[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)
StoryAI
The 12th single by singer-songwriter AI, who is widely supported by listeners across generations for her bright, friendly personality and exceptionally powerful, expressive vocals that transcend the typical Japanese style.
Featured in various tie-ins like games and films, it’s a track whose embracing lyrics and powerhouse voice feel wonderfully comforting.
If a woman sings it at karaoke, it might just ease worries and stress.
It’s a song that blends gentleness with strength—and if you can sing it all the way through, you’ll likely earn serious respect.
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.
Songs I Want Women to Sing! Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (31–40)
I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan
A heart-stirring ballad by Tegami Cream Pan, where earnest feelings and a bittersweet mood are woven together through a clear, transparent vocal.
It gently portrays a woman who carries deep feelings for someone important yet struggles to express them.
Featuring an evocative piano melody, the song was released in April 2023.
Showcasing her delicate expressive power to the fullest, this piece speaks on behalf of girls in love.
It’s a must-listen for those who keep their feelings for a crush to themselves or find it hard to be honest about their emotions toward someone dear.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
“Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” by JUJU, which served as the theme song for the 2016 film “Evergreen Love (Herbarium),” is a love ballad about the happiness and love shared between a man and a woman.
The song conveys the message, “I want to wrap the precious person in my ordinary life with the love we call kindness,” and listening to it makes you feel happy, thinking, “I want to meet someone who makes me feel this way.” JUJU’s clear vocals are beautifully complemented by the lovely melody.
crescent moonayaka
This is the fourth single by Ayaka, a female singer-songwriter from Osaka who has said that the gospel songs featured in the movie “Sister Act” are the roots of her current vocal style.
The track was used as the theme song for the information program “Miraikansoku Tsunagaru TV @Human” and was also featured in commercials.
Her powerful voice, which reflects her roots, and her exquisite falsetto make it a technically demanding piece, but that’s precisely why it’s a number many would want women to belt out at karaoke.
Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri
A song by singer-songwriter Matsuri that delicately portrays a woman’s feelings as she tries to move forward after heartbreak.
Released in June 2022, it gently expresses—in down-to-earth words—the emotional state of someone bound by a past romance yet determined to take a new step.
With a sweet, bittersweet vocal and a melody that evokes deep empathy, it stands out as a memorable breakup song.
The music video, featuring actress Yū Miyazaki, known for her role in films such as “Ninkyō Gakuen,” also drew attention.
It’s a song that quietly stays close to those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak or move forward while remembering someone dear.
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.