[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.
Playlist
| [Recommended] Short, easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD | play_arrow | A band leading Japan’s rock scene... |
| 2east | Mitsuboshi QuartetBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that deepens the bonds of friendship |
| 3east | RED OUTYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s song “RED OUT” is co… |
| 4east | Hell Love Lettertuki. | play_arrow | An emotion-filled song expressing anger toward a teasing, misleading man... |
| 5east | No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | From the very start of the song, it makes the people around go, “What is this?”… |
| 6east | lazy catEVE | play_arrow | Seeking change while carrying self-denial and regret... |
| 7east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika | play_arrow | It gets a bit lively with handclaps in the chorus and such... |
| 8east | staring contestTomonari Sora | play_arrow | An eight-beat pop track infused with a touch of Japanese style. |
| 9east | Fujisawa LoserASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A song that powerfully depicts the everyday life of working adults |
| 10east | Being human is nicegagaga DX | play_arrow | The ending of the anime “Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi”… |
| 11east | It’s nothing at all.Fuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fuji, whose singing voice and expressive power overflow with charm... |
| 12east | fake face dance musicOnda Masanori | play_arrow | The song “fake fac…” portrays a heartrending, unrequited love. |
| 13east | Only a single voicerokudenashi | play_arrow | Gently singing about the importance of laying oneself bare… |
| 14east | incredible speedandymori | play_arrow | The exhilarating, fast-paced guitar sound is striking. A… |
| 15east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | It’s always ranked near the top in karaoke rankings... |
| 16east | apple pieback number | play_arrow | …and the B-side track of the single “Heroine” … |
| 17east | Remaining unawarerokudenashi | play_arrow | Light, gentle tones and a fleeting, delicate singing voice touch the heart... |
| 18east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento | play_arrow | This Kento-san we have here is weaving together, through his own experiences... |
| 19east | Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | For those looking for rock songs that let you feel the seasons... |
| 20east | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | A perfect song I highly recommend for anyone who isn’t good at karaoke… |
| 21east | First Love Killernozomi | play_arrow | Catchy lyrics and melody that capture the feeling of being in love… |
| 22east | phantom thiefback number | play_arrow | Lyrics with delicate depictions that expand the worldview… |
| 23east | paprikaYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | It’s become a hot topic because Foorin is singing and dancing... |
| 24east | A kangaroo with an ideakururi | play_arrow | There are many songs in the world, but among them... |
| 25east | Active Three MinutesToukyou Jihen | play_arrow | The signature hit by the hugely popular rock band, Tokyo Jihen, is... |
| 26east | Yesterday’s SongWANIMA | play_arrow | From the same label as Hi-STANDARD… |
| 27east | He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon | play_arrow | Rising to prominence at the end of the Heisei era, the J-pop sce... |
| 28east | School HeavenFingā 5 | play_arrow | A well-known song that has been covered by other artists… |
| 29east | ROCKSTEADYsutoreitenaa | play_arrow | The rock artist, who has been gaining popularity for their soulful singing voice… |
| 30east | Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsRīgaru Rirī | play_arrow | Blending a classical ambiance with a modern sensibility… |
| 31east | I am a bear.Utada Hikaru | play_arrow | A song that was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta”… |
| 32east | You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A high-energy music video by RADWIMPS |
| 33east | Masu.RADWIMPS | play_arrow | Such as handling the theme song for a film, the rock band... |
| 34east | By your sideToukyou, kimi ga inai machi | play_arrow | A heart filled with bittersweet first love and aching longing... |
| 35east | dreamTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | It became the theme song for the popular drama “Hito ni Yasashiku”... |
| 36east | elevated lineELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | After a 10-year hiatus, in 2018... |
| 37east | Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls | play_arrow | A nationally beloved anime song that people of all ages and genders can likely sing… |
| 38east | Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI | play_arrow | It’s currently causing quite a stir in the domestic music scene… |
| 39east | Absolute relationshipakai kouen | play_arrow | It also became the theme song for the drama “Lost Days”… |
| 40east | revolutionandymori | play_arrow | They’re a band that has already broken up, but the three of them... |
| 41east | mottoJUDY AND MARY | ![]() | As a female-vocal rock band in the ’90s… |
| 42east | Hyokkori Hyoutan-jimaMaekawa Yōko | play_arrow | The "Hyokkori..." that was broadcast in the 1960s |
| 43east | Into the DreamInoue Yosui | play_arrow | The singing voice, the musical style—everything radiates a one-of-a-kind individuality... |
| 44east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)arashi | play_arrow | The movie “Pika☆nchi LIFE …” starring Arashi |
