[Songs I'd love women to sing!] Popular ballads performed by female artists
Many women say they love singing ballads, don’t they?
At karaoke, there are times when you don’t just want to hype up the room with upbeat tracks—you also want to deliver something tender and heartfelt.
So in this article, we’re introducing ballad songs by Japan’s leading female artists!
We’ve picked a wide range: from universally known masterpieces and timeless staples to the latest hits.
If you’re thinking, “I want to know popular ballads I can sing at karaoke,” or “I’m looking for Japanese ballads sung by women,” be sure to check this out.
Each track is unique yet soothing and moving—songs that heal our hearts and leave a lasting impression.
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[Songs I want women to sing!] Popular ballad songs sung by female artists (71–80)
Where the Wind GoesAdo (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)
Kaze no Yukue, which played as the ending theme in the film ONE PIECE FILM RED during the scene where the protagonist Uta sings for the Red-Haired Pirates and Luffy.
The song was written and composed by Motohiro Hata, and it’s a characteristically dramatic piece that gently but deeply moves the heart.
The chorus has a grandeur that evokes a vast world and a new era, and it would be wonderful to sing it in a relaxed, full voice that feels great to let out.
If you sing it with the feeling of connecting with people around the world, like Uta in the film, you’ll likely be wrapped in a blissful, dreamy sense of happiness.
Merry XmasBoA
This is the 15th single by BoA, a South Korean female singer who debuted in Japan in 2001 and gained popularity as a pioneer of K-pop there.
The song was also used in a commercial, and the excellent idea of using an abbreviation for “Merry Christmas,” which was popular among younger people at the time, as the title likely contributed to its big success.
The catchy waltz-time melody and beat that evoke snowy scenery will have you unconsciously swaying as you listen.
It’s a number you’ll want a woman to sing at karaoke during the Christmas season.
AitaiKato Miria
It sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings—she can’t help but want to see the person she loves.
Many of us have probably experienced a love like this, where your chest feels like it’s going to burst, yet you single-mindedly yearn for the one you adore.
It’s one of Miliyah Kato’s greatest masterpieces, resonating deeply with women in unrequited love.
First loveUtada Hikaru
When she debuted, she was seen as Keiko Fuji’s daughter, but now Hikaru Utada stands as an unshakably accomplished artist.
I feel that her deep musical background shines through—not only is she a diva, but she also writes her own songs with conviction and has the expressive power to sing them.
This song became the image song for the drama “Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season.”
Your SongYasuda Rei
This song, resonating with her gentle voice, is a heartrending piece where a woman’s real emotions are laid bare in the lyrics.
Yet the melody carries a ray of light that feels uniquely feminine.
Being alone is lonely, but it’s okay to have nights when you let the tears flow.
Please listen to this song and have a good cry.
Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki
Angela Aki is a singer-songwriter known for her memorable acoustic performances in a casual style—non-prescription glasses, T-shirt, and jeans.
This single, released in 2008, is also popular as a graduation song.
It was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and selected as the set piece for the Junior High School division of the NHK National School Music Competition, so many people likely sang it during their school days.
It’s a number that gives you courage with Angela’s clear, powerful voice.
Why not try singing it while remembering yourself at 15, right in the midst of adolescence?
for a long timeKiroro
The title track of Kiroro’s major-label debut single, released in 1998.
It was also chosen as the entrance march for the 71st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament held in 1999.
In addition, it seems to be frequently used at elementary and junior high school sports days.
The lyrics, which depict a deeply heartrending love, sound as if they tell of an unrequited romance.
No matter how many times you listen, it’s a masterpiece that tightly grips your heart.
