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Singable Songs by Noriyuki Makihara: A Curated Selection of Masterpieces Perfect for Karaoke

Vocal coachKubota Mami
After working as a voice trainer at a studio for seven years, I went independent in 2025. To date, I’ve taught more than 300 students. Honestly, I started teaching out of simple curiosity (lol). When I was job hunting, I stumbled across a listing for a “vocal instructor,” thought, “What is this?!” and applied on impulse. That’s how I became a teacher with zero prior knowledge—so I went through more training than anyone and studied a lot on my own. When I started teaching what I’d learned to my students, their responses were really positive, and that’s when I felt a real sense of purpose. As a teacher, I absolutely love those moments when I’m growing together with my students. As for my musical activities, I’ve been playing bass in a wind ensemble since high school and still do. I’ve also performed live in a band as a singing bassist, and sometimes I’m invited to sing as a vocalist only. Through vocal training, I want to keep using my voice and stay healthy and beautiful for years to come!
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

From “Donna Toki mo.” onward, Noriyuki Makihara delivers the fleeting moments of everyday life and subtle shades of emotion wrapped in warm melodies.

His approachable lyrics and irresistibly singable melodies are part of the charm, and many people may be thinking they’d like to try them at karaoke.

In this article, we introduce relatively easy-to-sing songs from Makihara’s catalog.

We focus on pieces that fit comfortably within a natural vocal range and have a gentle tempo, so feel free to use this as a guide when choosing your next karaoke song!

Singable Songs by Noriyuki Makihara: Carefully Selected Masterpieces That Feel Great to Belt Out at Karaoke (21–30)

I’m going to see you.Makihara Noriyuki

Coming to See You [Live]

I’m going to see you.Makihara Noriyuki

A song I’d really love you to sing at karaoke with your partner is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Kimi ni Ai ni Iku” (“I’m Going to See You”).

It’s the opening track of his 1993 album SELF PORTRAIT, a gentle ballad that captures how he feels on a Sunday as he heads out for a date with his girlfriend.

The lyrics warm your heart as you listen.

There’s a key change in the pre-chorus, so pitching it might be a bit tricky.

The final line is also a little high, but it’s definitely a song I hope you’ll try and sing in front of your girlfriend.

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peachMakihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara 'Momo' (Music Video) [23rd Single] (2001)

peachMakihara Noriyuki

Peach was released as Noriyuki Makihara’s 23rd single.

It’s included on the album Home Sweet Home, which ranked No.

8 on the Oricon chart, and was also featured on the 2013 best-of album Haru Uta, Natsu Uta ~ Donna Toki mo.

The “peach” that appears in the lyrics as a symbol of weakness, ego, and someone precious to you also feels like a reminder to oneself.

Makihara has said he composed the song simply because peach is his favorite fruit.

The chorus repeats a catchy melody that’s easy to remember, making it a great pick for karaoke.

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In conclusion

The charm of Noriyuki Makihara’s songs lies in their melodies that gently seep into your heart and their unadorned words. Starting with “Donnatokimo.” (“No Matter What”), he has plenty of easy-to-sing tracks, so feel free to lend your voice to them at karaoke. As you hum them over and over, you’re sure to find a singing style that’s uniquely yours. Make your karaoke time even more comfortable with Noriyuki Makihara’s music!