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 (1–10)
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
If there are a lot of younger members, such as at workplace karaoke, how about AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie”? It’s a popular song that often ranks high on karaoke charts.
The key is a bit high, but it’s mid-tempo, easy to sing, and really gets the crowd going.
Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo
Despite being her debut single, this masterpiece became Iyo Matsumoto’s signature song.
While it’s known as a track that sings of a 16-year-old girl’s pure first love, it actually also contains a critique of mass-consumption society.
With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-sing melody, it’s perfect for women in their 50s as well.
Released in October 1981, it was the song that cemented Iyo Matsumoto’s popularity.
It’s an ideal choice when you want to liven up a karaoke session.
Although it may seem like a high-pitched song, its narrow vocal range makes it a good fit for women with lower voices, too.
Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko
This was Kyoko Koizumi’s 20th single overall, released in November 1986.
It was also used as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Girl,” in which Koizumi starred for the second time.
The lyrics and composition were by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.
While Takamizawa is often associated with a high-tone vocal image, perhaps because this was a song provided for Koizumi, the vocal range used in the melody is kept very singable, and the melody itself is easy to remember and hum, so even those who aren’t confident singers should find it comfortable to perform.
That said, precisely because the vocal range is narrow, singing it too flatly can make it dull.
Please be mindful to create clear contrasts in your delivery—for example, by singing the pre-chorus (B section) with a bit more strength.
Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (11–20)
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
It’s the opening theme of the anime Touch, based on Mitsuru Adachi’s original work! It’s a song loved by people of all ages even today—not just women in their 50s—and it’s still frequently sung at karaoke.
Since the story is about aiming for high school baseball, brass bands often perform it during cheering at Koshien and other games.
With memorable phrases like “Hoshikuzu Loneliness,” and a kind of classic kayōkyoku vibe yet a coolness that sets it apart from other songs, it’s no wonder this track draws you in.
Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato
This was Chisato Moritaka’s 16th single overall, released on June 25, 1992.
It was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Matta Nashi!” As you’d expect from Moritaka, whose album “Hijitsuryokuha Sengen” caused quite a stir, this song has a very laid-back feel and is extremely easy to sing.
It was a big hit when it came out, so as of 2022, I imagine many women in their 50s fondly remember singing it at karaoke back then.
Being in your 50s is widely considered “middle-aged,” but I actually think it’s great fun to sing this song precisely after you’ve reached that stage.
Don’t overthink it—just enjoy yourself.
See you.o nyanko kurabu
Among Onyanko Club’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Ja ne.
Released in March 1986, it’s characterized by an uplifting message that captures both the sadness of parting with members and a sense of hope for the future.
Its brisk melody and Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics evoke a nostalgic feeling of youth in listeners.
As the group’s first single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts, it has remained a beloved signature song among many fans.
Its tune is also easy for women in their 50s to sing, so why not try it at karaoke with friends or at a class reunion?
Opera Glasses in WinterEri Nitta
Known as a classic of idol pop, this song delicately expresses the loneliness and poignancy of a winter night, as well as the stirrings of love, while depicting the scene of white snow quietly piling up as if blooming on a windowpane.
Eri Nitta’s transparent, pure vocals further enhance the song’s world.
Released on January 1, 1986, it achieved great success, including reaching No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s a piece that lets you feel the beauty of moments when you face your own heart on a quiet snowy night, and the warmth that love brings.
Because the original track has a soft, floaty intonation, slight pitch deviations may seem like a faithful recreation of it.
Combined with the straightforward vocal line, these aspects make it a song that’s relatively easy to sing.