[Nostalgic Hits] Smash Hits with the Showa Generation! Classic and Popular Songs Sung by Female Vocalists
Saying “Those were the good old days” might make you feel a bit old—but honestly, there are times when remembering the past really does make you happy, right?
The TV shows you watched when you were young, the streets you walked, and the music you listened to…
In this article, I’ve put together a list of nostalgic Showa-era hit songs sung by female artists.
Feel free to reminisce about the past, find fresh motivation—and of course, use it as a reference for your next karaoke selection!
Playlist
| [Nostalgic Hits] Smash Hits with the Showa Generation! Classic and Popular Songs Sung by Female Vocalists | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi |  play_arrow | A tear-jerkingly beautiful melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart are impres… |
| 2east | applausechiaki naomi |  play_arrow | Known as an iconic song representing the Showa era, this work... |
| 3east | Memory PillowKosaka Kyoko |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering memories, sung with Kyoko Kosaka’s clear, translucent voice. |
| 4east | youKozaka Akiko |  play_arrow | A timeless song about bittersweet pure love that touches listeners deep in their hearts... |
| 5east | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii |  play_arrow | In the late 1970s, the idols who took Japan by storm… |
| 6east | foreignerKUBOTA Saki |  play_arrow | Kubo..., released on October 1, 1979 |
| 7east | Lost roadWatanabe Machiko |  play_arrow | With a translucent singing voice and lyrics that resonate with the heart, the Showa... |
| 8east | From the northern innMiyako Harumi |  play_arrow | The lyrics portraying a woman's loneliness and lingering attachment are Harumi Miyako’s... |
| 9east | I’ll wait.amin |  play_arrow | A crystal-clear, refreshing harmony... |
| 10east | Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko |  play_arrow | A medicine-themed portrayal of a girl taking her first steps into the adult world... |
| 11east | lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Ten |  play_arrow | A signature song by Teresa Teng, a love song that expresses the feelings of a forbidden romance. |
| 12east | Longing for RainYashiro Aki |  play_arrow | Hiroshi Itsuki and Aki Yashiro take turns hitt… |
| 13east | Dancing HeroOginome Yōko |  play_arrow | Released on November 21, 1985, … |
| 14east | EnchantedJudi Ongu |  play_arrow | Judy Ong, a singer and actress from Taiwan… |
| 15east | Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Kobayashi, whose clear, translucent singing voice is so striking... |
| 16east | I Just Can’t Stop ItYamamoto Rinda |  play_arrow | With its rhythmic melody, just listening to it makes your heart race... |
| 17east | Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko |  play_arrow | Singing the splendor of living life together with someone… |
| 18east | My castle townKoyanagi Rumiko |  play_arrow | Ms. Rumiko Koyanagi’s, filled with memories of youth... |
| 19east | CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi |  play_arrow | The debut single released in 1986… |
| 20east | Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | A warm message that finds hope in the darkness... |
| 21east | Mi AmoreNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori’s paean to a passionate carnival night... |
| 22east | Second LoveNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori’s third single, in 1982... |
| 23east | Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s second single in 1980… |
| 24east | FriendsREBECCA |  play_arrow | It’s no exaggeration to say that it almost always comes up on special TV programs about Showa-era pop songs... |
| 25east | Return To MyselfHamada Mari |  play_arrow | It was featured as a cosmetic commercial’s theme song and became a hot topic… |
| 26east | Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari |  play_arrow | Misora Hibari’s recording sessions must have been quite... |
| 27east | Don’t take off my sailor uniformo nyanko kurabu |  play_arrow | Ai who sprang out from 'Yuyake Nyan Nyan'... |
| 28east | My RevolutionWatanabe Misato |  play_arrow | Misato Watanabe’s fourth single, released in 1986… |
| 29east | SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Introducing the hit song SWEET MEMORIES by idol Seiko Matsuda. |
| 30east | Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Nakayama and WANDS’ summer love song, a big hit |
| 31east | ShipwreckNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Losing a loved one and drifting in deep loneliness... |
| 32east | Boat SongYashiro Aki |  play_arrow | Aki Yashiro’s classic hit, an award-winning masterpiece that has received numerous prizes. |
| 33east | Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko | play_arrow | Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic |
| 34east | Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | A spark of love, a heart-thrilling tune |
| 35east | My loverGorin Mayumi |  play_arrow | A trembling of the heart as I think of a precious person I can no longer see. |
| 36east | The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka |  play_arrow | A 1946 classic that portrayed hope in postwar Tokyo |
| 37east | Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Nakamura's third single in 1988... |
| 38east | The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | The sparkling arrival of summer and the beginning of love... |
| 39east | the first strong spring windkyandīzu |  play_arrow | Are you on the side of cute candies, or are you more of a se— |
| 40east | Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten |  play_arrow | Teresa Teng’s classic that portrays deep love |
| 41east | Orphan Hachishimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts love and hope for a mother, and courage |
| 42east | I want to go back to that dayMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | The queen of pop known by the nickname Yuming, ... |
| 43east | Returning RiverGodai Natsuko |  | A classic by Natsuko Godai depicting a heartbreaking farewell in a dangerous love |
| 44east | spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi |  play_arrow | A classic that colors the springtime of the Showa era. A wistful yet beautiful melodi… |
| 45east | A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | It's the 24th single by Momoe Yamaguchi, released in 197... |
| 46east | You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho |  play_arrow | A love that pledges eternal devotion, like stars shining in the night sky... |
| 47east | Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | A classic that delights families with the Demon King’s heartwarming song |
| 48east | Premonition of Spring – I’ve been mellowMinami Saori |  play_arrow | A masterpiece in which Saori Minami’s clear, translucent singing voice captures the lightness of spring. |
| 49east | Maiden’s SpringAwaya Noriko |  play_arrow | Noriko Awaya’s song from 1934 of the Showa era |
| 50east | The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko |  play_arrow | A hit that makes you feel nostalgic when you listen to it... |
| 51east | Dororon Enma-kunNakayama Chinatsu |  | The charm and nostalgia of yokai anime songs |
| 52east | companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Makimura Mieko |  play_arrow | He writes fleetingly about the love that exists between a man and a woman… |