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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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1eastIn the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharuplay_arrow
Chiharu Matsuyama’s iconic song of encouragement
2eastLapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko
Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
A moving song by Seiko Matsuda singing about love for humanity
3eastera; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song, a theme of hope and courage
4eastI can’t put it into wordsofukōsu
I can't put it into wordsofukōsuplay_arrow
Showa-era classic song, evokes universal empathy
5eastAsakusa KidBīto Takeshi
Asakusa KidBīto Takeshiplay_arrow
A moving anthem of support that portrays the dreams and friendships of a downtown neighborhood
6eastLullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi
Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromiplay_arrow
A classic Showa-era hit song celebrating maternal love became a smash hit
7eastBeyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe
Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Momoe Yamaguchi's retirement single
8eastFrom the North Country: From the Distant Landsadamasashi
From the North Country: From the Distant Landsadamasashiplay_arrow
Masashi Sada’s signature song symbolizing Hokkaido
9eastLet yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Tenplay_arrow
A classic 1986 song by a Taiwanese singer, themed around love and time, cherished across generations.
10eastUntil we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
A breakup-themed, upbeat classic
11eastmetropoliskurisutaru kingu
metropoliskurisutaru kinguplay_arrow
Sing of a strong will and hope to pursue dreams
12eastYou Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko
You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akikoplay_arrow
Moving Showa-era songs: classic tracks that give hope and courage
13eastMy Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A signature ballad by Southern All Stars
14eastLove MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru
Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeruplay_arrow
Shigeru Matsuzaki’s signature Showa-era ballad
15eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s moving cheer song that is sung at life’s milestones
16eastEnchantedJudi Ongu
EnchantedJudi Onguplay_arrow
Showa-era classic song with an Aegean Sea backdrop
17eastOnly My LoveMatsuda Seiko
Only My LoveMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Expressing the crisp winter air through Seiko Matsuda’s hidden gem of a song
18eastA Tearful RequestChekkāzu
A Tearful RequestChekkāzuplay_arrow
The Checkers’ hype tracks
19eastThat wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu
That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamuplay_arrow
An earnest longing for lost love and youth
20eastListening to OliviaAnri
Listening to OliviaAnriplay_arrow
Anri’s classic ballad that heals the pain of heartbreak
21eastOne day, suddenlyToa e moa
One day, suddenlyToa e moaplay_arrow
A love song that portrays the feelings of shifting from friendship to romance