[2026 Edition] Karaoke Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s
For people now in their 40s, their youth was right in the middle of the CD boom and karaoke craze of the 1990s to early 2000s! Many of the massive hits tied to TV dramas and commercials were undoubtedly sung by countless people at karaoke.
In this article, we’ve picked out karaoke songs that are sure to get the party going—perfect for women in their 40s to sing! Hits from what could be called the golden age of J-POP are still popular among younger generations in the 2020s, so these are timeless classics anyone can sing.
The next time you go to karaoke to refresh yourself from busy days of work or parenting, be sure to use this article as a reference.
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[2026 Edition] Songs That 40-Something Women Will Want to Sing! Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Hits (81–90)
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is the band’s second major-label single and their biggest hit, marking their first entry into the top three on the Oricon charts.
It’s a track with a striking intro said to feature eight guitars in the recording, used to evoke shooting stars.
It’s the kind of song many people feel like listening to on summer nights.
TemptationGLAY
I bet many of you were totally hooked on GLAY back then.
This is a signature song by the rock band that represents Japan.
The fast-paced melody feels incredibly good, and whether you’re listening or singing along, it draws you right into its world.
Give it a go and sing it cool and with confidence!
LemonYonezu Kenshi
Appearing on the year-end 2018 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, Kenshi Yonezu is an artist whose popularity has been soaring.
While many of his songs are complex and hard to sing, Lemon is a slow-tempo ballad that’s easier to perform and very popular at karaoke.
It’s a big hit among younger people too, making it perfect for company karaoke gatherings.
TOMORROW NEVER KNOWSMr.Children
It was released as Mr.
Children’s sixth single.
Translating the title, it means “We Don’t Know About Tomorrow.” It’s an aspirational song about reaching for a boundless future.
The music video, filmed on the cliffs of Australia’s Great Ocean, is also remarkable.
It takes considerable technique for male singers to cover this vocal range, but many female singers might be able to handle it well.
threadNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima is a singer-songwriter whose influence has spread across Asia, with her songs covered not only by Japanese artists but also by artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Her 35th single Ito, released as a double A-side with Inochi no Betsumei, became a major hit after being selected as the theme song for the TV drama Seija no Koshin (March of the Saints).
Its lyrics, which evoke the essence of life itself, may gain even greater depth when sung by a woman in her 40s.
With its beautiful melody that will captivate listeners even in karaoke, it is a masterpiece that remains in the history of J-pop.
Flavor of lifeUtada Hikaru
This is a song Hikaru Utada wrote herself for the drama Hana Yori Dango 2.
Played during the scene where the protagonists part ways in the rain, it resonated with and moved many women.
With its heartrending lyrics and gentle melody, the highlight is Utada’s masterful shifts from high to low register.
Highly recommended!
[2026 Edition] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going, Perfect for Women in Their 40s (91–100)
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
It’s Miyuki Nakajima’s second single, released in 1975, and it won numerous awards.
In 2007, it was selected as one of the “100 Best Songs of Japan” and was also included in music textbooks.
It’s also well known for having been covered by many artists.
The lyrics—encouraging listeners not to fret over the ups and downs of life because time repeats itself—make it an inspiring song.