[Recommended] Short, easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs
I think there are quite a few people who aren’t good with karaoke, but sometimes you just can’t turn it down because of social obligations.
What’s more, there may be situations where, once you go, you can’t get away without singing at least one song.
So, I’m going to introduce some short songs that are easy to sing even for those who aren’t comfortable with karaoke!
Most of the songs I’m about to introduce are a little over three minutes long, but some are around two minutes.
Long songs can be tough for people who aren’t confident about singing, but you might be able to manage a short one!
Also, feel free to use this as a reference when choosing the final song as your room time is about to run out.
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[Recommended] Short and easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (31–40)
Active Three MinutesToukyou Jihen
It’s one of the signature songs by the hugely popular rock band Tokyo Jihen.
Ringo Sheena’s vocals are sultry and cool—truly a classic.
At their concerts, a three-minute countdown is displayed behind them, and the way the song ends precisely as it hits zero is absolutely spine-tingling.
It’s by no means an easy song to sing, but I encourage you to give it a try.
Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls
It’s the theme song from the beloved national anime “Chibi Maruko-chan,” a tune that people of all ages can sing.
With a pleasant, upbeat tempo, it runs about 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
This isn’t the original version, but a newer cover by E-girls.
The original track is known for its very catchy melody, and their cover makes it even more poppy and approachable.
It’s easy for everyone to sing together, so it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
Absolute relationshipakai kouen
This song, which was also the theme song for the drama Lost Days, is a track by the all-girl band Akai Koen.
Lasting 100 seconds, its music video features a stylish countdown up to 100.
The vocals have a wide pitch range and a fast tempo, so it might not be the easiest to sing, but it’s cool—so if you’re confident, give it a try!
Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI
YOASOBI is a music duo that’s been creating a huge buzz in the domestic music scene.
Among their songs, this one is relatively short at about 3 minutes and 15 seconds, with roughly 15 seconds of intro, so the actual singing lasts around 3 minutes—making it an easy choice in length for karaoke.
Even within such a compact track, their signature style of composing based on novel stories truly shines, expressing the narrative through every element of the music, including the lyrics, melody, and key changes.
mottoJUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY were a hugely active female-vocal rock band, especially in the ’90s.
Many of you probably listened to their songs a lot during your youth.
This is an up-tempo track, about three minutes long.
It’s a refreshing, fast-paced song that I recommend for women who like rock!
[Recommended] Short and Easy-to-Sing Japanese Karaoke Songs (41–50)
Hyokkori Hyoutan-jimaMaekawa Yōko
This is the theme song from Hyokkori Hyotan-jima, which aired in the 1960s.
Since it has been rebroadcast and covered by other artists, many of you have probably heard it.
It’s a song that ends in about a minute, so it’s easy to sing casually!
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)arashi
This is a song used as an insert track in the movie “Pika☆nchi: Life is Hard Dakedo Happy,” starring Arashi.
It has a relaxed tempo, and the very positive lyrics make it a wonderful song.
The song itself is about a minute and a half long, so you’ll finish singing it in no time!