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Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s

Some women in their 50s may have drifted away from listening to or singing music because they’re so busy with everyday life.

Even when they occasionally go to karaoke with friends, they often struggle to choose songs.

There are probably quite a few people who feel that way.

This time, we’ve put together a selection of songs for women in their 50s—nostalgic and, we hope, easy to sing.

We hope this article will inspire you to rediscover the joy of singing.

Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (61–70)

ONE SUMMER NIGHTMatsubara Miki

ONE SUMMER NIGHT is a song by Miki Matsubara that captures bittersweet memories of a summer night.

Its pop, melodious arrangement blends with her clear, translucent vocals to deeply move listeners.

Released in 1982, the composition was by Yuichiro Oda, and the track is included on the album SEE・SAW.

The lyrics portray a fleeting summer romance and are likely to resonate with women in their 50s.

While it has a somewhat Western pop flavor, the vocal line is relatively simple among songs of that style, so if you’re looking for an easy-to-sing city pop number, give this one a try.

A seagull is a seagull.Naoko Ken

These days, Naoko Ken does comedy sketches on variety shows, but she’s also a highly skilled singer.

She delivers the bittersweet feelings of a woman in “A Seagull Is a Seagull” with great appeal.

The song even won the Gold Prize at the Japan Record Awards, and it’s one you won’t forget after a single listen.

Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya - Alone in the Twilight (Recording for Speaker Evaluation)
Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya is a leading Japanese singer-songwriter who has been active for many years.

For women in their 50s, she might be the perfect artist.

She has many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Hitori in the Twilight.” It features a vocal line that showcases her signature Yuming style, yet the melody doesn’t jump drastically up and down, so it’s relatively easy to keep pitch.

The chorus raises the voltage all at once, but the overall range isn’t that wide, so if you choose the right key, even those with lower voices should be able to sing it without difficulty.

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE GReeeeN (from Heisei Budokan LIFE IS GOING ON AND ON Live Ver.)
Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

The 2018 collaboration between GReeeeN’s HIDE and MISIA, “Ai no Katachi feat.

HIDE (GReeeeN).” As a song that rivals “Aitakute Ima” and “Everything” in popularity, many women in their 50s are likely familiar with it.

This piece is arranged within a slightly narrower vocal range of mid1 A to mid2 F, making it easier to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.

However, the average pitch is mid1 G#, which is low for a women’s song, and the final big chorus features high phrases close to mixed voice.

Keep these two points in mind when singing.

Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi – The Doors of Life (Official Music Video)
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

A song by Mariya Takeuchi released in 2007.

In the context of her overall career, it’s a mid-period work, so it might not be from the generation of women in their 50s, but it is extremely popular among fans.

Its appeal lies in lyrics whose depth becomes clearer with age, paired with a warm melody crafted to match.

The vocal range is slightly wide at mid1E to hiC#, but the pitch movement is gentle, making it a relatively easy song to sing overall.

There’s an English lyric section in the middle, so if you’re unsure about pronunciation, make sure to drill the linking beforehand.

LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE「LOVE LOVE LOVE」
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE

This is DCT’s signature song, Love Love Love.

The bittersweet lyrics and melody are irresistible, aren’t they? With this track, Dreams Come True sold over 2.48 million CDs, making it the best-selling single they’ve ever released.

It was the theme song for the drama “Say You Love Me,” starring Takako Tokiwa and Etsushi Toyokawa.

The vocal range is on the lower side, so it’s a song I’d love to hear sung in a sultry low register!

My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi

A classic Yuumin number that’s also known as a Christmas song! It was used as the theme song for the film “Take Me Out to the Snowland” starring Tomoyo Harada.

It’s a bright, upbeat track, perfect for getting hyped and singing along with friends of the same generation! Try singing it while reminiscing about your youthful Christmas love stories!