No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke
Recently, with the K-pop boom, the difficulty level of Japanese music has risen sharply compared to before.
Songs that use whisper voice and mixed voice have become standard, and on top of that, advanced vocal techniques like riffs/ad-libs and hiccups are now being demanded.
In this situation, it can be quite difficult for people who aren’t confident singers to find songs that suit them and are easy to sing.
So this time, we’ve picked out tracks that even those who lack confidence in their singing or consider themselves tone-deaf can handle! Of course, we chose them with karaoke crowd-pleasing in mind, so please consider adding them to your repertoire!
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Recommended for women (1–10)
Marigoldaimyon
It’s Aimyon’s fifth major single, released on August 8, 2018.
I think one of the biggest concerns for people who feel uncomfortable with singing is their vocal range—thinking, “I can’t hit really high notes…” But in that respect, this song doesn’t require extremely high notes when you listen through the whole track, and there aren’t parts with drastic jumps in pitch either, so it’s a safe choice to select with confidence.
The tempo is a relaxed mid-tempo that seems easy to sing, so definitely give this song a try and shake off any uneasiness you have about singing!
PastoralAimer
This is a double A-side single by Aimer, with the track pre-released on October 6, 2025.
It starts off relatively low, and the chorus is sung with a breathy, almost falsetto-like tone.
Since the range shifts from section to section, be careful not to let your pitch drop too much.
When singing, keeping your facial muscles lifted will help you transition smoothly both when the melody changes and when the pitch shifts—highly recommended.
If you’re good at singing lightly without belting, you’ll likely find it easy from the start.
The tempo isn’t very fast, so you can sing calmly; just remember to take breaths at each phrase.
Tokimeki DiaryDream Ami
Released for streaming in September 2025, it reportedly samples the memorable chorus lyrics and melody from E-girls’ classic “Anniversary,” and it’s crafted with themes of “nostalgia” and “the connection between past, present, and future,” making it irresistible for fans! Although it feels high in pitch because it’s mostly sung in a falsetto-leaning voice, those who think they’re tone-deaf might actually find this range easier to sing.
The tempo isn’t fast, and it’s nice that you can take breaths between phrases and sing calmly.
The opening ad-lib uses easy-to-pronounce words, so if you project your voice well there, it seems like you’ll be able to keep singing comfortably.
CHE.R.RYYUI
This is singer-songwriter YUI’s 8th single, released in March 2007.
When you sing this song at karaoke, there’s nothing to worry about! There are no high notes or difficult melodies, so it’s a song anyone can sing with ease.
Just pay attention to the slightly fast-paced part at the end of the chorus and make sure to articulate clearly.
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
If there’s a part that might trip up people who aren’t confident singers, it would probably be the A and B sections, which make frequent use of a relatively low range.
The range used in the chorus isn’t that high.
In the lower notes, if you end up using so-called “throat voice,” it becomes harder to maintain pitch, so try singing with the image of supporting your voice with your abdominal muscles as much as possible.
As a piece of music, it’s very pop and easy to remember.
It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone
This is a cover by Mone Kamishiraishi, who is active as a singer and actress, of the theme song from the animated film “Your Name.” in which she played the heroine.
It’s included on her album “chouchou.” Since it starts a cappella, it might be a bit challenging for people who aren’t confident singers.
However, the tempo is slow and the melody is very gentle, so even after you’ve started to take an interest in singing, I’d love for you to give this song a try at least once.
It might also be fun to imitate the spoken lines that appear in the song!
Capsuleaiko
Among aiko’s songs, this one doesn’t have very high pitches and should be easier to sing compared to others.
It has a relatively relaxed tempo, so instead of trying to sing each phrase in one breath, make sure to take solid breaths between phrases.
Also, since the second half of the chorus builds gradually, if you project your voice well into the microphone, your emotions will come through and the song’s appeal will shine.
Overall, I recommend singing steadily so your voice doesn’t waver.