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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 (101–110)

Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss ModernMinamino Yoko

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Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss ModernMinamino Yoko

The lovingly crafted song is characterized by bright, emotionally rich lyrics themed around youth and romance.

Its lyrics, which convey a sense of pure maidenly feelings, frequently feature seasonal touches and depictions of nature, intertwined with shifts in emotion.

Released in 1987, the piece was produced as the theme song for an animated film of the same name.

The movie, starring Yoko Minamino, became a major hit, further enhancing the song’s appeal.

Easy to sing at karaoke and evoking a sense of nostalgia, this track is recommended for fun moments with friends or when you want to look back on memories.

A net with a sighMinamino Yoko

Yoko Minamino “Toiki de Net” from TBS The Best Ten Blu-ray BOX (released June 26, 2024)
A net with a sighMinamino Yoko

Yoko Minamino’s songs delicately portray bittersweet romances that resonate deeply with listeners.

The world they create—woven from light, upbeat rhythms and luscious melodies—captures the very essence of 1980s idol pop.

This track was released in February 1988 and was also used in a Kanebo commercial.

Its lyrics, which sing of a sweet-and-sour love that evokes the arrival of spring, likely struck a chord with many people.

Try singing it the next time you go to karaoke with friends—you’re sure to feel both a wave of nostalgia and a fresh sense of excitement.

Don’t give upZARD

Don't Give Up – ZARD (Full)
Don't give upZARD

Isn’t ZARD’s “Makenaide,” which plays every year in the latter half of 24-Hour Television, a song that everyone—regardless of age or gender—has heard at least once? If you sing it at karaoke, people around you will probably join in.

It’s a song that energizes you whether you’re listening or singing, so it’s highly recommended for karaoke!

Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu

A stylish song that sounds like something you’d hear as café background music.

It’s recommended for women who like romantic vibes.

Not many people actually know this track, so it’s unlikely to overlap with others’ picks—that’s part of its charm.

It’s a really good song, so sing it lightly and get everyone excited!

youKozaka Akiko

Akiko Kosaka “Anata (You)” 1973
youKozaka Akiko

It’s a number marked by a dramatic melody that conveys a sense of story not only through its lyrics but through the tune itself.

Astonishingly, she first sang it at just 16! With this song, she won the Grand Prix at the Yamaha Popular Song Contest.

It’s a piece that makes you feel as if you’ve starred in an entire drama just by singing a single song.

Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s (111–120)

TAXISuzuki Kiyomi

This was the third single by Kiyomi Suzuki with Rats & Star, released in November 1987.

When I listen to this song, I can really feel the atmosphere of the bubble era at the time of its release coming through the music.

I think women in their 50s would definitely understand this feeling.

Kiyomi Suzuki’s singing is powerful and dynamic, rivaling that of Black singers, so it might be quite difficult for the average person to sing it as-is.

But I believe there’s a sensation that only those who experienced “that era,” when the world was more glamorous than it is now, can truly understand.

If you sing this song at a party where people of the same generation gather, it will surely be a hit!

CynthiaHarada Tomoyo

Tomoyo Harada, an actress and singer known for her gentle, translucent voice, leaves a lasting impression.

Among her songs, this one is especially recommended.

Released in July 1997 as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Dessin,” it’s a ballad centered on love and sincerity.

The tender melody combined with Harada’s soft vocals resonates deeply with listeners.

With its acoustic style and relaxed tempo, it doesn’t have the breathless pace common in many recent songs.

The vocal range sits in the mid-to-high register and isn’t particularly wide.

It’s a very easy song to sing, so give it a try.