Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.
Don’t you ever feel overwhelmed at karaoke with so many songs to choose from? That’s when this handy collection of popular karaoke songs comes in! It’s especially recommended for those who were students in the 1990s.
Oh, and of course, since we’re featuring hit songs, everyone else should enjoy it too!
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Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular J-Pop tracks (31–40)
This City (HOME MIX)Moritaka Chisato
A single by Chisato Moritaka, released on February 10, 1991.
Its sound spreads a fresh, energetic atmosphere; pure, strong love; a nostalgic warmth; and “liking” has such incredible power it can even create miracles! A hometown you can love that much is wonderful, isn’t it? Within its poppiness lies an intensely moving hometown song!
keep yourself aliveKahara Tomomi
Tomomi Kahara’s debut single, released on September 8, 1995.
A soundscape that evokes a near-futuristic image, vocals whose soaring high notes resonate in your ears, and an innovative music video.
This is the song that kicked off Tomomi Kahara’s string of hits.
It’s a track that combines both blazing energy and cool composure—like dry ice? A cool yet fiery song!
TRUE BLUELUNA SEA
Released on September 21, 1994, this is LUNA SEA’s fourth single.
With its incredibly impactful intro, it became such a massive hit that everyone recognizes it instantly as TRUE BLUE.
It races by in a flash, then melts into a noisy poignancy—less like crying and more like tears quietly falling.
It’s a fleeting track that makes you feel emotions dissolving into sadness.
For the momentEvery Little Thing
The fourth single by Every Little Thing, released on June 4, 1997.
In karaoke, it was such a massive ELT hit that you could hear it drifting from rooms all over the place! Its emotional, beautiful sound; vocals that radiate both strength and aching tenderness; and lyrics that portray a heart wavering, realizing, and breaking into a run—all strike straight to the chest.
It’s a love song with a dramatic arc that unfolds magnificently!