[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 (51–60)
Spring Dayaimyon
If you’re looking for something relatively new, how about Aimyon’s “Harunohi”? Although Aimyon is a singer-songwriter of the new generation, she’s known to be influenced by artists like Shogo Hamada and Takuro Yoshida.
This song also has a kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor, making it easy for women in their 40s to sing naturally.
Of course, it’s also widely known among younger people, so it’s a number that can bring different generations together and get everyone excited.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Planetarium, released in 2005, is also hugely popular as a karaoke song! It was the image song for the drama Boys Over Flowers that aired at the time, so it really brings back memories! Since so many people know it, it’s a sure-fire pick for karaoke.
If you were the generation that listened to it in real time, I hope you sing it with feeling as you reminisce.
Overall, keep it gentle, and then draw everyone’s attention with the powerful yet delicate touches in the chorus.
I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi
Fuyumi Sakamoto is a singer known for hit songs like “Yozakura Oshichi,” who actively performs not only enka but also covers of other artists.
Her single “Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru,” famous as the theme song for Sanwa Shurui’s iichiko commercials, is a cover of Billy BanBan that became a major hit.
Her voice, which exudes the charm of a mature woman, is something people in their 40s might be able to recreate at karaoke.
Since it has been broadcast as a commercial song for many years, it’s a karaoke number that’s likely to resonate with listeners of all generations.
A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi
The theme song for the TBS drama “Dare ni mo Ienai” is Yumi Matsutoya’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Released as a single in 1993, it topped the Oricon Singles Chart and became a million-seller.
Its Latin-tinged, exotic sound is passionate, and it’s a love song that depicts the sensual relationship of a mature couple.
It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists, including Noriyuki Makihara and Keisuke Kuwata, so definitely give it a try!
[2026 Edition] Karaoke Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s (61–70)
JupiterHirahara Ayaka
Ayaka Hirahara’s debut single.
Lyrics were set to one of the themes from Gustav Holst’s Jupiter, and Hirahara’s voice—expanding from her rich lower register—breathed life into the song.
The lyrics are based on a televised documentary about a person who fought progeria for seven years, and since then the song has often been used in classes and programs that convey the importance of life.
From the depths of the heart to the water planetMoriguchi Hiroko
Singer Hiroko Moriguchi, known as a leading figure among the original “baradoru” (variety-idol) talents and still an indispensable presence on variety shows today.
Her debut single as an idol singer, “Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete,” was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
If a woman in her 40s sings it, it’s sure to hype up men of the same generation, so it’s a great pick for karaoke.
There’s also an arranged version included on the 2019 album GUNDAM SONG COVERS, making it a karaoke song that’s fun to compare across versions.
Maiden in Loveikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari is a duo with a wide-ranging musicality, boasting signature songs from lyrical ballads to poppy uptempo tunes.
Their third single, “Koisuru Otome,” which was used as the ending theme for the variety show Love-Katsu, features a soaring vocal and the pleasant timbre of acoustic guitar.
The lyrics evoke the romances of youth and are likely to stir a sense of nostalgia in listeners of any generation.
It’s a sentimental number we’d love to see women in their 40s—those of that generation—sing at karaoke.