[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] Karaoke Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s (181–190)
Love MySelfIS:SUE
A work distinguished by its heartwarming, retro pop-dance melody and lively humming vocals.
While fully drawing out the charm of IS:SUE, it delivers a universal message about valuing your true self.
Released as a digital single in February 2025, it garnered attention as the lead track for their third single.
It’s a song with a gentle strength that gives you a quiet push forward when your heart wavers or you feel stuck.
This piece will resonate with those standing at a crossroads of choice or about to embark on a new beginning.
vexing lipsTakahashi Mariko
Mariko Takahashi has remained popular since the 1970s.
She’s an exceptionally long-running artist who stayed at the forefront into the 1990s.
Because of that, I think even women in their 40s are quite familiar with her songs.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Hagayui Kuchibiru (“Frustrated Lips”).
It’s a striking piece featuring vocals influenced by Showa-era kayōkyoku and the distinctive synth sounds of the early ’90s.
In this song, the chorus reaches the highest notes, but it stays within the mid-to-high range overall, and the long sustained notes only appear in the lower register.
As a result, it’s a very singable tune for women with lower voices.
Sweet EmotionAikawa Nanase
As if symbolizing the CD bubble era, Nanase Aikawa burst onto the scene in the late 1990s.
Her commanding vocals and dark, rock-infused style brought a fresh breeze to the music world.
One of her signature songs is this track, released in 1997.
Chosen as the campaign song for “Radio New Era” by 94 commercial radio stations nationwide, it peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and became a major hit, selling approximately 503,000 copies in total.
Its lyrics, depicting nocturnal scenes and the sweetness of romance—interwoven with radio-themed imagery—resonate deeply with listeners.
When singing it at karaoke, aim for Aikawa’s powerful vocal presence, and picture a hot summer night as you perform.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
There are quite a few people who aren’t good with high-key songs and often sing men’s songs, right? For those folks, I’d like to recommend one of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature tracks, “Sakurazaka.” Released in 2015 as his 20th single, it’s a staple among cherry blossom songs—you can pretty much count on hearing it every year when the cherry blossoms are in season.
The tempo is relaxed, so it’s easy to sing even for people who aren’t confident at karaoke, making it a great song to try.
In conclusion
People in their 40s are often extremely busy with work and raising children.
Many may find it hard to even make time for karaoke, but listening to songs that bring back memories of youth might make some of you feel like going again for the first time in a while.
We introduced these as karaoke songs this time, but of course it’s perfectly fine to sing and enjoy them at home too! Belt out these J-pop classics and blow away your daily fatigue and stress!