[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.

A collection of classic Showa-era songs that are now loved across generations.

This time, we’re introducing especially lively tracks recommended for people in their 70s.

Focusing on hits from the 1960s to the 1980s, we’ve gathered songs that are popular at karaoke and tunes you’ll find yourself humming along to.

Singing can help relieve stress, and enjoying these songs together with others will make their appeal shine even more.

It’s also nice to savor them on your own while listening closely to the lyrics.

Please enjoy these wonderful, uplifting songs as you look back on memories from those days.

Playlist

[Recommended for people in their 70s] Songs that get everyone excited. Songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi		The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
2	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch” was released in March 1985. Its clear, airy vocals and bittersweet melody are captivating, and it’s also beloved as a cheer song for high school baseball.
3	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece
4	Forever with youYuzo Kayama		Yuzo Kayama’s love song, a masterpiece that resonates in the hearts of youth
5	Traveler,Yuzo Kayama		An anthem cheering on travelers who look ahead while remembering their hometown. A masterpiece in which Yuzo Kayama’s clear, transparent voice deeply resonates with the heart.
6	As long as the sun is in the skyAkira Nishikino		Released in 1971, this song is nishi...
7	I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s love song depicts the bond between husband and wife.
8	Brother ShipsIchiro Toba		Summary (20 characters): A classic enka depicting the bond of fisherman brothers. Toba Ichiro’s deep, rugged vocals are compelling.
9	A Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko Makimura		Summary (20 characters): Released in 1961. A blockbuster duet song depicting a poignant romance between a man and a woman set in Ginza.
10	Oh, sake!Ikuzo Yoshi		Ikuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece: an enka song that profoundly portrays life
11	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo Kawashima		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
12	a red handkerchiefYujiro Ishihara		Spring in the northern country, a masterpiece that resonates in Yujiro Ishihara’s heart
13	The Camellia Sasanqua InnEisaku Okawa		Summary (20 characters): A 1982 single by Eisaku Ōkawa. A masterpiece of enka that overlays feelings onto winter sasanqua flowers, expressing unrequited love.
14	There’s always tomorrowKyu Sakamoto		It's a classic packed with the bittersweetness of youth. A heartbreak...
15	Parting at 22Princess Kaguya		A classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
16	Tokyo CachitoFrank Nagai		Summary (20 characters): A Showa-era classic by Nagai Frank. Set against the nights of Akasaka, it portrays the bittersweetness of adult love with an urban touch.
17	IzakayaHiroshi Itsuki		A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
18	Lonely-for-Company TavernHiroshi Miyama		Hiroshi Miyama’s “Hitokoi Sakaba” is from 2009…
19	Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara		A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
20	A Dangerous PairKenji Sawada		The passionate love and the sorrow of parting, in Kenji Sawada’s sultry...
21	A street corner where stars fallToshi Itō and Happy & Blue		A quiet night spent with a lover
22	Dancing HeroYoko Oginome		Summary (20 characters): Yoko Oginome’s bon odori standard. A popular song with a bright melody, loved across generations.
23	The season the sun gave usBlue triangular ruler		With a fresh, youthful singing voice and melody, it...
24	Love VacationThe Peanuts		Summer seaside romance, memories of youth
25	Longing for RainAki Yashiro		Aki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
26	My heart is stop-motionTomoko Kuwae		A classic song that portrays springtime encounters and the thrill of love
27	Sinbad on the ShorePink Lady		A passion that blazes at the summer seaside, captured dynamically...
28	Crimson SunHibari Misora		Hibari Misora’s summer love song. Portraying passion and transience, it became a hit selling over 1.4 million copies.
29	Season of LovePinky and the Killers		A classic bossa nova standard for summer
30	Look up at the stars in the nightKyu Sakamoto		Summary (20 characters): A song about the night sky. Sung by Kyu Sakamoto, it’s a classic that encourages people facing hardships.
31	Blue Light YokohamaAyumi Ishida		A classic song that captures the beautiful scenery of the port town of Yokohama...
32	Shirake Bird OndoMasao Komatsu		Masao Komatsu’s Nostalgic Direction Ondo
33	Beach of MemoriesThe Wild Ones		Summary (20 characters): A GS signature song depicting the refreshing tone of a 12-string guitar and memories by the seaside.
34	I love youYutaka Ozaki		A poignant love song by Yutaka Ozaki. It’s a piano ballad about a forbidden love, and many artists have covered it.
35	Soran Bushifolk song		A folk song sung by fishermen in Hokkaido, cherished across generations
36	Because the moon is so very blueTsutoko Sugawara		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
37	Life is like a Naniwa-bushi (a melodramatic ballad).Takashi Hosokawa		A masterpiece with a rōkyoku motif, expressing the subtleties of life
38	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi		Kasagi, who had a major influence on the music scene of the Showa era...
39	Always keep your dreamsYukio Hashi / Sayuri Yoshinaga		“Itsudemo Yume o” is a famous song by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga that is used in various contexts.