| 45east | snow jamRin Oto | play_arrow | Rapper Rin-ne, who is gaining attention among young people... |
| 46east | At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | The leading figure of melancholic, literary rock, Elephan... |
| 47east | Us, as alwaysB’z | play_arrow | They’re releasing a song with a very long title... |
| 48east | HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | For some generations, when you say “birthday song,” it’s got to be that one… |
| 49east | Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō | play_arrow | It’s the theme song of Mazinger Z and one of Ichirou Mizuki’s signature tracks. It’s also popular at karaoke. |
| 50east | I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO | play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s debut album “SH…” |
| 51east | A Gift Without a StampWANIMA | play_arrow | The classic song “Kittē no Nai Okurimono” (“A Gift Without a Stamp”) written and composed by Kazuo Zaitsu... |
| 52east | monsterHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Gen Hoshino, who is taking the J-POP scene by storm, two... |
| 53east | Kadokawa The Television logoMotegi Yutaka | play_arrow | A phrase you’ve probably heard at least once in a TV commercial… |
| 54east | men and womentarou | play_arrow | A song that’s popular as a gag track to sing at karaoke… |
| 55east | “Super Dimensional Chinese Restaurant Nyan-Nyan” CM SongRanka Rī | play_arrow | Appearing in the popular anime Macross Frontier... |
| 56east | After the rainWANIMA | play_arrow | With straightforward, heart-piercing lyrics and that melodic hardcore-style… |
| 57east | Everyone is free.Half time Old | play_arrow | You’ve probably heard it too in au’s commercials… |
| 58east | Re:makeONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | For those who can speak English but aren’t good at karaoke... |
| 59east | Don’t appear in my dreams.wasureranneeyo | play_arrow | Approachable pop music and punk ro... |
| 60east | Funky Monkey BabyKyaroru | play_arrow | Once, Eikichi Yazawa took part as a bass-vocal member... |
| 61east | Platform 3yuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu’s “Track 3” is an easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing song. |
| 62east | Magic SoupWurtS | play_arrow | It became a hot topic on social media, especially on TikTok, and… |
| 63east | umbrellaKing Gnu | play_arrow | Bourbon’s chocolate confection, Alfort... |
| 64east | Heralding springyama | play_arrow | Released in April 2020, the Vocaloid producer Kuji… |
| 65east | buster call04 Limited Sazabys | play_arrow | A hugely popular song by a four-piece rock band from Nagoya... |
| 66east | LILLYHump Back | play_arrow | As a next-generation girls' rock band, Japanese music lo... |
| 67east | confessionMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | Boasting immense popularity in the Japanese rock scene... |
| 68east | Until we meet againyuzu | play_arrow | A popular song by Yuzu with a relaxed vibe that's easy to sing. |
| 69east | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii | play_arrow | The signature song of Pink Lady, a duo idol group… |
| 70east | As an ex-girlfriendMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | "As an Ex-Girlfriend" is a 2017 album… |
| 71east | Fight!!Harukamirai | play_arrow | Youthful punk filled with fiery passion! Harukamira... |
| 72east | I did nothing for two hours.wasureranneeyo | play_arrow | Introduction to easy-to-sing songs by Wasureranneyo |
| 73east | Let’s go!! Rider KickFujioka Hiroshi | ![]() | Kamen Rider’s early theme song, Hiroshi Fujioka’s classic |
| 74east | So Let’s Get TruthMr.Children | play_arrow | A refreshing song with a lively rhythm, about a minute and a half long... |
| 75east | Make you happyNiziU | play_arrow | Gaining attention since the pre-debut project launch show... |
| 76east | TravelersOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Known by the nickname “Higedan,” its impact... |
| 77east | It’s not loveDAZBEE | play_arrow | Gaining popularity with perfect pronunciation and a sexy vocal… |
| 78east | Let’s go together.GReeeeN | play_arrow | The commercial jingle “Let’s Go Together” is moving. |
| 79east | I adore you, you cutie!SUI | play_arrow | Breakout from TikTok, especially among the younger generation… |
| 80east | Lies and Scarsivudotto | play_arrow | A singer who is popular among teenage listeners, ... |
| 81east | flashbackASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Although they’re a rock band, for many years they’ve been J-pop… |
| 82east | Make a WishELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Perfect as a closer with ELLEGARDEN’s hype song(s) |
| 83east | sixth senseREOL | play_arrow | The boat race c… featuring Kei Tanaka |
| 84east | star performerKing Gnu | play_arrow | Every song is so cool and it really hypes up the crowd at karaoke... |
| 85east | I like you for one minuteKALMA | play_arrow | To express feelings of “love/liking” so honestly like this... |
| 86east | Love Actually (feat. Crystal Tea)Night Tempo | play_arrow | These days, there are more and more foreign artists in the Japanese music scene... |
| 87east | houseKyūso Nekokami | play_arrow | Kyuso Nekokami relea… in August 2017 |
| 88east | Wish Upon A StarNishino Kana | play_arrow | A gentle song that portrays the feelings of unrequited love, easy to sing. |
| 89east | Dear My Friend feat.PentatonixLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | Little Glee Monster is… |
| 90east | SecretNaoto Intiraymi | play_arrow | Gaining popularity for its catchy and positive musical style... |


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