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.
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Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (81–90)
camouflageTakeuchi Mariya
Camouflage by singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi.
It was selected as the theme song for the drama Sleeping Forest starring Takuya Kimura.
The overall key is on the lower side, and the same melody is repeated in the chorus, making it a very easy song to sing.
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
This was Yumi Matsutoya’s 26th single, released in October 1994.
Chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama of the same name, it became a huge hit and a million seller.
The vocal melody stays within a range that most women can sing without strain.
However, because the melody is centered in the lower to mid range, if you sing it in a mumbling way, the song’s charm won’t come through.
Be sure to use a soft yet confident tone.
Since it’s a Yumi Matsutoya song with her distinctive voice and delivery, it could also be fun to enjoy it with a bit of impersonation!
Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko
This was singer-songwriter Akiko Kobayashi’s debut single, released in August 1985.
It became a massive hit, partly because it was chosen as the theme song for the popular TBS drama “Friday Wives III: Falling in Love,” and it went on to win the Newcomer Award at the 27th Japan Record Awards that same year.
As such a major hit, it’s hard to imagine that any woman in her 50s, as of August 2023 when this was written, hasn’t heard it at least once.
It’s a very gentle, heartfelt ballad with a relatively narrow vocal range, making it a comfortable choice even for those who don’t sing often.
Be sure to cherish each word of the lyrics and take care not to sing it roughly.
Detective StoryYakushimaru Hiroko
The classic film “Detective Story,” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.
This piece was released as the movie’s theme song.
When it comes to Hiroko Yakushimaru’s vocals, her enveloping, gentle voice is distinctive, and this song showcases exactly that.
Overall, the vocal line has little fluctuation, and the range is kept relatively narrow.
It may feel slightly high, but you can handle that with key adjustment, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
The songs of Momoe Yamaguchi, a singer who represents the Showa era, remain timeless and can still be heard in many places today.
“Ii Hi Tabidachi,” which also made headlines when her eldest son, Yutaro Miura, released a cover album, is a song that appeals to people of all ages and genders.
With its mid-tempo pace and narrow vocal range, I think it’s easy to sing even for those with lower voices.
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: ‘In the Midst of a Dream’Yakushimaru Hiroko
This is the theme song of the film Sailor Suit and Machine Gun starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.
With this movie and the song of the same title, Yakushimaru shot to stardom.
The film itself has been remade, and the song has been covered by Masami Nagasawa and Kanna Hashimoto, making it a timeless classic.
Yakushimaru’s voice—melancholic yet resolute—perfectly matches the story’s world.
Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s (91–100)
BEACONDREAMS COME TRUE
For women in their 40s, isn’t DREAMS COME TRUE arguably the most popular musical duo? They have many classic songs, but the one I recommend as an easy pick even for those who aren’t great at singing is BEACON.
This relatively new track was released in July 2025 as the theme song for the TV drama “The Great Pursuit: Metropolitan Police Department SSBC Major Crimes Unit.” The song marks a return to the late-1990s to early-2000s style, featuring a wistful yet nostalgic melody.
In particular, the bass line carries a nostalgic effect that you don’t often hear in contemporary Japanese pop.
As for the vocal line, it has a relatively narrow range for a DREAMS COME TRUE song.
While there are plenty of long sustained notes, the overall pitch movement is gentle.