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!
Playlist
| A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Tokyo Meguri-ai (Tokyo Serendipitous Encounters/Love by Chance in Tokyo)Ishikawa Sayuri / Kotokaze |  | A duet song by Sayuri Ishikawa and Hōki Kotofū |
| 2east | Spring LoversYamamoto Akira / Sakurada Junko |  play_arrow | Akira Yamamoto and Junko Sakurada’s “Spring Lovers…” |
| 3east | Breakup in the fifth yearHiroshi & Kībō |  play_arrow | A duet song depicting a breakup between a man and a woman |
| 4east | Secret tryst with DioMARIE, Hiroshi Itsuki |  play_arrow | A singer who performed under the name MARIE… |
| 5east | In time for the danceKoizumi Kyoko & Nakai Kiichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming duet, voices of hope |
| 6east | The Two of Us in 5 Minutes and 5 SecondsRōzu to Yūsuke |  play_arrow | A tipsy farewell, a duet weaving tender love |
| 7east | You know what,are-kun &『yuika’} |  play_arrow | A fun introduction that conveys the appeal of duet songs |
| 8east | Cleopatra’s DreamKobayashi Akira & Yashiro Aki |  play_arrow | A song collaborated on by Akira Kobayashi and Aki Yashiro... |
| 9east | Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō, Nara Mitsue |  play_arrow | A famed song of Blue Mountains that symbolizes the postwar era |
| 10east | Dreaming while cryingKayama Akio/Kimi |  play_arrow | A song about a love story between adults who can’t be honest with each other… |
| 11east | A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanAoi Shirō & Hino Mika |  play_arrow | The love game between a man and a woman—now this is a duet song... |
| 12east | Azusa No. 2karyūdō |  play_arrow | Harmony Singing Techniques of Azusa No. 2 |
| 13east | Love letter.Haji→ feat. Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | The appeal of love songs that depict fated romance |
| 14east | Kissin’ Christmas (Not Because It’s Christmas) 2023Kuwata Keisuke & Matsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | A moving duet by Keisuke Kuwata and Yumi Matsutoya |
| 15east | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of heartbreak |
| 16east | silver ringIshihara Yujiro & Ai Machiko |  | A duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Machiko Ai... |
| 17east | Sin and Honey feat. Mori Calliopesyudou |  play_arrow | An addictive, twisted love song between a man and a woman |
| 18east | Please realize that I’m saying thank you.Umizō Ryōta with Ōtake Shinobu |  play_arrow | Ryota Kaizo and Shinobu Otake’s Song of Gratitude |
| 19east | Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki |  play_arrow | The duet song “STEP UP LOVE” is outstanding! |
| 20east | white guitarcherisshu |  play_arrow | Loved by many as a classic of the Showa era and continuing to be cherished... |
| 21east | Miracle of LoveHide to Rozanna |  play_arrow | As one of the most iconic duet songs of the Showa era, many... |
| 22east | A Love Story in GinzaMakimura Junko / Ishihara Yūjirō |  play_arrow | As an insert song in the film 'From Town to Town Like a Whirlwind'... |
| 23east | Lonely ChaplinSuzuki Masayuki & Suzuki Kiyomi |  | Explanation of Kiyomi Suzuki’s duet songs |
| 24east | A Love Story in GinzaIshihara Yujiro to Makimura Junko | play_arrow | Since the two of you have such a rich mood, the character in the lyrics… |
| 25east | AM11:00HY |  play_arrow | HY's famous song that depicts a moment of happy love. |
| 26east | Orion in midwinterINFINITY 16 welcomez MINMI&Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song with an Orion constellation motif |
| 27east | Osaka Love TourMasuiyama Daishirō / Hino Mika |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love classic set in Osaka |
| 28east | Shianbashi BluesNakai Akira / Takahashi Masaru to Kororatīno |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting an adult romance set in Nagasaki |
| 29east | Naomi’s DreamHedoba to Dabide |  play_arrow | A gem of a love song by a man-and-woman duo that plays love |
| 30east | White is the color of lovers.Bettsi & Kurisu |  play_arrow | Colors of nature and clear harmony |
| 31east | Women live for loveMiura Hiroshi to Hanī Shikkusu |  play_arrow | Mood Kayōkyoku Songs by Hiroshi Miura and the Honey Six |
| 32east | elder sister and younger brotherAsaoka Ruriko / Hamada Mitsuo |  play_arrow | Depicting the compassion between a sister and brother in a classic Showa-era song |
| 33east | Modern Golden DemonKasagi Shizuko / Sakai Shunji |  play_arrow | An unconventional boogie-woogie number by Kasaogi and Sakai |
