A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
Picking out love songs from duet tracks!
Showa-era kayokyoku is full of classic duet songs that portray the romantic dynamics between men and women.
For example, many people know songs like “Lonely Chaplin” and “Ai ga Umareta Hi,” even across different generations.
In this article, we introduce a variety of duet songs from Showa kayokyoku to the latest J-pop.
Many of them are great for karaoke, so once you find a favorite, be sure to try singing it as a duet!
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Love songs you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! (41–50)
IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi
Set in an izakaya, this song delicately portrays the subtle emotions of lonely men and women.
Yu Aku’s woven lyrics and Katsuo Ono’s soul-stirring melody blend beautifully, evoking a mature worldview steeped in the atmosphere of the Showa era.
The distinctive voices of Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi gently envelop a scene where loneliness and warmth intertwine.
Released in October 1982, this work has continued to be loved as one of Hiroshi Itsuki’s signature songs.
A new duet version with Fuyumi Sakamoto was produced in October 2017.
With lyrics that touch on the nuances of life and a familiar, accessible melody, it’s a wonderful choice for everyone to enjoy singing at karaoke.
Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki
Here’s a recommendation for those who want to sing an adult duet: “STEP-UP LOVE,” released in 2017.
It’s a funky, cool dance tune born from the collaboration between rapper DAOKO—known for songs like “Uchiage Hanabi”—and singer-songwriter Yasuyuki Okamura, celebrated for his distinctive style in tracks like “Kahlua Milk.” Irresistibly catchy and danceable without being overly sultry, it just won’t let you stop! Their back-and-forth is so cool you’ll definitely want to imitate it.
How about a little escapism with this slightly offbeat pick?
Baby, I love youTEE with Che'Nelle
“Baby I Love You,” one of TEE’s signature and most-covered songs, is also a classic wedding tune.
In this special duet, TEE teams up with Che’Nelle, who made waves by singing the theme song for the movie “Umizaru.” Speaking of Che’Nelle, she also did the English version of “Baby I Love You,” right? They’re both fantastic on their own, but together they’re absolutely breathtaking.
If “Baby I Love You” is the song that marks your wedding memories, be sure to give it a try at karaoke!
wheat fieldOyonēzu
Among the many duet songs, “Mugibatake” (“Wheat Field”) has a comical vibe.
The lyrics tell of love budding between a young man and woman in the countryside, eventually leading to marriage, making it perfect as a duet for a young rural couple.
With this duet, I think you can sing without feeling shy.
The two are young.dikku mine, hoshi reiko
Futari wa Wakai (The Two Are Young) is a duet song by singer Dick Mine and actress Reiko Hoshi, released in 1935 as the B-side to the theme song of the comedy film The Peeped-at Bride.
A duet between a major pre- and postwar star—who was even labeled delinquent for singing jazz before the war—and a movie star drew widespread attention.
With lyrics by Hachirō Satō and music by Masao Koga, its sweet words and bright, light melody resonated with the public, and it reportedly became a bigger hit than the A-side.
Turing LoveNanawo Akari feat. Sou
A collaboration number between Nanaou Akari, known for “Dame-kawa Girl,” and Sou, an artist active on sites like Niconico.
It was selected as the ending theme for the anime “Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It.” Since it’s a male-female duet, it’s naturally fun to sing as a mixed pair, but the male part isn’t too low, so two women can enjoy it as well.
With its upbeat, poppy melody, singing it as a duo is sure to get the crowd going.
The lyrics have a lot of words and include some rapid-fire sections, so it might be a good idea to split the parts even more finely between the two of you.
Beat de TouhiHama iku
Speaking of duets, the appeal often lies in the layered vocals, but Hamaiku’s “Beat DE Touhi” is characterized more by its beginner-friendly, low-difficulty melody line, making it easy to try even for newcomers.
The way it breezily sings about the negative feeling of “I just want to escape from this reality for now” both resonates with listeners and makes you want to imitate and sing along.
Hamaiku’s songs are fun to sing, so they’re a great recommendation when you’re unsure what to pick at karaoke!