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[Japanese Female Artists] Recommended Songs for Guitar and Vocals [2026]

There have always been many people who, upon picking up a guitar for the first time, start by learning a few easy chords and trying simple strumming-and-singing.

Since the spread of the internet, it’s also become common for people to post “I tried singing” videos with an acoustic guitar, covering famous songs by well-known artists and even using that as a springboard to a debut.

In this article, we’re focusing on “strumming-and-singing,” the timelessly effective way to deliver a song straight to listeners, and introducing J-POP by female artists only—from the latest hits to classic masterpieces—that we’d love you to try performing on guitar.

We’ve also included videos of actual performances, so use them as a reference and enjoy!

[Japanese Female Artists] Recommended Songs for Guitar and Vocals [2026] (51–60)

Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsRīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – 'Stars, Freckles, and Diamond' (NHK 'Minna no Uta' December 2024–January 2025)
Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsRīgaru Rirī

Honoka Takahashi, the vocalist of Regal Lily, expresses a unique worldview with delicate expressiveness and an emotional guitar sound.

Blending alternative rock and indie rock, she formed the band and began performing while still in high school.

She has been active internationally, including appearances at SXSW in the U.S.

and a tour in China, and has released the albums “bedtime story” and “C to shi ikeru mono.” She has also created numerous tie-in songs for films and anime, captivating listeners with her clear, transparent voice and distinctive sensibility.

As an artist who provides music for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” she enjoys broad support across a wide audience.

HELLO〜Paradise Kiss〜YUI

HELLO / YUI【Cover】

HELLO ~Paradise Kiss~ is a song written in 2011 as the theme for the film “Paradise Kiss.” The lyrics reflect the film’s world exactly as it is, and the music video has a charming pastel-colored finish.

This heart-thumping pop tune is a perfect fit for a girl in love.

In conclusion

We’ve put together a comprehensive selection of songs by female artists that are perfect for guitar-and-vocal performances.

In addition to hits by popular female singer-songwriters, we’ve included a wide range of songs—even ones whose original versions don’t feature acoustic guitar.

If you search online or on YouTube, you should be able to find chord charts for each song, so try arranging them for a stripped-down performance.

If you’re a beginner, there are also scores arranged with simpler chords for easy playing, so be sure to check those out too!