| 34east | Michinoku ShigureToba Ichirō / Murakami Sachiko |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love between a man and a woman painted against the scenery of Tohoku |
| 35east | In a corner of the Tokyo desertKurosawa Toshio / Kano Wakiko |  play_arrow | A duet portraying the loneliness and warmth of the city |
| 36east | IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart |
| 37east | clockShima Shigeko & Hikari |  play_arrow | A love song that transcends time, the bond between two people |
| 38east | Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage |  play_arrow | A summer youth duet song that resonates with the heart |
| 39east | Two People in OsakaMiyako Harumi · Miyazaki Masa |  play_arrow | A poignant farewell between a man and a woman set in Osaka... |
| 40east | Bright FutureOkonogi Mari, Hatanaka Hiroshi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad, a love song that echoes across the lake's surface |
| 41east | A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura |  play_arrow | A love song set in the streets of Ginza |
| 42east | Love Flight TimeSuzuki Masayuki & Kikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | A song about traveling with someone special during breaks from work |
| 43east | 5 o’clock in ShibuyaSuzuki Masayuki & Kikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | An urban classic depicting a rendezvous with a lover |
| 44east | You’re lying—again tonight.Rosu Indiosu & Shirubia |  play_arrow | A kayōkyoku song that portrays the bittersweet love between a man and a woman |
| 45east | Time lapse (feat. Yella.E)/kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | A heartrending love ballad by Japanese and Korean artists |
| 46east | Enough already, you.Kaoru to Hajime (CV. Tamura Yukari & Suzumura Kenichi) |  play_arrow | A Showa-style song for an anime theme |
| 47east | The one I still love even after we’ve broken upRosu Indiosu & Shiruvia |  play_arrow | A duet portraying the love of a man and woman who were once lovers… |
| 48east | parallel linesEve × suis from Yorushika |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Eve and suis, with a pleasant melody. |
| 49east | Baby, I love youTEE with Che'Nelle |  play_arrow | TEE and Che'Nelle's 'Baby I Love You' duet |
| 50east | wheat fieldOyonēzu |  play_arrow | "Barley Field" is among the many duet songs, bu... |
| 51east | The two are young.dikku mine, hoshi reiko |  play_arrow | “Futari wa Wakai” (The Two Are Young) is by the singer Dick Mine… |
| 52east | Turing LoveNanawo Akari feat. Sou |  play_arrow | The duet song from the anime “Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It.” |
| 53east | Beat de TouhiHama iku |  play_arrow | Easy for beginners to sing as a duet |
| 54east | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu/Naomi Campbell |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s hit songs and TV drama theme songs |
| 55east | Love SongKobayashi Sachiko & Umezawa Fumio |  play_arrow | A well-synchronized duet by Tomio Umezawa and Sachiko Kobayashi |
| 56east | Let’s sneak out of the party!Imawano Kiyoshiro to Shinohara Ryoko |  play_arrow | A gem of a collaborative song by Kiyoshiro Imawano and Ryoko Shinohara |
| 57east | Hold me, Fura FurafuraMizutani Chieko & Harumio |  play_arrow | An enka duet song by a comedian |
| 58east | Lonely ChaplinSuzuki Kiyomi with Rats & Star |  play_arrow | A classic duet that highlights each other's charms |
| 59east | Love is ShowSuzuki Masayuki feat. Takagi Reni |  play_arrow | A duet song by Masayuki Suzuki and Reni Takagi |
| 60east | Now, the Earth awakens.Naosumi Kamata, Yuko Yamaji |  play_arrow | A nostalgic duet, a song of dreams and adventure |
| 61east | Because together, we are one.Dear feat. WISE |  play_arrow | Love songs by Dear & WISE that sing about the essence of romance |
| 62east | Embrace the presentNOA |  play_arrow | NOA’s beautiful ballad, a heartfelt love song |
| 63east | Summer LovebirdsToshi & Naoko |  play_arrow | Toshihiko Tahara and Naoko Ken are Toshi ... |
| 64east | red glassAi George, Chinami Shima |  play_arrow | Sing in a sequence where No. 1 is a man and No. 2 is a woman... |
| 65east | Love VacationZa Pīnattsu |  play_arrow | Generational Karaoke Standard Song: 'The Vacation of Love' |
| 66east | Love is vulnerable.Hide to Rozanna |  play_arrow | Hide and Rosanna's ... released in 1970 |
| 67east | The third-year affairHiroshi & Kībō |  play_arrow | Speaking of male–female duets, the first one that comes to mind is this… |
| 68east | Two People in GinzaIzumi Masako/Yamauchi Ken |  play_arrow | This song is by the American band The Ventures... |
