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A collection of Showa-era songs that are now loved across generations.
Hearing those retro sounds brings back memories of youth—many of you might feel the same.
This time, we’re introducing some wonderful classics that are especially recommended for people in their 70s.
From hit songs familiar to many to tracks with lyrics that truly move you, every piece resonates with the heart—you may find yourself humming along before you know it.
Why not spend a relaxing moment accompanied by nostalgic music?
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Recommended for those in their 70s: Songs that really hit home. Beloved classic Japanese tunes (1–10)
That wonderful love once moreKazuhiko Kato, Osamu Kitayama
A gemlike folk song filled with wistful longing and nostalgia in search of lost love.
The warm sonic world woven by the soothing resonance of the acoustic guitar and the sophisticated arrangement beautifully expresses the farewells and hopes for reunions that everyone experiences in life.
Since its release in May 1971, it has been loved as a staple for school events and graduation season, and has been used frequently as background music in dramas and variety shows.
When you want to linger in memories of someone special, why not immerse yourself in its heartfelt vocals and poetic world?
Azusa No. 2hunter
Woven with care around the image of a train bound for one’s hometown, this song carries profound, relatable emotion alongside the warm, enduring vocals of Hunters.
Released in March 1977, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and led to winning the New Artist Award at the 19th Japan Record Awards.
Many artists, including Saya Asakura and Kaori Mizumori, have covered the song.
It’s a heartwarming piece perfectly suited for scenes of gazing at nostalgic landscapes from a gently rolling train window, lost in cherished memories.
Fallen leaves in the snowNEW!Akira Fuse
Akira Fuse, whose powerful vocals have left many classic songs to the world, wrote both the lyrics and music for a 1976 piece that conveys introspective emotions through scenes of the season shifting from fallen leaves to snow.
Within a diary begun out of loneliness, it sketches a quiet worldview where one encounters another self.
Blending the simplicity of folk with the warmth characteristic of kayōkyoku, this work became widely known as the song for Suntory’s “Gold Label” commercial and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart in 1976.
As winter’s chill seeps into the heart, why not listen while reflecting on your own memories and recollections?
Sleep on my chestPrincess Kaguya
This song is captivating for its gently enveloping vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply.
It carries a wish to stay close to a loved one in their sorrow and offer comfort.
Released in July 1973, it has remained beloved by many as one of Kaguyahime’s signature songs.
It was later used in a commercial for Usuki Pharmaceutical’s “Gotōsan Cold Medicine.” Why not give it a listen when you want to look back on cherished memories, reflect on someone dear to you, or when your heart needs a little solace?
Forget-me-not to youYoichi Sugawara
This is a masterpiece that has long been cherished as a romantic lyrical song.
It gives voice to the bittersweet feelings for someone you’re parting from and the wish to meet again someday, carried on a blue flower with a cherished meaning.
Released in November 1971 and performed at that year’s Red and White Song Battle, it was presented again at the 1984 edition, thirteen years later.
It’s a song you’ll want to hum as you recall precious memories and think of someone dear.
How about spending a quiet evening thinking of someone you love?
A deserted seaNEW!Toi et Moi
A quietly sung piece set on an autumn seashore, reflecting on a lost love and facing one’s own future.
Released in November 1970 as a single by Towa Tei et Moi, it features lyrics by poet Yoko Yamaguchi and music by Noriyoshi Naitō.
The words—resolved not to grieve anymore because promises were made to the sea, the sand, and the sky—gently resonate in the heart.
On the same day, chanson singer Fubuki Koshiji also released a version, and on the Oricon charts the Towa et Moi version reached No.
16.
Its portrayal of someone striving to look ahead despite setbacks and loneliness is something many will relate to.
It’s a song that tenderly stays by your side—one you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the autumn sea.
Love MemoryShigeru Matsuzaki
A signature song by the renowned Shigeru Matsuzaki.
Its lyrics portray sweet moments with a loved one and peaceful scenes bathed in the morning light, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Released in August 1977, it became a massive hit, earning him his first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
For those in their seventies, it may evoke memories of their youth and bonds with cherished people.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to spend a calm, gentle time or connect heart-to-heart with someone special.