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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 are crowd-pleasers to sing (41–50)

fireworksaiko

aiko - “Hanabi” music video
fireworksaiko

Aiko’s “Hanabi” leaves a strong impression with its unique perspective: wanting to look down on fireworks, which we usually view from below.

Released as a single in 1999, it reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart.

The lyrics, which sing of unwavering feelings, are heartrending and pair perfectly with Aiko’s characteristically bluesy melody line.

It’s also said that the song reflects her disappointment at being unable, due to her busy schedule after debuting the previous year, to attend the local fireworks festival she had gone to every year.

Upbeat songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese tracks that delight when sung (51–60)

Marigoldaimyon

Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Marigoldaimyon

The straightforward vocals and lyrics really pierce the heart.

It’s a song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture.

It was released in 2018 as her fifth single.

It’s a straightforward love song that warms you up when you sing it.

At karaoke with a couple, if the woman sings it to the man, it’ll liven up the moment and bring the two of you closer.

Be sure to sing it with feeling.

Everyone is a heroAI

[au Song] Everyone’s a Hero / AI (Full Cover by Kobasolo & Ansako)
Everyone is a heroAI

An AI song known for its catchy, easy-on-the-ear melody.

It became a hit after being used in a mobile phone commercial.

AI’s songs are often grand and powerful with uplifting lyrics, so they all get people excited, but this one is the easiest to sing and the most popular—highly recommended!

milkaiko

aiko- 『milk』music video
milkaiko

Milk, a signature song by the charismatic aiko—whom countless people admire and aspire to be like—expresses the feelings of love through deep lyrics.

Many women love this track, and it’s crafted to be an uplifting song that makes you want to sing along in shared emotion.

To the Lightmiwa

A song by miwa that was featured as the theme for a popular drama and became a big hit.

She sings it with a clear yet powerful, captivating voice, and many women admire her vocal ability and often choose it at karaoke.

It’s a track full of charm that gets you feeling energized just by listening.

Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’

EGO-WRAPPIN’s signature song “Kuchibashi ni Cherry.” Alongside Tsubakiya Shijuusou’s “Koiwazurai,” it’s a quintessential track of Japanese jazz rock.

It’s a meticulously crafted sound that feels distinctly Japanese, with a touch of the Taisho era atmosphere.

Among bands with female vocalists, its top-tier musical sophistication really stands out.

summer festivalWhiteberry

Starting off slow and hitting maximum energy in the chorus.

It gives you a taste of summer, and by the time it ends, you’ll probably want to head to a summer festival.

Some people might even find old memories coming back when they hear this song.

It’s a very cute track, but it’s also great for getting the crowd going at karaoke—highly recommended!