Showa-Era Wedding Songs: A Timeless Collection to Grace Your Ceremony

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When you hear the term “wedding song,” what kind of music comes to mind? At wedding ceremonies and receptions, songs that create a joyful atmosphere befitting the special day—bright melodies and lyrics that lift your spirits—are especially popular.

However, it’s also true that bittersweet feelings can arise behind the grand event of a wedding, and in the Showa era many songs were released that captured those emotions.

So this time, we’ll introduce wedding songs that colored the Showa period.

From tracks that radiate happiness to ones that tug at your heartstrings, we’ve selected a wide range—be sure to check them out!

[Showa Wedding Songs] A Timeless Collection of Classics to Grace Your Wedding (21–30)

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Kaguya-hime younger sister 2005

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Known as a classic from the Showa era, this song is one of the most memorable in Kaguyahime’s catalog.

Its lyrics, filled with a brother’s deep love and concern for his younger sister, are sure to resonate with many people.

It’s said to be based on Tadashi Kitajo’s real-life experience, with Kōsetsu Minami composing the melody in a single day—an anecdote that’s particularly intriguing.

Released in May 1974, it peaked at No.

16 on the Oricon chart and became a major hit, selling a total of 600,000 copies.

That same year, it was also adapted into a film starring Kumiko Akiyoshi.

Highly recommended for those who want to feel the warmth of family love and the bond between siblings.

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Sugar – Wedding Bell (1981)

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The debut single by Sugar, a three-woman vocal chorus group that brightened the music scene of the Showa era.

Despite its brisk and cheerful arrangement, the song is striking for its lyrics laced with irony.

Released in November 1981, it created a major buzz, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

This work portrays the complex emotions behind the festive stage of a wedding, delivering a powerful message that resonates deeply with listeners.

A quintessential Showa-era wedding song that can be enjoyed alongside memories of youth.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some classic wedding songs released in the Showa era. Even when we simply say “wedding song,” the impression can change greatly depending on whose perspective it’s written from. I hope that through music, you were able to feel the significance of these major milestones in life.