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Karaoke songs everyone can sing: Japanese tracks that are easy to enjoy with a group.

Have you ever all sung together when you went to karaoke with a group?

Since we don’t usually sing in unison with everyone, it gets super lively and fun, doesn’t it?

But one thing that can be tricky at times like that is choosing the songs.

When you think, “Songs everyone knows and can sing together to get the crowd going…,” you might find it hard to come up with good ones.

So in this article, I’ll introduce a bunch of songs that everyone can sing together!

I’ve picked a variety that cut across generations and genders, so I hope you find some favorites!

Karaoke songs everyone can sing together: Japanese tracks that are easy to enjoy with a group (31–40)

Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]
Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

A song that became a massive hit after being used in a cell phone commercial.

It features an easy-to-remember Okinawan-style melody and the simple sound of the sanshin.

The lyrics are straightforward, and since Mr.

Kiritani is an actor, he sings with great emotion, which really moves listeners.

It’s a surefire karaoke crowd-pleaser—an upbeat, sing-along anthem.

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

This is a song that became a hot topic as a tear-jerking ballad from a Doraemon movie.

The beauty of the chorus and Hata’s gentle voice are especially memorable.

It’s the kind of number that can move everyone to tears when sung together at karaoke after a farewell party or before a friend’s wedding.

Heavy rotationAKB48

[MV full] Heavy Rotation / AKB48 [Official]
Heavy rotationAKB48

A smash hit that represented 2010.

The music video, featuring members in lingerie and shot by Mika Ninagawa, also drew a lot of attention.

Among AKB48’s early hits, it’s a highly recognizable, upbeat rock ’n’ roll number.

It’s guaranteed to get the karaoke crowd fired up!

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo” topped the 2010 Karaoke Classics Ranking and still appears on the charts today.

Released in 2003 as her second single, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It’s a pure love song that straightforwardly sings about the feeling of being in love.

Around 2020, it caught fire in South Korea and became hugely popular on social media.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser, so be sure to sing it together with everyone!

Happinessarashi

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]
Happinessarashi

One of the most popular karaoke songs by Arashi, the hugely popular idol group that went on hiatus in 2020, is “Happiness.” Released in 2007 as their 20th single, it’s one of their signature tracks and topped the Oricon Singles Chart.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama Yamada Taro Monogatari and remains a staple brass band cheer at high school baseball games today.

Its relatively even-keeled melody makes it easy to create a sense of unity when sung by a crowd, and the driving beat is guaranteed to get everyone hyped!