[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!
Playlist
| [Japanese Female Artists] Recommended Songs for Guitar and Vocals [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | sunflowerAdo | play_arrow | A song like a flower turning toward the sun—hope and gratitude |
| 2east | Love WindIkuta Rira | play_arrow | A gentle song of love carried by the spring breeze |
| 3east | The song doesn’t have a title yet.Aogumo | play_arrow | Aogumo’s song that frankly expresses their feelings for music |
| 4east | BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei | play_arrow | Cinderella track and music video become a huge hit |
| 5east | Dinner Songtuki. | play_arrow | tuki.'s debut song is a love song that resonates with the heart. |
| 6east | To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa | play_arrow | A moving song that expresses the pain of heartbreak |
| 7east | Love thief.Yuika | play_arrow | A heart-throbbing song that captures the moment love begins with a 3-2-1 countdown |
| 8east | Become the windtsuji ayano | play_arrow | Ayano Tsuji’s soothing ukulele song |
| 9east | CHE.R.RYYUI | play_arrow | A bittersweet, pop song by YUI that evokes the feeling of spring |
| 10east | Stalker’s Song: 3rd Block, Your HouseAbe Mao | play_arrow | Abe Mao’s insanely passionate love song—lively and distinctive. |
| 11east | ContrastTOMOO | play_arrow | An emotionally rich youth anthem that resonates with the heart |
| 12east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon’s bittersweet love song becomes a big hit |
| 13east | Fuzzy NavelConton Candy | play_arrow | A popular youth song that sings of bittersweet first love |
| 14east | Sketchaimyon | play_arrow | A theme song depicting the friendship between Nobita and Doraemon |
| 15east | Become a flowerRyokushokushakai | play_arrow | Tsubomi: Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s moving theme song |
| 16east | I stillmilet | play_arrow | A ballad love song by milet, the theme song of the movie |
| 17east | heavy smokenishina | play_arrow | A poignant song of a fleeting love and nicotine dependence |
| 18east | Good-bye daysYUI | play_arrow | The poignant YUI classic from the film 'Song of the Sun' |
| 19east | To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa | play_arrow | Koresawa Releases a New Song of Gratitude and Courage |
| 20east | A bouquet with loveSuperfly | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that expresses gratitude and bonds |
| 21east | 1/2Kawamoto Makoto | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece from Rurouni Kenshin |
| 22east | Spring ThiefYorushika | play_arrow | A beautiful song that sings of the transience of cherry blossoms and the wind. |
| 23east | SUMMER SONGYUI | play_arrow | Summer youth, YUI’s classic song “CHE.R.RY” |
| 24east | don’t cry anymoremiwa | play_arrow | miwa's first major-release theme song |
| 25east | EYES ON YOUNishino Kana | play_arrow | A masterpiece by Kana Nishino that sings about the anxieties of love |
| 26east | Mutual loveaiko | play_arrow | Aiko’s theme song for the Detective Conan movie, a love song that resonates with the heart |
| 27east | Planet of Love ‘You’Tomioka Ai | play_arrow | A delicate song of cosmic love that resonates with the heart |
| 28east | SoupFujihara Sakura | play_arrow | A moving song that likens romance to soup |
| 29east | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko | play_arrow | Aiko’s signature songs, with delicate lyrics and catchy melodies |
| 30east | What I choseYuika | play_arrow | A heartwarming song to listen to when you're torn between fate and choice |
| 31east | Hello,my friendMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s moving masterpiece, a singing voice that resonates with the heart |
| 32east | Best FriendKiroro | play_arrow | “Churasan” theme song: a song of gratitude to a friend |
| 33east | Thank youikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s heartfelt masterpiece of gratitude |
| 34east | ButterflyKimura Kaera | play_arrow | A song for my best friend's wedding, characterized by warm vocals and lyrics. |
| 35east | Song of PointillismInoue Sonoko | play_arrow | Sonoko Inoue’s movie theme song, a moving ballad |
| 36east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai | play_arrow | A sweet-and-sour love song about cherries |
| 37east | tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa | play_arrow | Koresawa’s breakup song, suitable for solo acoustic (singer-songwriter) performance |
| 38east | Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Theme song of Kiki's Delivery Service, perfect for beginner guitarists |
| 39east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika's lyrical theme song |
| 40east | SakuraMyuk | play_arrow | A delicate, deeply emotive ballad depicting a springtime farewell |
| 41east | Sentimental KissShio Reira | play_arrow | A classic by Rei-la Ushio that portrays a heartrending love. |
| 42east | pupilŌhara Sakurako | play_arrow | A cheer song that sings of Ohara Sakurako’s youth |
| 43east | The summer you gave meieiri reo | play_arrow | Leo Ieiri’s “Kimi ga Kureta Natsu” is hot. |
| 44east | Dear, boyHump Back | play_arrow | A powerful rock solo-acoustic song by Hump Back |
| 45east | soupFujihara Sakura | play_arrow | Sakura Fujiwara’s 1st single, a sophisticated track |
| 46east | rainbow-coloredayaka | play_arrow | Ayaka’s theme song for “Hanako and Anne” |
| 47east | omnidirectional beautynozomi | play_arrow | Noashi’s captivating new song conveys self-affirmation |
| 48east | Your Anatomical Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon's shocking love song |
| 49east | The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari | play_arrow | Playing and singing (solo performance) of Ikimono-gakari’s famous song(s) |
| 50east | Anytime Anywheremilet | play_arrow | A moving song with a wistful voice that portrays hope for a reunion |
| 51east | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi | play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s moving, soul-stirring singing voice |
| 52east | First LoveUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada: classic songs about heartbreak and first love |
| 53east | threadNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpieces, songs that are often covered |
| 54east | A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria. | play_arrow | The debut original song that's popular on social media takes the No. 1 spot |
| 55east | Racing into the NightYOASOBI | play_arrow | The Appeal and Performance Difficulty of YOASOBI’s Early Signature Songs |
| 56east | Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Theme song of 'Homeless Child' (Ienakiko), a classic hit by Miyuki Nakajima |
| 57east | Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsRīgaru Rirī | play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of Takahashi Honoka, the vocalist of Regal Lily |
| 58east | HELLO〜Paradise Kiss〜YUI | play_arrow | A pop song for girls in love |


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