[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 (31–40)
DEPARTURESglobe
Globe is a music unit formed by music producer Tetsuya Komuro—who created the “Komuro Family” and defined an era—together with Marc Panther and KEIKO.
Released on January 1, 1996, DEPARTURES became a massive hit, achieving double million sales and standing as one of their signature songs.
It was also used as the CM song for JR East’s JR Ski Ski campaign, which makes it the kind of track you can’t help but want to listen to in winter! The vocal key is on the higher side, but it’s a song that feels great to sing.
Why not try singing it while reminiscing about the romances of your youth?
Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing
This is Every Little Thing’s third single, “Dear My Friend,” which debuted in 1996.
With this song, they won the Japan Record Award and broke into the Oricon Top 10 for the first time, leading to a major breakthrough.
People in their 40s who listened to this track in 1997 were teenagers at the time, and many likely longed for that glittering, heart-racing world.
It feels nostalgic now, but let this familiar, up-tempo song lift your spirits and get you pumped.
It’s a feel-good track I highly recommend.
La La LaDaikoku Maki
Maki Ohguro is a singer-songwriter known for signature songs like “Anata Dake Mitsumeteru,” “DA.KA.RA,” and “Natsu ga Kuru.” “La La La,” released in 1995 as her 10th single, became her third million-selling hit and was a massive success.
With lyrics that resonate with women, a relaxed melody, and Ohguro’s powerful yet warmly embracing vocals, it’s a song that gives you energy.
Since it’s often sung in a big chorus with the audience at the end of her live shows, it’s perfect for karaoke—let’s all sing along and get the crowd going!
Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko
It’s Yoko Oginome’s “Dancing Hero,” which made a comeback thanks to clips featuring comedian Nora Hirano and the Tomioka High School Dance Club.
With its easy-to-feel rhythm and catchy melody, it’s sure to get any karaoke crowd going, even when people of all ages are gathered.
Sneaking a ‘Juri fan’ into your bag could make it even more fun.
365ayaka
Ayaka, whose gentle, enveloping singing voice soothes the soul, has collaborated with Takahashi Shoten—known for planners—to release “365 (San-Roku-Go),” inspired by the grand prize-winning work of the 22nd Planner Awards.
A planner is something that, as you flip through its pages, lets you look back on a year’s memories—the happy and the sad—and it’s also a place where you can sketch out a new future.
Why not try singing this uplifting pop song, propelled by Ayaka’s tender vocals, at karaoke? It would be lovely to write in your planner that you sang “365” at karaoke, too!
[2026 Edition] Karaoke Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s (41–50)
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
Princess Princess, a trailblazing all-girl band.
“Diamonds” was their seventh single, released in 1989, and it became a million seller.
It turned into their biggest hit and is a familiar tune thanks to being featured in numerous commercials.
It’s a breezy, poppy song with a feel-good melody that makes your body move naturally.
I’d love to see women in their 40s sing it—always shining like diamonds no matter their age! Invite your friends and let’s all have a great time together.
FriendsREBECCA
Here is the fourth single from the popular band Rebecca, released in 1985.
It was used as the ending theme for the drama “Half Potato na Oretachi” and became a big hit, so many of you may remember it.
The lyrics depict youthful romance, and vocalist NOKKO’s fashion—somewhat influenced by Madonna at the time—also brings back memories.
