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Tear-jerking songs for women in their 70s: from Showa-era classics to Heisei hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

If you’re in your 70s now, chances are you’ve been listening to many timeless Showa-era classics since your youth.

Among those songs, there are likely tracks tied to cherished memories and melodies that capture the unique nostalgia of Showa-era pop, with many pieces that can still move listeners in their 70s today.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of tear-jerking songs especially recommended for women in their 70s.

Alongside Showa masterpieces, we’ve also chosen some Heisei-era releases that have been loved across generations, so please take this opportunity to listen closely and enjoy.

Tear-jerking songs for women in their 70s: From Showa-era classics to Heisei hits (51–60)

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Azusa No.

2 was released in 1977 by the twin-vocal duo Kariudo, made up of Kunihiko Kato and Takamichi Kato.

The song portrays the feelings of a woman rocking in a train from the city to Shinshu, delicately expressing the conflict between lingering attachment and a new departure.

Because her need to keep some distance and her hopes for a new life are intricately intertwined, it’s a theme many can relate to.

In particular, for those at a turning point in life, it may offer a chance to reconsider one’s choices and the courage to move forward.

It’s recommended to listen carefully while imagining a moment from someone’s life, accompanied by the voices of Kariudo.

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Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki

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Kiyohiko Ozaki - Until the Day We Meet Again

Kiyohiko Ozaki’s signature song “Mata Au Hi Made” (Until the Day We Meet Again) was released in 1971 and is a work that fuses the delicate lyrics of Yū Aku with the memorable composition of Kyōhei Tsutsumi.

While the song centers on parting, it is characterized by its expression of a forward-looking spirit.

It won numerous awards and has continued to be loved across generations.

Even though it deals with separation, it conveys a sense of mutual compassion.

Its message may especially resonate with older adults who have experienced various changes in life.

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up a selection of tear-jerking songs we’d love women in their 70s to listen to.

Alongside the tunes they often heard in their youth, we’ve included tracks released in the Heisei era that have been loved across generations—featuring artists of all ages and backgrounds.

Take your time, follow along with the lyrics, and listen to each song carefully.