[Women] Popular Japanese Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026]

instinctShiina Ringo57rank/position

Ringo Sheena – Instinct

Ringo Sheena’s songs, which depict instinctive human desires, impulses, and inner conflicts, are captivating for their distinctive sound grounded in alternative rock and interwoven with elements of jazz and classical music.

Candidly portraying emotions such as jealousy and narcissism, they also express an adult reality that has shed the moratorium of youth.

Released in October 1999, this work was selected as the ending theme for the Nippon TV music program “FUN” and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Its music video—set in a hospital with innovative direction—also drew attention, winning the BEST FEMALE VIDEO award at the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS.

With powerful vocals and highly message-driven lyrics, it’s a recommended track for those who want to enjoy self-expression at karaoke.

NAOHY58rank/position

HY – NAO (Official Music Video)

For women in their 30s, HY’s “NAO” might leave a stronger impression than “366 Days”! I used to sing it a lot, and it was the kind of song where I could easily score 90 points, so if you want to aim for a high score, I highly recommend it.

It’s a ballad with a calm, narrative feel overall, and the vocal range isn’t high, so you can sing it without overexerting yourself.

The key is whether you can transition smoothly into head voice in the chorus.

Also, that distinctive head voice from Nakasone shows up at the end of the last chorus.

If you don’t conserve your breath, your voice won’t come out, so be careful not to sing everything in one go.

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BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei59rank/position

Bibideba / Hoshimachi Suisei (official)

Suisei Hoshimachi’s “Bibideba” became a hot topic on YouTube in 2024 as an “insanely difficult rap” and a “top-tier challenge” song—have you heard of it? Some of my students actually tried it, and when I taught it, I felt that on a first pass it’s quite hard and the melody is tough to anticipate.

Beyond rhythm and pitch, it includes rapid-fire sections and rap parts—there are lots of elements packed in.

If you can master it, it’s a super fun and satisfying song to sing! In the chorus, many phrase endings switch to head voice, so lift your facial muscles and keep centering your pitch between the eyebrows, imagining the sound traveling from the brow up through the head as you transition to head voice.

Raising your hand toward your head while singing can make the visualization easier and help the voice come out more freely.

For the word-heavy sections, don’t try to articulate every syllable crisply; instead, let the words flow so they ride the melody as you sing.

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I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon60rank/position

Aimyon – “I Want to Tell You I Love You” [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

It’s a simple song, but it’s one that truly shines because of Aimyon’s vocal ability, and it’s one of my favorites too! I always feel that Aimyon’s charm lies in the world she creates with her lyrics and in the beautifully balanced blend of her low and high notes.

In particular, this song has a wide vocal range—from F#3 in the verses and before the chorus to E5 in the chorus—so the pitch differences are extreme, and you’ll want to be careful not to go flat when singing.

The rhythm and breath placement are also quite challenging, but it feels amazing when you can sing it well! I recommend singing it with lots of energy and groove!

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Spring Dayaimyon61rank/position

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

In “Harunohi,” the A and B sections sit in a lower range, and the chorus jumps up into the higher register.

The highest note is C#5, but the melody is very clear, so it should be relatively easy to sing in tune.

Also, adding dynamics within the song will boost your score, so try to build excitement from A section → B section → chorus.

Stability is important for karaoke scoring, too, so focus on fundamentals: sustain your long tones to match the pitch bar, come in cleanly on the opening notes, and keep your intonation solid.

If you keep these basics in mind, you can aim for 100 points—give it a try!

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Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki62rank/position

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

Miyuki Nakajima’s classic “Chijō no Hoshi” has earned support across a wide range of generations.

While the song is memorable for its incredibly powerful, almost growling vocals, the actual pitch movement isn’t that extreme.

The vocal range is compact, from mid1F to hiA#, and at BPM 100 the tempo is also relaxed.

Even so, the song achieves that level of impact not only through Nakajima’s singing style but also thanks to its strong composition.

Adding a shout at the opening lines brings you closer to the intensity of the original, so if you want to really heat up the karaoke room, try incorporating shouts and give it a shot.

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Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi63rank/position

Rimi Natsukawa “Nada Sousou” Music Video

When it comes to Rimi Natsukawa’s signature songs that embody the heart of Okinawa, this track is likely the one many people think of.

Released in March 2001, it quickly gained popularity within Okinawa and then spread across the country.

The lyrics, which sing of deep love and longing for a dearly departed loved one, resonate profoundly with listeners.

Gazing up at the evening sky and believing they will meet again someday, the protagonist’s feelings are sure to strike a chord.

Becoming a massive hit with over 1.2 million copies sold, the song remains beloved across generations in karaoke as well.

If you sing it while thinking of someone precious to you, it will surely become a song that touches the heart.