Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs
When you get to karaoke, it’s hard to decide what to sing for the very first song, isn’t it?
Should you kick things off with something upbeat, start slow and ease into it, or just go with one of your personal favorites…?
For women who have this dilemma, here are some great recommendations for the first song at karaoke!
We’ve gathered a variety of hit tunes—from tracks that will get the energy soaring right from the start to songs that gently warm up the vibe.
Use this as a guide when you head to karaoke with friends, a partner, or family!
Nail that opening number and make it a super fun karaoke time!
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If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi
Since “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara” doesn’t have drastic pitch changes, it’s a perfect song to start off a karaoke session.
Its gentle melody and not-too-fast tempo make it very easy to sing! It’s also a well-known classic that many people recognize, so I highly recommend it.
The ultimate fave!Suzuki Airi
A passionate song celebrating love for one’s “oshi” (beloved idol or favorite).
Airi Suzuki’s clear, transparent vocals resonate as if speaking for the fans.
Released in October 2023, the track drew attention as the theme song for the TV Tokyo drama “My Oshi Became My Boss.” Included on the album “28/29,” the song expresses deep affection and respect for one’s oshi.
Sing it at karaoke to fully convey your feelings for your favorite.
It’s perfect for pumping up a get-together with friends or expressing your feelings to someone special through song.
Make you happyNiziU
A NiziU track known for its lively dance and bright lyrics.
Released simultaneously in Japan and Korea in June 2020, it became a huge hit, surpassing 100 million streams.
While the lyrics, filled with the wish “I want you to smile,” seem to express the feelings of a girl in love, they’re actually a message to their fans as well.
The jump-rope dance in the chorus went viral on TikTok, too.
If you sing and dance together with friends, the circle of smiles is sure to spread.
I wanted to see you.AKB48
AKB48’s landmark major-label debut single.
Its powerful message, expressing straightforward feelings for someone you love, really resonates.
Released in October 2006, the song was also used as the opening theme for TBS’s “Rank Kingdom,” bringing it to many listeners.
If you sing it as the first song at karaoke, it’s sure to lift the mood in the room.
It’s also perfect for those moments when you want to boldly share your feelings with your crush without being shy.
With its refreshing vocals and uplifting melody, it’s an ideal track to kick off a fun karaoke session.
more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku
Hitsujibungaku is an alternative rock band that delivers a sound that’s delicate yet powerful.
This work, where a sterile atmosphere coexists with warmth, is an ambitious piece that exquisitely fuses programmed beats with a full band sound.
Layered with vocalist Moeka Shiozuka’s distinctive voice, it vividly depicts a literary world.
Released as a CD single in September 2023, it was selected as the ending theme for the wildly popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 and is also included on the acclaimed album “12 hugs (like butterflies).” Characterized by a comfortable four-on-the-floor beat, it’s a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to sing something cool at karaoke.
Go ahead and show off its cool, magnetic charm to the fullest.
ROSEHANA
Like a flower that blooms beautifully despite its thorns, this song embodies a determination to live powerfully in any environment.
By accepting past wounds without hiding them and moving forward on one’s own feet, its message of independence and the protagonist’s strong will set listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Released in April 2025, this work is the debut single of HANA, a group formed from the audition program “No No Girls,” led by Chanmina and SKY-HI.
At the end of the same year, they won the Best New Artist Award at the 67th Japan Record Awards.
The commanding rap and rich choral layers create vocal work that will send your energy soaring the moment you grab the mic at karaoke! If everyone belts out the chorus together, it’s guaranteed to take the excitement to the next level.
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boyfriendaiko
It’s a very bright, girly song that gives a cute impression.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke when there are boys around.
The pitch isn’t too high, so it’s easy to stay on key, making it perfect as a warm-up for your first song.
Definitely try singing it as your opener!