Songs women like. Famous and popular Japanese songs.

Woman of the Kiso RoadHarada Yuuri

Kisoji Woman — Showa Song — Yuri Harada

This song is about a woman who experienced what could be called the greatest love of her life.

For certain reasons, she is now separated from the man she loved, yet she cannot let go of her single-hearted devotion to him and looks back on those days with fondness.

Even if love ends sadly in parting, perhaps you can still say it was a wonderful love precisely because you can go on loving that person.

Listening to this song evokes those feelings.

Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo

Snow Country by Ikuzo Yoshi

This song portrays a woman’s heart, devoted single-mindedly to the man she loves, to the point of aching sorrow.

Even though their bodies are now apart in different places, her sadness, born from being unable to separate her heart from his no matter what, comes through with heartrending clarity.

You can’t help but imagine just how captivating this man must be to inspire such unwavering devotion.

It’s a wonderful piece whose beautiful melody and female chorus transcend the boundaries of the enka genre.

youUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada 'Anata'

This is a song by Hikaru Utada with impressive, masterful lyrics that let you imagine “you” as a lover, family member, friend—anyone.

No matter what happens around us, my love for you will never change—those straightforward, powerful feelings are expressed in beautiful words.

While Hikaru Utada’s songs aren’t easy to sing, if you deliver the lyrics with care, they’re sure to touch the listener’s heart.

If you’re going to karaoke with a guy you’re interested in, why not take the plunge and choose this one?

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White LightAmuro Namie

White Light / (Lyric Video)

Namie Amuro, who reigned as Japan’s diva with her timeless beauty and powerful dance, has long been adored—many men are surely fans, and women admire her style as well.

While Amuro is often associated with cool, high-energy dance performances, her vocals on ballads are also outstanding.

White Light is a love song perfect for winter.

Even a heart that’s frozen can feel wrapped in warmth when you’re with the one you love.

It’s a song that heals the heart.

If someone sings it at karaoke, its soothing effect might just steal your heart.

Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako

[Full Lyrics Included] 'Yume o Akiramenai de' by Takako Okamura (by Macro Stereo & Elmon)

Upbeat love songs are popular with men, too.

One such recommended love song is Takako Okamura’s “Yume wo Akiramenai de” (“Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams”).

Its positive, energetic lyrics make it a popular anthem of encouragement, and it enjoys strong support from male listeners.

As a classic love song, it’s well-known across generations of men, so adding it to your selection repertoire will be very useful.

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