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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)

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.

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Racing into the NightYOASOBI

Rira Ikuta - Racing into the Night (solo acoustic version)
Racing into the NightYOASOBI

A two-member music unit, YOASOBI, who built a unique worldview and presence by creating songs based on existing stories.

This is their first digital-only single.

Dominating the J-pop scene in 2020, it sparked a social phenomenon with overwhelming popularity among younger listeners.

By placing a capo on the 3rd fret, you can play it using relatively simple chords, but the song also presents challenges such as the tricky E7/G# chord shape, an increased number of barre chords after the key change, a fast tempo, and rapid chord changes.

It may be a bit difficult for beginner guitarists, but since it’s a song everyone knows, it’s sure to hype up the crowd when performed as a solo acoustic piece—so definitely give it a try!

Hoshino Takashi
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Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki

Between the Sky and You / Miyuki Nakajima Cover by Megumi Mori

This song features lyrics with deep emotion and a powerful message, and it is Miyuki Nakajima’s 31st single, released in May 1994.

Used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Ie Naki Ko,” it became a massive hit, selling over a million copies thanks in part to the show’s high ratings.

The lyrics, which express profound compassion for a loved one and empathy for the pain in the heart, are sure to resonate with listeners.

Since it is built on a simple chord progression, it might be a good choice to try as a guitar-and-vocal performance.

How about singing it while savoring the meaning of the lyrics and infusing it with the feelings you hold in your heart?

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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!