[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 Ballads Sung by Female Artists (21–30)
KissHugaiko
This is a song used in Mao Inoue’s starring film Hana Yori Dango F (Final).
The lyrics express unwavering feelings for someone you love, and for many people it probably brings back memories of the drama.
The melody is very heartrending, yet there’s a certain pride in its single-minded love.
Listening to this song while you’re nursing a crush can make you cry, but it also encourages you, doesn’t it? Aiko is an artist popular among women, and if you feel like ‘Kabutomushi’ might overlap too much, why not try singing this song instead?
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
It’s a song released in 2000 that became a big hit.
Written and composed by member Izumi Kojima, it was created as a dedication to her late grandfather, and even Spitz has covered it.
The emotions that only those who have lost someone dear can understand—an abrupt farewell is unbearable, isn’t it? Those pent-up, directionless feelings come through so strongly that it becomes hard to hold back.
The contrastingly bright melody may be the very emotion she wanted to convey to the person she loved.
Kasane AiSoala
A heart-stirring ballad by Soala that paints the ache of lost love in beautifully poignant words.
Wrapped in a clear, gentle voice, it tenderly holds the regret for a love that might have lasted if only they had met differently, and the feelings that will never again converge.
Released in January 2025 and included on the EP “Bluem,” the song also drew attention for its music video featuring model Suzuka Orita and actor Yusei Ito.
With a melody that sinks into the heart, it portrays memories of happy days and the fragile story of a love that ends in parting.
When you’re struggling in a relationship or want to sing while thinking of someone dear, this song is sure to speak for your feelings.
OrionNakajima Mika
When it comes to Japan’s queens of heartrending ballads, she’s the first who comes to mind.
The song became hugely popular as the theme for the hit drama “Ryūsei no Kizuna.” Its lyrics, which tie into the drama, were talked about for being almost unbearably bittersweet, and everyone is captivated by her clear, resonant voice and powerful delivery.
It’s a timeless masterpiece you’ll want to savor alone on a quiet night.
youUtada Hikaru
A song in which Hikaru Utada’s voice, brimming with deep love and tenderness, warmly embraces the listener’s heart.
It begins with a quiet piano melody, and the majestic sound woven by the strings beautifully expresses the depth of feelings for a loved one.
Released digitally in December 2017, this track was written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” and is said to depict a mother’s cherished feelings for her child.
It’s also popular at weddings and makes a perfect gift as a song that conveys heartfelt emotions at moments when you want to deepen your bond with someone you love.
PreciousItō Yuna
It’s the theme song of Umizaru, which was a huge hit as both a drama and a film.
I think people who watched the drama listen to it while picturing its world.
Many of Yuna Ito’s songs use orchestral elements and have a grand finish, and this track is also very grand.
It’s a song that makes you feel like you can trust the one you love, move forward, and live together.
EverythingMISIA
Released in 2000, this is MISIA’s biggest hit and a million-seller.
It was also the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko,” and earned her first No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
Beloved in karaoke and often heard on music shows, the song resonates as if it embraces your emotions with MISIA’s vocal prowess and its classic, heartfelt melody.
While some say the lyrics depict a secret romance, the unwavering, certain love they convey feels profoundly beautiful.