[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)
Crimson MoonShibata Jun
In the sense of a song that makes a woman look beautiful, there’s nothing more fitting than Shibata Jun’s “Guren no Tsuki.” This slightly bittersweet ballad has a beautiful melody line, and it makes the performer shine.
Since Shibata Jun herself, who sings the original, is a woman in her 40s, why not study her singing style and expressions and try imitating them at karaoke?
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.
cherrysupittsu
Spitz is a four-member rock band that produced numerous hit tunes in the 1990s J-pop scene.
Their 13th single, “Cherry,” is known as one of their signature songs despite having no tie-in, and that striking guitar-riff intro instantly gets you pumped.
Although it’s sung by a male vocalist, the melody sits quite high, making it comfortable for many women to sing as well.
It’s a timeless J-pop classic that we hope people in their 40s—the generation who grew up with it—will sing while reminiscing about their youth.
PreciousItō Yuna
Yuna Ito’s “Precious” is a masterpiece that expresses deep bonds and love from the bottom of the heart.
Released in 2006 as the theme song for the film “Limit of Love: Umizaru” starring Hideaki Ito, the track captivates with its grand sound and Ito’s crystal-clear vocals.
The beauty of the string arrangement is especially outstanding, and it’s sure to elevate your mood when singing it at karaoke.
The song has a wide vocal range and is relatively difficult, but if you want to deliver a moving performance, definitely give it a try.
There will be love there -A place with love-the brilliant green
Known by the abbreviation “Buriguri” and now active as vocalist Tomoko Kawase’s solo project, the musical unit the brilliant green.
Their third single, “There will be love there -Ai no Aru Basho-,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Love Again, is one of Buriguri’s signature tracks and marked their best sales to date.
Its beautiful vocals and dramatic melody retain their charm even as times change.
With its simple melody, it’s a timeless classic we hope people of all generations will sing at karaoke.