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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[Recommended for Women] This is the perfect first karaoke song! A roundup of popular Japanese hits (21–30)
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.
Happinessarashi
A signature song by Arashi packed with a heart-thumping rhythm and an uplifting message.
It sings of the strength to overcome adversity and hope for the future.
Released in September 2007 as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” it was also used in a JAL commercial.
Its bright, positive lyrics are sure to gently nudge listeners forward.
A perfect feel-good song for hyping up a karaoke session with friends or boosting your mood.
High-pitched Vocal Range TestKimura wai P feat. Hatsune Miku
The song by Kimura Y-P feat.
Hatsune Miku is a unique work themed around challenging the high register.
With the fun concept of testing singers’ vocal ranges, it captivated many listeners.
Released in August 2013, it sparked major buzz on Niconico and YouTube! It’s also available in karaoke, and it’s guaranteed to liven up gatherings where friends compete over who has the widest range.
If you’re confident in your high notes, give it a try.
It’s a difficult song, but the sense of accomplishment when you make it through is exceptional!
Fuzzy NavelConton Candy
A song that portrays a sweet yet bittersweet love, carried by Conton Candy’s clear, translucent vocals that gently seep into the heart.
Through the aromas and colors of cocktails, it appeals to all five senses—a fresh, sensorial love song.
Released in April 2023, it caught fire on social media and resonated with many listeners.
If you make it your first karaoke pick, it’s sure to bring back sweet-and-sour memories of youth.
Perfect for hyping things up with friends or subtly catching the attention of someone you secretly like!
I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase
Here is Nanase Aikawa’s debut single, released in 1995.
Written, composed, and produced by Tetsurō Oda.
For people of a certain generation, it’s a nostalgic, soul-stirring track.
Aikawa was marketed with the image of a slightly shadowy, bad-girl type, so this song is perfect for women aiming for that vibe.
If you kick off your set with this as the first song, your karaoke time is guaranteed to be a blast.
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
This song, released in 1985 by Hiromi Iwasaki’s younger sister, Yoshimi Iwasaki, was used as the first opening theme of the anime Touch.
It’s a tune that instantly brings back the anime’s visuals and is sure to resonate with people of a certain generation.
It’s also used as a cheer song at high school baseball games, so many of you have probably heard it.
Its energetic, refreshing vibe makes it perfect as the first song.
Even if you’ve only ever heard the chorus, this is a track you should definitely practice and give a try.
Yeah! Super holiday!Matsuura Aya
A bit nostalgic!? This song has an ultra-upbeat tempo and is a fail-safe pick for the first track—highly recommended.
I think every generation has heard it at least once.
Let’s crank up the vibe all at once with Ayaya power!