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!
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Karaoke songs everyone can sing together. Easy-to-enjoy Japanese songs for groups (41–50)
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!
Karaoke songs everyone can sing together. Easy-to-enjoy Japanese songs for groups (51–60)
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!
Don’t give upZARD
The song I definitely want exam-takers to sing at karaoke is ZARD’s “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give In”).
In a 2018 ranking by Karaoke JOYSOUND of “songs that give you courage when you feel anxious about exams,” it placed first among people in their 30s and older and second among those in their 20s and older.
Even 25 years after its 1993 release, it remains an uplifting anthem loved by a wide range of generations.
If you hit a wall in your exam studies, take the plunge and go to karaoke—sing “Makenaide” together and give yourselves a refreshing break!
Do you want to build a snowman?Kanda Sayaka, Inaba Natsuki, Morohoshi Sumire
This song shines with the voices of Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, and Sumire Morohoshi, portraying the purity and poignancy of a girl innocently inviting a beloved person behind a closed door to come and play.
Created as an insert song for Disney’s Frozen, released in March 2014, it can be heard on the album Frozen (Original Soundtrack – Japanese Version).
The charm of this piece lies in its structure, which relays the growth of a single girl through three singers’ voices.
The way the innocent tone at the beginning gradually takes on a more earnest, heartrending quality over time powerfully moves listeners.
It’s perfect for karaoke—if you split the parts with friends, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the world of the story, creating a shared sense of immersion and a guaranteed emotional high.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
Contrary to the desire to meet, this back number song vividly evokes a man fretting over the distance between him and the person he likes.
Many people relate to the earnest lyrics that, while self-deprecatingly assuming he doesn’t stand a chance, still wish for a miraculous encounter.
Released in June 2013, the track is captivating for its contrast between a sense of driving speed and an awkward, tender love.
It was later used in a Kirin Beer commercial, so the melody should be familiar to everyone.
Sing it at karaoke and listeners will be drawn in by its straightforward emotion.
Why not win over the heart of someone you’re interested in with a choice that’s a little different from the usual standards?
SanctuaryDa-iCE
While Da-iCE’s songs are often thought of less in terms of harmonies and more as the two vocalists taking turns singing, this track, Sanctuary, is unusual in that it features choruses and harmonizing, giving it a choral feel.
That’s because it’s a co-written piece with Yuzu’s Kitagawa, and they put particular emphasis on the harmony sections.
Starting from the pre-chorus, there’s call-and-response, and the chorus builds with more harmonies, creating excitement.
Since the two vocalists—and the whole group—sing together, the harmonies are very pleasant to listen to.
In particular, the transition from the call-and-response into the harmonies in the chorus feels fantastic when it locks in, so it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at live shows or in karaoke!
SenbonzakuraHowaitoFureimu feat. Hatsune Miku
It’s a super famous song that every Vocaloid fan knows.
Since Sachiko Kobayashi and Wagakki Band have also covered it, I imagine many people who don’t usually listen to Vocaloid know it as well.
Its dramatic, Japanese-style melody practically guarantees a massive sing-along.