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)
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!
Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (51–60)
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.
Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki
This is Miyuki Nakajima’s 31st single, released in May 1994.
Helped by being chosen as the theme song for the hit drama “Nobody’s Child” starring Yumi Adachi, it recorded million-selling sales.
Although it’s one of the Heisei era’s classic songs, its tempo makes it very easy to sing, and the vocal melody doesn’t span a wide range, so I think it’s also very singable for women in their 50s who aren’t comfortable with high notes.
If you clearly contrast the relatively softly sung A and B sections with the powerfully sung chorus, you can deliver a compelling performance.
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.
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.
Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato
Chisato Moritaka’s “Kibun Sōkai,” which seems to have a high key, is a song that’s easy to sing thanks to its clear rhythm and should go over well even with men in their 50s.
There’s also a simple bit of choreography in the chorus where you extend your hands alternately to the left and right, so everyone, please try copying it and have fun getting pumped up together!
PRIDEImai Miki
“PRIDE,” Miki Imai’s biggest hit, is a song known for its gentle vocals.
The lyrics and composition were done by Tomoyasu Hotei, who was involved as a producer at the time.
It was also used as the theme song for the 1996 TV drama “Doc.” Since the same melody is repeated often, it’s probably quite easy to sing, isn’t it?