40	Into the DreamYosui Inoue		A classic 1973 song by Yosui Inoue. It served as the theme song for the film “After School,” and is notable for its imagery of searching and its warm, inviting music.
41	MaybeSachiko Kobayashi & Katsuhiko Miki		Summary (20 characters): A classic album reviving 1984 enka for today. It carries bittersweet love and strong longing.
42	Life is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko Shimakura		An inspiring work that sings of life's joy and hope
43	BoyhoodYosui Inoue		A youthful poem embraced by the timeless songs of Yosui Inoue
44	Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima		A warm ode to the heroes of everyday life
45	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanMika Hino · Shiro Aoi		A classic about the art of romantic mind games, beloved for its sweet melody.
46	The sea for just the two of usYuzo Kayama		Summary (20 characters): A 1967 single by Yuzo Kayama. Its refreshing melody that evokes a summer seaside revives youthful memories.
47	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		A moving work whose classic songs by Momoe Yamaguchi resonate with the heart
48	Azusa No. 2hunter		A heartwarming train song filled with longing for one’s hometown
49	Blue Light YokohamaAyumi Ishida		A classic of the port city Yokohama: wistfulness and the glitter of the metropolis
50	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		An iconic song that encourages a new step in life
51	Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
52	festivalSaburō Kitajima		A masterpiece that powerfully sings of Japanese festival culture
53	Northern SpringMasao Sen		A classic song that portrays the spring scenery of the northern country and a longing for one’s hometown
54	Tokyo Olympic OndoHaruo Minami		The Tokyo Olympic Ondo is a symbol of the Games.
55	Waltz of StarlightMasao Sen		Masao Sen's classic 'Hoshikage no Waltz,' a song that sings of the melancholy of parting
56	a bright red sunHibari Misora		Hibari Misora's 'Bright Red Sun' was a huge hit, selling 1.4 million copies.
57	Run, Kotaro!Salty Sugar		A smash hit with a sketch of a betting-obsessed comedian doing live race commentary
58	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		A signature work by Miyuki Nakajima. Released in 1975. With emotionally rich lyrics and a beautiful melody, it resonates with many people's hearts.
59	North TavernTakashi Hosokawa		A fleeting moment of love born in a northern tavern, a moving masterpiece
60	Gatchaman SongMasato Shimon		Showa-era hero song, a tune of speed and courage
61	Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa		Summary (20 characters): Kenichi Mikawa’s 1972 song “Sasori-za no Onna” is a track that begins with “No” and sings of a devoted woman’s feelings.
62	Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiKiyoshi Hikawa		Arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song, a famous hit by Kiyoshi Hikawa
63	Grandfather’s Clock		A Heartwarming Tale of a Grandfather and an Old Clock
64	The Drunkard Has ReturnedThe Folk Crusaders		A 1967 release by The Folk Crusaders. A masterpiece combining humor and experimentation, it became the first million-selling record in history.
65	school daysPeggy Hayama		A classic song that sings of youthful memories: the heart of our student days
66	Swim, Taiyaki-kunMasato Shimon		With cheerful lyrics and a lively melody that lift your spirits...
67	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		Okada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
68	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		Classic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
69	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa		A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
70	18 Years Old Under the SunNana Kinomi		Summary (20 characters): A signature 1963 hit by Nana Kinomi; a bright, youth-themed pop song that evokes nostalgia.
71	youthKoichi Morita and Top Gallant		The famous song that colored the Showa era, 'Seishun Jidai' (Youthful Days), was released in 1976...
72	The Highland Train GoesAtsurō Okamoto		The travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
73	Marilyn Monroe No ReturnAkiyuki Nosaka		A moving masterpiece that quietly speaks of life's impermanence
74	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch” is the heart of 1985…
75	What a nice bath.The Drifters		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
76	Lingering Snowdolphin		Spring partings, bittersweet memories of youth
77	Ah, Ueno StationHachirō Izawa		A classic song that sings of Ueno Station and longing for one’s hometown
78	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		A bittersweet love story of a girl and the light of spring
79	National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarracuda		A heartwarming classic about enjoying a drink, loved across the nation
80	TSUNAMISouthern All Stars		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
81	Ladybug SambaCherish		Spring songs brighten and uplift people's hearts.
82	Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta		A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
83	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto		The graceful cherry blossoms dance dreamily, evoking the ache of a heartbreaking lost love...
84	Dancing All NightMonta & Brothers		The single “Danci…” released in 1980
85	Temptation of the Spring BreezeKyoko Koizumi		A 1983 hit by Kyoko Koizumi, elegantly portraying a young girl's faint love as she awaits the arrival of spring.
86	Spring Has ComeLily		A heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring
