Showa-Era Wedding Songs: A Timeless Collection to Grace Your Ceremony
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!
Playlist
| Showa-Era Wedding Songs: A Timeless Collection to Grace Your Ceremony | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Forever with youKayama Yūzō | play_arrow | Yuzo Kayama’s classic song “Shiawase da naa,” depicting love and twilight |
| 2east | Hymn to LoveKoshiji Fubuki | play_arrow | Chanson Masterpieces Sung by Fubuki Koshiji |
| 3east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A classic, emotion-filled love ballad |
| 4east | Ladybug Sambacherisshu | play_arrow | The Ladybug Wedding: A Song of Love and Nature |
| 5east | The world is for the two of us.Sara Naomi | play_arrow | A quintessential Showa-era love song: the classic by Naomi Sagara |
| 6east | You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira | play_arrow | A classic by Akira Fuse that praises the beauty of women |
| 7east | Seriously Only You (Let’s Get Married)Takeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | A love song in the style of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March |
| 8north_east | Let’s get married.yoshida takurou | play_arrow | Takuro Yoshida’s masterpiece, an innovation in folk music |
| 9south_east | You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko | play_arrow | A masterpiece filled with hope and love, a moving vocal performance |
| 10east | The Bride SambaGō Hiromi | play_arrow | Hiromi Go’s classic hits—timeless songs that color a wedding |
| 11south_east | Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu | play_arrow | A beautiful ballad that prays to the stars, a song of love and hope |
| 12north_east | Shadows of Youthchūrippu | play_arrow | The iconic song that marked a turning point for Tulip |
| 13south_east | Love RadiantMisora Hibari | play_arrow | A masterpiece by Hibari Misora that sings of love and life |
| 14south_east | If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi | play_arrow | Charming and timeless songs by Yumi Arai |
| 15east | The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko | play_arrow | A famous song by Rumiko Koyanagi singing about the Seto Inland Sea |
| 16east | Imperial Regent Declarationsadamasashi | play_arrow | Masashi Sada’s masterpiece—lyrics of profound love that resonate in the heart |
| 17east | Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | Shigeru Matsuzaki’s classic song “Ai no Uta” (Song of Love) |
| 18north_east | cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe | play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s famous song “Cosmos” — a moving ballad |
| 19south_east | Be my bride.Kayama Yūzō | play_arrow | Yuzo Kayama’s classic song set against the sea |
| 20south_east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Moving masterpieces that color life's milestones |
| 21east | Green Daysofukōsu | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that gently looks back on the past |
| 22north_east | Sometimes, old storiesKatō Tokiko | play_arrow | Tokiko Kato’s classic song that sings of life |
| 23south_east | RunawayShaneruzu | play_arrow | The debut single by the Chanels sold a million copies. |
| 24east | A Song Dedicated to My New BrideEri Chiemi | play_arrow | A cheer for the new bride: sharing both joy and sorrow together |
| 25north_east | Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic song, imbued with pure love and a hint of spring. |
| 26north_east | Words of FarewellKaientai | play_arrow | A classic by Kaientai, singing of heartbreak and the depths of love. |
| 27south_east | Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic songs add a touch of color to weddings. |
| 28east | Sazanami Wedding RoadMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | A gentle sea breeze, Seiko Matsuda’s tender singing voice |
| 29east | younger sisterkaguya hime | play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting sibling love that conveys deep emotion. |
| 30east | Wedding BellSugar | play_arrow | Showa-era female chorus, wedding emotions |


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