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 (41–50)
You guys are kiwis, papayas, and mangoes, aren’t you?Nakahara Meiko
This was Meiko Nakahara’s sixth single overall, released on April 5, 1984.
Produced as a campaign song for Kanebo cosmetics at the time, it became a huge hit and propelled Nakahara into mainstream fame.
It’s a delightful track with a tropical, slightly Latin-flavored rhythm and melody, and lyrics that playfully spotlight the title phrase.
The key to making this song feel great at karaoke is, above all, locking into that bouncy Latin groove.
If it comes out flat, it can ruin the performance, so be sure to ride the rhythm and have fun singing it!
Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (51–60)
for you…Takahashi Mariko
A song with almost no changes in scale that can score high in karaoke.
The lyrics really convey the feelings when sung by an adult woman who’s had various experiences.
Even if you can’t project a big voice, you can still carry the chorus.
If you want to warm up your throat at the start of a karaoke session, this is the first song I recommend!
My loverGorin Mayumi
Mayumi Itsuwa is known as a pioneer among Japanese female singer-songwriters.
This signature song of hers is a poignant ballad themed around lost love and parting.
With melodies and lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners, it has remained beloved by many.
Released in August 1980, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and marked her first appearance at the 31st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
Written and composed by Itsuwa herself, there’s an anecdote that the demo vocal was so good it was released as is.
It’s recommended for women with strong vocal projection or anyone who can hit high notes, and its short length makes the lyrics easy to memorize.
Though it’s a heartbreak song, it’s one that, curiously, always gets the crowd going when sung.
Pink sighTakahashi Mariko
This was Mari Takahashi’s 10th single, released on May 21, 1984.
It became a hit as the commercial song for Mitsutaka’s “Camellia Diamond,” and is a classic that stands as one of her signature tracks.
It’s a very alluring, beautifully slow-tempo piece, so if a woman in her 50s sings it, she may be able to capture its mature charm.
Melodically, there aren’t many particularly difficult parts to sing, but if you perform it too plainly, it can end up sounding dull.
Be sure to understand the meaning of the lyrics and try to recreate the song’s world when you sing it!
LieYaita Hitomi
Hitomi Yaida’s classic “Uso” (Lie).
It’s a well-known song, so for many people, when they think of a ballad by her, this is the one that comes to mind first.
The track’s appeal lies in its very relaxed tempo.
While Yaida often writes songs with a wide vocal range, this piece has a narrower range and gentle pitch movement.
There are moments of falsetto, but she’s intentionally using falsetto for notes that could easily be sung in chest voice, so even those who aren’t confident in their range can sing it without difficulty.
Light Blue RainYagami Junko
Junko Yagami’s 1978 hit, with its beautiful high notes in the chorus, grabs listeners by the heart! Many were drawn to her sultry voice, which, despite her being only 20 at the time of release, conveyed a maturity beyond her years.
Try singing it yourself—mimic that exhilarating chorus while adding the unique allure that only someone in their 50s can bring!
Blue RainImai Miki
This is a song called “Blue Rain” by Miki Imai.
It’s included on her 20th album, “Sky.” The gentle piano performance and Miki Imai’s vocals highlight the beauty of the Japanese language.
When we hear “rain,” we tend to picture a gloomy mood, but this song transforms it into a sense of wistful longing.
It’s a track I’d love to hear sung during the rainy season.