| 69east | Because tonight is up to youOoki Hideo/Ninomiya Yoshiko |  play_arrow | As the Grand Champion of NHK Nodo Jiman (Singing Contest)... |
| 70east | Meoto KaidoTendō Yoshimi & Ichikawa Shōsuke |  play_arrow | An enka ballad by Yoshimi Tendo and Shosuke Ichikawa… |
| 71east | Maybe PART 2Kobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko |  play_arrow | When it comes to classic songs by a legendary duo from the Showa era, this is the one!… |
| 72east | A heart that says “my dear, my dear.”Kobayashi Akira / Asaoka Ruriko |  play_arrow | A duet by Akira Kobayashi and Ruriko Asaoka… |
| 73east | Naniwa Love DrizzleOka Chiaki / Miyako Harumi |  play_arrow | “Naniwa Koishigure” is about a domineering, patriarchal husband and the patience/endurance… |
| 74east | Just a little…Shimakura Chiyoko & Meguro Yūki |  play_arrow | It’s a classic song that depicts a heartrending moment of farewell. Chiemi Shimakura… |
| 75east | A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika • Aoi Shirou | play_arrow | A classic and captivating duet song |
| 76east | Men and women, no matter how old they are.Sugi Ryōtarō & Murata Yuri |  play_arrow | Ryotaro Sugi and Yuri Murata’s duet song… |
| 77east | I won’t let you go tonight.Yukio Hashi・Ritsuko Abe |  play_arrow | Duet masterpiece: a heart-stirring song that depicts love |
| 78east | Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri |  play_arrow | A duet by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga... |
| 79east | Mon Amour, Mon Ami ~My Beloved~Mizumori Kaori & Harada Ryuuji |  play_arrow | An adult love song by Kaori Mizumori and Ryuji Harada |
| 80east | Lovestruck MidosujiEmoto Tsuneki & Irie Machiko |  play_arrow | As one of the duet songs that typify the Showa era, ... |
| 81east | I loved you, loved you, I ended up falling so in love.Tashiro Miyoko & Wada Hiroshi to Mahina Sutāzu |  play_arrow | “Aishite Aishite Aishichatta no yo” is, very... |
| 82east | That’s a tearjerker.Ishihara Yūjirō & Kawanaka Miyuki |  play_arrow | As one of the iconic duets that embellished numerous classic songs of the Showa era... |
| 83east | Dawn of PartingIshihara Yūjirō / Yashiro Aki |  play_arrow | “Dawn of Parting,” released in 1974.… |
| 84east | A Nighttime EncounterIshihara Yūjirō / Yashiro Aki |  play_arrow | A duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Aki Yashiro... |
| 85east | AmanSugawara Yoichi / Shiruvia |  play_arrow | A duet by Yoichi Sugawara and Sylvia... |
| 86east | The Day Love Was BornFujitani Miwako, Ouchi Yoshiaki |  play_arrow | This song could be called a classic duet number. Love is... |
| 87east | Our Love SongMiyako Harumi, Itsuki Hiroshi |  play_arrow | The master of the enka world, Harumi Miyako, and Hiroshi Itsuki are… |
| 88east | If I Fall in Love feat. Sora-ne & ☆Taku TakahashiSuzuki Airi |  play_arrow | Duet song, Crystal Kay cover |
| 89east | elegyTakakura Ken & Yashiro Aki |  play_arrow | This work is woven together by a legendary actor of the Showa era and the queen of the enka world... |
| 90east | two peopleIchirō Toba, Yuri Harada |  play_arrow | A moving work that sings of the bond between Toba and Harada |
| 91east | Angels of the CityHoriuchi Takao / Katsura Ginshu |  | City Angels is kind of like an ordinary kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) song... |
| 92east | I won’t let you go tonight.Abe Riitsuko / Hashi Yukio |  play_arrow | It's Yukio Hashi's astonishing 149th single... |
| 93east | I won’t forget it.Yamamoto Jōji, Jōnouchi Sanae |  | The classic song by Joji Yamamoto and Sanae Jounouchi, “Wasureru Monka.” |
| 94east | Both hands to the starry skyShimakura Chiyoko / Moriya Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Hiroshi Moriya, known for his sweet yet husky vocals, and… |
| 95east | Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Gen Tetsuya/Kawanaka Miyuki |  play_arrow | This duet song doesn’t really fit into what you’d call enka... |
| 96east | Raised in ShinjukuTsuyama Yoko / Oki Hideo |  play_arrow | A duet that makes me imagine a somewhat lonely man and woman... |
| 97east | Sunset HillIshihara Yūjirō/Asaoka Ruriko |  | The great Showa-era superstar Yujiro Ishihara and that irresistible allure... |
| 98east | Maybe Part IIKobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko |  play_arrow | I was really surprised when I first saw this duo... |
| 99east | Naniwa Love DrizzleMiyako Harumi · Chiaki Oka |  | In a song that feels so quintessentially Kansai, once again, Oka... |
| 100east | Open the doorKanda Sayaka, Tsuda Eiyu |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime film that became a social phenomenon worldwide... |