87	Open! TulipKanpei Hazama		Kanpei Hazama’s classic song that depicts pachinko culture
88	Journey of the HeartTulip		When talking about the classic songs of the Showa era, “Kokoro no Tabi” is indispensable...
89	Let’s go, Shake!Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys		A classic surf rock song, an icon of youth culture
90	It’s okayKiyoshi Hikawa		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs deliver hope in life.
91	Be my bride.Yuzo Kayama		Yuzo Kayama’s “Oyome ni Oide” was, in 196...
92	Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa		Sayuri Ishikawa, who is active on the front lines, her “Ten…”
93	12th graderKazuo Funaki		Kazuo Funaki's debut single “High School Senior…”
94	Tokyo lights, foreverJiro Niikawa		A masterpiece by Jiro Shinkawa that conveys the spirit of the Showa era to the present…
95	Smiling BackCandies		Summary (20 characters): The final single by Candies released in 1978, which reached No. 1 on the Oricon chart. A nostalgic, heartwarming classic.
96	TokyoTakajin Yashiki		An emotional song of love and farewell written in Kansai dialect
97	Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki		Nori Ozaki, who colored the energetic Showa era...
98	Kawachi Ondo		Kawachi Ondo is a thriving folk song style from Osaka.
99	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanMika Hino / Shiro Aoi		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
100	The Bride SambaHiromi Go		Let's dance to the nostalgic hit 'Oyome Samba' and relieve stress.
101	Love Bonchi SheetThe Bonchi		A smash-hit TV-style parody song
102	The two are young.Dick Mine & Reiko Hoshi		With a powerful yet warm singing voice, they convey the music of the Showa era...
103	Northern fishing groundsSaburō Kitajima		A masterpiece that portrays the pride and way of life of northern fishermen.
104	Let’s get married.Takuro Yoshida		Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming spring classic
105	Kamonegi OndoRemi Hirano		A humorous song depicting a club in Ginza
106	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
107	Examinee BluesTomoya Takaishi		A folk song depicting the struggles of exam-takers
108	The Song of KemekoThe Darts		A bittersweet love song depicting the feelings of a middle school crush.
109	What’s your name, Antiene?Tony Tani		Music filled with laughter, warmth, and humor
110	poppy flowerAgnes Chan		The pure singing voice and the fragile figure of the flower touch people's hearts...
111	Words of FarewellKaientai		“Okuru Kotoba” is a song of springtime farewells and bonds.
112	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsKyu Sakamoto		A heartwarming classic imbued with peace and friendship
113	Sexual Violet No. 1Masahiro Kuwana		1970s rock sound, adult passion
114	Melancholy TrainMichiya Mihashi		Mitsuo Mihashi’s moving classic, a big hit
115	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiKiyoshi Hikawa		A moving classic that captures the allure of enka
116	A Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro Yoshida		Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
117	Tokyo RhapsodyIchiro Fujiyama		A classic song from the Showa era: Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Tokyo.”
118	Ozasiki SongKazuko Matsuo, Mahina Stars		Kazuko Matsuo’s classic song—a heartrending love ballad set in Kyoto
119	Yokohama TwilightHiroshi Itsuki		Against the backdrop of twilight in Yokohama, the pain and melancholy of heartbreak…
120	Okay, that’s it.Hitoshi Ueki		The lyrics, sung to a light, upbeat rhythm, describe life...
121	Passionate loveHideki Saijo		This song, which depicts the turmoil of a passionate love, is Saijo...
122	The Splendor of the PrairieAgnes Chan		Amid nature-rich scenery, an echoing name and tears...
123	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Capo		A classic springtime song that conveys the importance of living naturally
124	Happy HinamatsuriLyrics: Hachirō Satō / Music: Koyo Kawamura		“Ureshii Hinamatsuri,” released in 1936, is a heartwarming Hinamatsuri classic beloved by all generations.
125	March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji		A beloved song of encouragement in life for many years, co...
126	Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora		A masterpiece that sings of Hibari Misora’s life
127	Winter LightningAlice		A piece beautifully portraying a scene that resonates in the heart along with the winter cold…
128	Apple SongMichiko Namiki		A classic from 1946 that pines for a beloved apple. It was the first big hit after the war and evokes nostalgic memories for older generations.
129	the first strong spring windCandies		The charm of a nostalgic classic that sings of spring’s arrival
130	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthChiharu Matsuyama		Chiharu Matsuyama’s classic song “In the Vast Sky and on the Great Earth” is…
131	Osaka RhapsodyChisato and Mari Umihara		Senri Umino and Mari Umino’s “Osaka Rhapsody…”
132	A summer to rememberMomoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi’s song that passionately captures the bittersweetness of a summer romance...
133	Sūdara-bushiHajime Hana and the Crazy Cats		Hana Hajime and the Crazy Cats, where nostalgia meets cheerfulness...
134	A Letter from CanadaMasaaki Hirao Yoko Hatanaka		This, known as a hit song that represents the Showa era...
135	Hello from countries around the worldHaruo Minami		Haruo Minami's 'Hello from the Countries of the World'...
136	Cute babyMie Nakao		Mika Nakao, who soared to stardom in the ’60s...
137	Drifters’ Zundoko BushiThe Drifters		Speaking of popular songs from the Showa era, The Drifters’ ...