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Uplifting songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese tracks that people love to hear you sing

We’ve put together a list of Japanese pop songs that are guaranteed to get the party going for women!

Whether it’s with coworkers, friends, a girls’ night out, or a mixer, there are plenty of occasions when women head to karaoke.

Have you ever struggled with choosing what to sing?

Even if you think, “What songs will really hype everyone up?”, it can be hard to come up with the perfect pick.

So in this article, we’ll introduce some highly recommended, crowd-pleasing hits from popular J-pop tracks!

If you’re stuck on what to sing, definitely use this as a reference.

Alright, let’s dive in!

Upbeat songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese songs that make people happy when you sing them (21–30)

MomotaroSuiyōbi no Campanella

There’s probably no other song that takes a classic folktale and turns it into something this poppy—and this funny.

It was first released in September 2014 as a limited-edition 100-yen single, and later included on the 4th mini-album “Take Me to Onigashima.” With a storyline that adds clever twists to the familiar tale—like a shut-in protagonist and a pheasant deemed unfit for battle—it’s brimming with humor, and its catchy phrases will stick in your head after just one listen.

It’s perfect not only for getting the party going at karaoke, but also for breaking the ice and getting laughs at any get-together with friends.

Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon

Aimyon “Anatomy of You: Pure Love Song ~Die~” lyric video made on LINE
Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon

This is a song by the buzzworthy singer-songwriter Aimyon.

The shockingly impactful lyrics contrasted with the upbeat, catchy melody are surprising.

If you sing it at karaoke, people who know it will join in, and those who don’t will be amazed by the lyrics while still being drawn in by the catchy tune!

Upbeat songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese tracks that delight when you sing them (31–40)

Solo HeavenNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 “Heaven for Singles”
Solo HeavenNogizaka 46

Let me introduce “Ohitorisama Tengoku,” a song that might free you from your romantic worries just by listening to it.

It’s a track released by the idol group Nogizaka46.

The song portrays a woman who’s liberated from romance and enjoying a free, independent life.

With lively, upbeat choruses, it has an overall cheerful vibe.

It’s packed with catchy phrases that make you want to sing along.

In fact, there are many interpretations and analyses of the song, so looking into those can be fun as well.

Please, Bach!Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Please, Bach!” Music Video
Please, Bach!Hinatazaka46

A bright song with a catchy chorus melody and an appealing sense of rhythm.

Since many parts aren’t too high and can be sung without strain, it’s a relatively easy idol song for women to sing! It’s a cheerful, energetic track characteristic of Hinatazaka, so it will definitely get the crowd going! There are sections with a lot of words, but instead of trying to articulate every single syllable, you’ll sing more rhythmically if you keep it light and ride the melody.

You might initially struggle with the rhythm in the B-melody, but if you stay calm and focus on the spacing, the rhythm will lock in—so don’t worry.

Keep the meter in 4/4, and imagine resting on the first beat before singing.

Once you get that space right, it’ll sound really cool! There’s also a touch of Bach in the latter half of the song, making it irresistible for classical music fans!

Blue Sky BlueBuono!

Buono! – Blue-Sky-Blue (OPV)
Blue Sky BlueBuono!

This is a song by the idol unit Buono!, which Momoko Tsugunaga—aka Momochi—was a member of.

True to idol songs, it’s a refreshing track that’s sure to liven up a girls’ get-together! The tempo isn’t that fast, so it’s an easy song to sing.

a disguise; someone’s true colors (literally, “the skin of a disguise,” as in revealing someone’s true nature)Porukadotto Sutingurei

Polkadot Stingray is a rock band from Fukuoka Prefecture that’s especially popular among teenage girls.

Their signature style features hard-hitting lyrics and catchy, addictive melodies.

Their song “Bakenokawa” is also a striking, slightly menhera-style love song.

Say it out loudAwich

Awich – Say It Out Loud (Prod. ZOT on the WAVE)
Say it out loudAwich

Awich, the hip-hop queen from Okinawa, released her track “Kuchi ni Dashite” in 2021.

The lyrics employ hip-hop’s double meaning technique, giving the song a slightly provocative, adults-only edge.

In the music video, women training in a boxing gym are portrayed as powerful and sexy.

While the expressions are bold, the song ultimately emphasizes the importance of speaking up and communicating with others.