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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! Karaoke Hits That Get the Crowd Going (1–10)
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY’s “Sobakasu,” which is also popular as an anime song, was used as the first opening theme for the Fuji TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story and became a million-selling hit.
In JUDY AND MARY, the sole female member and vocalist, YUKI, wrote most of the lyrics, whose charm lies in words that are cute yet pierce the heart.
Back then, plenty of people likely tried to imitate YUKI’s singing voice at karaoke! If you want to bask in nostalgia or get the crowd going, be sure to pick “Sobakasu.”
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
Namie Amuro, adored as the diva of the Heisei era and the woman who sparked the “Amuraa” phenomenon, has long been a style icon.
Among her many hits, “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” is her best-selling song and a classic at weddings.
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama Virgin Road, it became a happy-yet-tear-jerking wedding anthem.
Around the same time, Amuro herself announced her marriage, which boosted the song’s popularity even further.
Whether you were an Amuraa back then or not, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
Like when we first metEvery Little Thing
This is a song that brings back the fluttering feeling in your chest, like when you first fell in love.
Released by Every Little Thing in August 1997, it peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a massive hit, earning Triple Platinum certification.
It was also used as the theme for Morinaga’s ICE BOX commercial, and has etched itself into many hearts as a song that evokes a refreshing summer love story.
Its transparent vocals and heartfelt melody create a captivating world that will surely soothe your soul.
When you sing it at karaoke, try to recall that feeling of being in love and have fun with it.
I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho
A ballad deeply etched in the memories of those who spent their youth during the 1990s CD boom.
This beloved classic is known as one of Miho Nakayama’s signature songs.
Chosen as the theme for a TBS drama and cherished as a wedding staple, the piece features lyrics that delicately portray the complex emotions of a single woman, beautifully matched by Nakayama’s clear, translucent vocals.
Released in February 1994, the single reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts, selling a total of 1.048 million copies and earning the title of a million seller.
It was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, resonating with many listeners.
When singing it at karaoke, try emulating Nakayama’s gentle delivery.
A gentle feelingChara
Released in 1997, this song is themed around innocent, pure love told from a woman’s perspective.
Its simple yet deeply emotional lyrics, combined with Chara’s distinctive vocals, captured the hearts of many listeners.
Upon release, it achieved commercial success, peaking at No.
7 on the Oricon chart.
It was also featured in a Shiseido “Tissera J” commercial, helping it gain popularity across a wide audience.
The lyrics, which portray the dynamics of a loving relationship and the struggle for freedom, resonate with those facing challenges in romance and human relationships.
When singing it at karaoke, it’s best to perform with honest, heartfelt emotion.