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[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Miyuki Nakajima songs

Miyuki Nakajima is a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido who has produced numerous hit songs since her debut in 1975, including “Chijo no Hoshi” (Stars on the Ground), “Sora to Kimi no Aida ni” (Between the Sky and You), and “Seijo” (The Times).

Her appeal lies in her vocals—sometimes powerful, sometimes delicate, with remarkable expressiveness—and her songwriting that delves deeply into the human heart.

In this article, we’ll introduce some of Nakajima’s songs that are relatively easy to sing at karaoke.

Give them a try and experience her musicality with your ears and your heart!

[Karaoke] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Miyuki Nakajima Songs (11–20)

River of MemoriesNakajima Miyuki

The linguistic sensibility of coming up with a phrase like “Omoide-gawa” (“River of Memories”)—something that seems obvious yet doesn’t readily come to mind—truly reflects Miyuki Nakajima’s unique worldview.

Released as a single in 1978, this song has the flavor of a Showa-era ballad tinged with melancholy, the kind you want to listen to alone at night.

Overall, the vocal range is narrow and the pitch sits low, making it easy for women with lower voices to sing, and likely approachable for men as well.

I recommend singing it with plenty of emotion even as you keep it understated, savoring the depth of the lyrics as you go.

KOH-1
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era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki

This is a single by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.

The original version was released in December 1975, but the one I’m introducing here is the self-cover version released in December 1993.

The song has been used in many TV show theme songs and commercials, and has been covered by numerous other artists, so many of you have likely heard it before.

As you’d expect from such a well-known track, both the melody and the lyrics are very memorable, and it’s the kind of song you can enjoy singing casually, almost like humming along.

Even in the gentler passages, try to sing with solid projection so that your voice retains its core.

Kei Takahata
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Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima’s powerful vocals are perfectly matched with the majestic sound.

This work gently illuminates the presence of people who usually go unnoticed yet live earnestly, likening them to “stars.” Released in July 2000 as the theme song for NHK’s popular documentary series “Project X: Challengers,” it gradually drew attention alongside the program’s broadcast.

At the 2002 Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it was performed via a live relay from the Kurobe Dam and achieved the highest singer-specific viewership rating of the show.

Aim for dynamic, powerful singing like Miyuki Nakajima’s.

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In conclusion

Rather than trying to imitate Miyuki Nakajima’s singing voice, it seems you can better capture the atmosphere of the piece by carefully following the meaning of the lyrics. I think that kind of depth in musicality is what makes Nakajima so appealing. Wishing you a wonderful time at karaoke!