[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 We Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (91–100)
To You at DawnTomei
A song that portrays heartwarming kindness and human connections.
Even while touching on themes of loneliness and solitude, TOMEI’s clear, airy vocals gently envelop lyrics filled with empathy and tenderness.
Paired with the unadorned tones of an acoustic guitar, it creates a warm atmosphere that feels close to the listener’s heart.
Released on June 7, 2024, this piece was written as an inspire song for the film “A Different Country’s Diary” and is also used in the film’s main trailer.
It beautifully captures the film’s worldview, which centers on human relationships and the struggles of adulthood, resulting in a track that truly resonates.
I knewRozarīna
Singer-songwriter Rosalina, whose stage name comes from the relaxing herb “rosalina.” Her digital-only single I knew, released on April 19, 2023, was written as an insert song for the TV drama unknown.
Its distinctive groove and melodic lines are challenging, but if you can nail it at karaoke, you’re sure to turn heads.
With sentimental lyrics that resonate, it’s a number we especially recommend for women to sing.
Home Sweet HomeYU-KI
This was her first single after returning from a hiatus due to pregnancy and childbirth.
It’s a classic that showcases YUKI’s innocent yet sexy charm.
It was used as the theme song for the animated feature film version of Naruto, marking YUKI’s first tie-in with an anime.
Deep RiverUtada Hikaru
Debuting at the young age of 15, Hikaru Utada has continued to influence not only Japan but the global music scene with her charisma and musicality.
“Deep River” is the title track included on Utada’s third album, DEEP RIVER.
It is said to have been created with inspiration from Shusaku Endo’s novel Deep River.
The album as a whole has a darker tone compared to Utada’s other works, and “Deep River” is memorable for its lyrics that evoke life and death—a song we especially want people to hear now, in a world where wars still persist.
Why not try singing it when you want to deliver something gentle and heartfelt?
Love is…Kato Miria
The grand ballad inspired by the classical masterpiece Canon delivers a straightforward message—no matter what happens, we’ll stay together—that truly resonates.
Even when loneliness and anxiety make it hard to see ahead, there is someone who will never give up on you and keep supporting you.
It sings of the strength and preciousness of such love and bonds.
Released in June 2007 as Miliyah Kato’s tenth single, the song also served as the ending theme for the anime Toward the Terra.
Its inclusion in the best-of album M BEST II shows how it has continued to be loved over time.
A pledge of eternal love, this work is the ultimate love song—one that makes you want to stay with the person you cherish forever.
far; distant; by farAimer
This song, marked by its gentle and moving melody, is captivating thanks to Aimer’s emotionally rich vocals.
Released on April 2, 2024, it was produced as the theme song for the film adaptation of the popular manga Teasing Master Takagi-san.
Centered on nostalgic memories and days gone by, it conveys the emotional distance felt between loved ones who are far apart.
The bittersweetness and poignancy of youth are vividly expressed, and Aimer’s delicate yet powerful voice further enhances the atmosphere of the piece.
If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa
A song by miwa whose charmingly cute vocals are as delightful as her appearance.
It was selected as the theme song for the drama “Kounodori,” starring Go Ayano.
Her powerful uptempo tracks brim with smiles and energy, while in ballads like this one, her straightforward delivery conveys the emotions embedded in the lyrics.
That clear, unclouded voice feels as if it cleanses the hearts of those who listen.
