east | Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten | play_arrow | A classic 1986 song by a Taiwanese singer, themed around love and time, cherished across generations. |
| 10east | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko | A breakup-themed, upbeat classic | |
| 11east | metropoliskurisutaru kingu | play_arrow | Sing of a strong will and hope to pursue dreams |
| 12east | You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko | play_arrow | Moving Showa-era songs: classic tracks that give hope and courage |
| 13east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A signature ballad by Southern All Stars |
| 14east | Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | Shigeru Matsuzaki’s signature Showa-era ballad |
| 15east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s moving cheer song that is sung at life’s milestones |
| 16east | EnchantedJudi Ongu | play_arrow | Showa-era classic song with an Aegean Sea backdrop |
| 17east | Only My LoveMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Expressing the crisp winter air through Seiko Matsuda’s hidden gem of a song |
| 18east | A Tearful RequestChekkāzu | play_arrow | The Checkers’ hype tracks |
| 19east | That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu | play_arrow | An earnest longing for lost love and youth |
| 20east | Listening to OliviaAnri | play_arrow | Anri’s classic ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak |
| 21east | One day, suddenlyToa e moa | play_arrow | A love song that portrays the feelings of shifting from friendship to romance |


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