[Moving Songs] A collection of touching Japanese pop classics that are easy to sing at karaoke.
There are lots of songs that move you when you listen to them, right?
But when it comes to singing them yourself at karaoke, have you ever found the notes surprisingly high or the melody harder to pitch than you expected?
This time, I’ve gathered some comparatively easy-to-sing songs among the moving ones!
There are emotional songs for various situations—departures, farewells, expressions of gratitude—so I think you’ll find ones that resonate when you relate them to your own experiences.
I’d be happy if you discover a new favorite among the songs I’m introducing.
Let’s get started!
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BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT
The support song for the 94th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament by the popular rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.
Since it was selected as the tournament’s official support song, it’s widely known, and if you sing it at karaoke, many people will probably be able to hum along.
Best FriendKiroro
A song by the music duo Kiroro that expresses gratitude to a close friend.
Vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro’s gentle, clear voice resonates deeply with listeners.
If you sing it at karaoke with friends, it’s sure to move you to tears.
[Moving Songs] A collection of emotional J-pop classics that are easy to sing at karaoke (31–40).
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
A song based on the real-life experiences of female singer-songwriter Kana Uemura.
It was widely featured on TV a few years ago, so it’s quite well-known and many people can probably hum along.
It’s recommended for a calm, mellow mood.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
A song by the hugely popular idol group AKB48 that cheerfully and optimistically sings about “hope” and the “future” in life.
Many people may know it since it was used as the theme song for a morning drama series.
It’s not too sentimental, and it’s something everyone can sing together.
Welcome back.ayaka
A song by female singer-songwriter Ayaka that reflects on her hometown.
When your environment changes—like transferring schools, advancing to the next stage, or setting off on a new journey—listening to it will fill you with gratitude for where you come from.
As it was also a TV drama theme song, it’s well-known and an easy choice to sing at karaoke.
Words of FarewellKaientai
A hugely popular hit by the well-known band Kaientai.
Though it’s a farewell song, it carries a powerful message.
Since it was the theme song of a beloved national TV drama, it’s no exaggeration to say that everyone knows it.
It’s a song that people of all generations can sing.
eternityEXILE
The song “Eien” (“Eternity”) is included on the fourth album “ASIA,” released in 2006.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Machiben,” which features a female lawyer as the protagonist.
It’s a slow ballad that colors a band sound with beautiful strings and piano, and its grand composition and vocals can truly move you to tears.
The romantic lyric, “We met so that we could leave love behind,” is also really wonderful.
While the vocal range is easy to sing, the key to conveying its world lies in how much feeling you can put into it.
Keep that in mind as you give it a try.
