[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
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi		Hiromi Iwasaki’s representative song on the theme of maternal love
2	applausechiaki naomi		The appeal of Naomi Chiaki’s signature songs and the classic hits of the Showa era
3	youKozaka Akiko		A masterpiece that sang of pure love and became a social phenomenon
4	foreignerKUBOTA Saki		Saki Kubota's debut single
5	Lost roadWatanabe Machiko		Machiko Watanabe’s debut song continues to be loved even now.
6	Memory PillowKosaka Kyoko		A classic song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering memories, sung with Kyoko Kosaka’s clear, translucent voice.
7	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		Pink Lady's summer love song hit
8	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s heartbreak classic becomes a big hit
9	Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko		An encouraging song that depicts growth and departure, which was Hiroko Yakushimaru’s debut single.
10	lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Ten		A signature song by Teresa Teng, a love song that expresses the feelings of a forbidden romance.
11	I’ll wait.amin		Amin’s debut single, a big hit
12	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		A masterpiece that expresses Aki Yashiro’s woman’s heart
13	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome's bubble-era dance song
14	EnchantedJudi Ongu		Judy Ongg's signature song, a masterpiece of the sea
15	I Just Can’t Stop ItYamamoto Rinda		Linda Yamamoto’s 1972 hit song
16	Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Akiko Kobayashi’s smash-hit love song
17	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko		Eiko Segawa’s “Aijō Sanka” sells 1.7 million copies
18	My castle townKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi’s nostalgic first love song
19	CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi		Akemi Ishii's debut single was a big hit
20	Second LoveNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori's third single
21	Mi AmoreNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s carnival song becomes a big hit
22	Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s signature song about finding hope in the darkness
23	FriendsREBECCA		Introduction to Rebecca's signature song, Friends
24	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Like the Flow of the River, re-recorded by Hibari Misora at Yasushi Akimoto’s suggestion
25	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s smash hit song leads her to become a top idol of the ’80s
26	Return To MyselfHamada Mari		Mari Hamada's love-encouragement song
27	Don’t take off my sailor uniformo nyanko kurabu		Onyanko Club's debut single
28	SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko		Introducing the hit song SWEET MEMORIES by idol Seiko Matsuda.
29	Boat SongYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s hit songs, multiple awards
30	ShipwreckNakamori Akina		A classic song that poignantly portrays the sorrowful feelings of a woman who has lost her loved one
31	The Flower Girl of TokyoHaruo Oka		A 1946 classic that portrayed hope in postwar Tokyo
32	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s smash hit song, composed by Tetsuya Komuro.
33	Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko		A spark of love, a heart-thrilling tune
34	Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho		Miho Nakayama and WANDS’ summer love song, a big hit
35	My loverGorin Mayumi		A farewell song in memory of the deceased
36	Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi		Ayumi Nakamura’s Cup Noodles commercial song
37	Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic
38	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		Introduction to Candies' smash-hit songs
39	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s classic that portrays deep love
40	The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic summer love song
41	Returning RiverGodai Natsuko		Natsuko Godai’s tragic-love enka debut song
42	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A love song that vows an eternal love like the stars
43	Premonition of Spring – I’ve been mellowMinami Saori		A masterpiece in which Saori Minami’s clear, translucent singing voice captures the lightness of spring.
44	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s autumn campaign song
45	Orphan Hachishimazaki yuri		The heartwarming theme song of Orphaned Bee Hutch
46	spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi		A classic spring song from the Showa era: Hiromi Iwasaki’s ballad of heartbreak and resolve
47	Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri		A comical tale emerging from the Demon King’s magic jar
48	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		A hit song by Rumiko Koyanagi that sings of a woman’s feelings as she leaves her hometown
49	I want to go back to that dayMatsutōya Yumi		A classic song from Yuming’s youth
50	Dororon Enma-kunNakayama Chinatsu		A 1973 anime theme song depicting yokai
51	companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Makimura Mieko		An enka song about living with the one you love, even in poverty
52	Maiden’s SpringAwaya Noriko		Noriko Awaya’s song from 1934 of the Showa era