Heisei-era masterpieces: Easy to sing! Carefully selected songs recommended for karaoke choices!

Do you have go-to songs for karaoke when you go with friends, acquaintances, or coworkers? If you love singing, you might find yourself torn over what to start with.

On the other hand, if you’re not so confident at singing, you might struggle each time wondering what you can manage.

Many people probably want to avoid any embarrassing moments.

So this time, we’re introducing easy-to-sing songs specifically from the Heisei era.

We’ve selected songs with minimal melodic leaps and not-too-high keys—use this as a reference!

Playlist

Heisei-era masterpieces: Easy to sing! Carefully selected songs recommended for karaoke choices!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	to youMONGOL800		A classic youth anthem by MONGOL800 that resonates with the heart
2	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		A masterpiece that portrays the heart of love, a timeless classic across generations
3	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		The uplifting masterpiece “TOMORROW” that paints a picture of hope
4	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Yō Hitoto’s signature song “Hikōki Gumo”
5	PRIDEImai Miki		Miki Imai’s ballad of love and independence
6	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A signature song by MONGOL800, a masterpiece brimming with a sense of speed
7	SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji		24-Hour TV theme song, so moving
8	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		A bittersweet love song of spring, a masterpiece by Masaharu Fukuyama
9	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		A masterpiece that portrays the emotions of love throughout the four seasons
10	Island SongTHE BOOM		THE BOOM’s famous song about Okinawa
11	Love will winKAN		KAN’s signature song, a masterpiece that sings of the triumph of love.
12	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s classic song “Donna Toki mo” is easy to sing.
13	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		A song that brings everyone’s hearts together
14	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Rimi Natsukawa’s signature song “Nada Sōsō”
15	Marigoldaimyon		A summer love song by Aimyon becomes a big hit
16	Heavy rotationAKB48		A signature song of AKB48, a masterpiece that depicts romantic feelings.
17	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch's “Kanade” is ideal for low-pitched male voices.
18	Happinessarashi		Arashi’s songs convey hope and a positive spirit.
19	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro's moving songs, timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart
20	fragileEvery Little Thing		Theme songs from TV shows, easy-to-sing hit songs
21	Lion HeartSMAP		SMAP’s “LION,” a classic that sings of the resolve to protect love.
22	DearestHamasaki Ayumi		A moving ballad that depicts deep affection
23	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko’s Heartwarming Song to Her Father
24	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that portrays everyday hope and emptiness
25	Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi		A heart-touching ballad from Studio Ghibli’s film “Tales from Earthsea”
26	The Day Love Was BornFujitani Miwako, Ouchi Yoshiaki		Heisei-era masterpiece: a bittersweet male–female duet
27	Silent EveKarashima Midori		Midori Karashima’s “Silent Eve” is a classic winter song.
28	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		Gain courage from Noriyuki Makihara's graduation song
29	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN
30	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		An inspiring masterpiece about overcoming the past and looking ahead
31	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A classic by Yosui Inoue, expressing nostalgia and transience
32	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		The smash hit by MY LOVER, a song of hometown and hope
33	Funny Bunnythe pillows		The Pillows’ signature song “Hitosuji”
34	To the futureKiroro		A heartwarming classic filled with gratitude to my mother
35	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu		A song that depicts Takahashi Yu’s positive emotions
36	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		A coming-of-age song that depicts the end of summer
37	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		A heartwarming classic that sings of the spirit of Okinawa
38	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Kishidan’s hugely popular major-label track, a song everyone can get pumped up to together.
39	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s debut song. A memorable classic that portrays the feelings of springtime love.
40	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s “First Love” is a big hit
41	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		Deep lyrics, a masterpiece by THE BLUE HEARTS
42	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		A masterpiece with an uplifting message and a refreshing melody
43	Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		A classic 90s rock band song that stirs the soul
44	StoryAI		An AI smash hit that sings of the preciousness of bonds and fleeting moments
45	Breath of DawnChekkāzu		A beautiful love ballad, deep affection, and toward the future
46	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		A widely known song with an easy-to-sing melody
47	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s “Mikazuki” is an easy song to sing.
48	U.S.A.DA PUMP		A masterpiece that showcases American pop!
49	Don’t give upZARD		Classic hit songs that always hype up the crowd at karaoke
50	Grandfather’s ClockHirai Ken		An old nursery rhyme is reborn by Ken Hirai.
51	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		A forward-looking heart song after heartbreak, by Noriyuki Makihara
52	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s classic song “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” (Winter Is Beginning)