Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs

Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako

Takako Matsu – Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~ (From “Frozen”)

Here’s a song used in Disney’s 2013 animated film Frozen.

Back then, lots of kids were humming it.

In the movie, it’s performed by American actress and singer Idina Menzel as the voice of Princess Elsa, and in the Japanese dub it’s sung by Takako Matsu.

It’s a challenging song, but since everyone knows it, singing it first could go over well.

There’s even a chance everyone present will break into a big sing-along.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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YELLOW YELLOW HAPPYPocket Biscuits

Chiaki – Yellow Yellow Happy

This slightly nostalgic “YELLOW YELLOW HAPPY” is sure to make those who know it think, “Ah, the memories!” And even if you don’t know the song, its very listenable and easy-to-remember melody will liven up the atmosphere at karaoke.

Feeling great!!mihimaru GT

mihimaru GT – Feeling Great ↑↑

It kicks off out of nowhere with “Hey DJ!” and keeps the energy sky-high—an irresistibly upbeat track.

If you sing it as the first song, it’ll instantly lift your mood and everyone else’s too.

I bet many people feel like, “This song really pumps me up!”

Adult Chick Childrenyama

yama 'Adult Chick Children' Music Video

Yama is a female singer-songwriter known for her stylish vocal delivery.

While she sometimes sings R&B and clearly has strong vocal ability, Adult Chick Children showcases a vocal line that stays easy to sing throughout, while still making full use of her signature style.

The song has a narrow range, and even with the key change in the latter half, there are no truly high phrases.

However, because the vocals are sung with a relatively thick whisper tone from start to finish, trying to replicate this too precisely can make diaphragmatic control difficult and cause you to run out of breath.

If you’re not used to diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing, start by singing without adding breathiness to your voice.

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Ryo

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Prisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaru

Utada Hikaru – Prisoner of Love

Hikaru Utada’s songs are often thought to be hard to sing because many of them are in a high key, but Prisoner of Love is easier to sing, so I recommend it.

The key range isn’t very wide, so it’s less likely you’ll go off pitch, making it a perfect song to start your vocal practice with.

The lyrics are easy to get emotionally invested in, so why not try singing it with your heart?

Pure AsiaPUFFY

PUFFY “Asia no Junshin Ami Yumi Emi ver.”

PUFFY’s songs don’t go very high, so they’re great and easy to sing for women with lower voices.

The tempo isn’t too fast either, making them a good choice for people who have trouble getting into a song or don’t want their tone-deafness to show.

The melodies are simple as well, so why not pick them for vocal practice?

Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “Kimagure Romantic” Music Video

A perfect song for when you want to kick things off with a cute, poppy track that instantly boosts the mood.

Ikimono-gakari’s “Kimagure Romantic” is a karaoke tune that gradually builds excitement toward the chorus and puts you in a lively, happy state—definitely one you should try singing.

The chorus has an indescribably bursting energy that’s super charming, giving it the vibe of a “cheerful girl!” It’s a cute number that will surely get everyone around you fired up and singing along when the chorus hits!

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utatane

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