[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 (41–50)
unlastingLiSA
She can handle intense songs, powerful songs, and even such heartrending ballads with ease.
Her clear voice and piercing vocal strength captivate listeners in an instant.
With her outstanding looks, LiSA is highly supported by both men and women, and she’s sure to soar even further as a diva.
Her soft ballads aren’t just gentle—they also convey a certain inner strength unique to women.
Songs We Want Women to Sing! Popular Ballads Performed by Female Artists (51–60)
Song for…HY
A song by HY, a four-member mixed band based in their hometown of Okinawa, who are active not only in music but also in producing the natural brand “HeartY.” Written based on member Izumi Nakasone’s real-life experience, the lyrics tell a near-miraculous story, and the powerful, lyrical vocals over an arrangement featuring acoustic guitar and piano are sure to move your heart.
Precisely because the lyrics feel so real, it’s a track that, when sung by a woman at karaoke, is certain to touch listeners and leave a lasting impression.
TokyoJUJU
This song, JUJU’s 36th single, was selected as the theme song for the film “The Wings of the Kirin” (Prayer’s Curtain Falls).
She is a rare kind of songstress in Japan who can sing across a wide variety of genres, and many young women admire not only her vocals but also her stylish image.
The music video is structured like a drama, adding a colorful touch to her singing voice.
ENDLESS STORYREIEA starring YUNA ITO
This is Yuna Ito’s debut single, released in 2005.
It became a hit as an insert song in the film NANA.
The credit is under REIRA, the character she also played.
Yuna Ito’s beautiful yet fragile voice feels exactly like REIRA herself, and I was deeply shocked the first time I heard it.
Although it’s actually a cover of a Western song, the Japanese lyrics are so beautiful that they move me even more than the original.
It’s a masterpiece I want not only NANA fans but all music lovers to know.
passwordayaka
A beautiful ballad sung by Ayaka that became the theme song for the film “The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps.” In the movie, the image of a mother who continues to protect her child—believing in a miracle while the child remains unconscious—left a deep impression, didn’t it? “Aikotoba” is a song themed around an eternal love that conquers everything, and its lyrics—crafted as Ayaka faced the story head-on—truly resonate with listeners.
It’s a song imbued with deep, boundless, unconditional love that dispels anxiety; please try singing it with great care.
Stop this nightJUJU
This is the 15th single by JUJU, a highly skilled female singer who moved to the United States alone at 18 and studied music such as jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and soul.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Pact with the Devil,” it’s a number whose melancholic melody and strings tug at the heart.
The poignant, scene-evoking lyrics resonate deeply even at karaoke.
It’s a song you’ll want a woman to sing with emotion, so you can fully immerse yourself in its world.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
This masterpiece, which can be considered Yo Hitoto’s signature song, became such a massive hit that it was later adapted into a film inspired by the track.
At first glance, the lyrics might seem like a love song, but it’s also said to be a requiem for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
It’s a song imbued with very deep emotions.