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Japanese Pop (J-Pop) Rankings Popular Among Women [2026]
We’ve put together a collection of popular J-pop songs by female artists that have racked up lots of plays.You’re sure to find the perfect track for you.Feel free to use this as a reference.You might even discover a wonderful song you’ve never listened to before!
Japanese Pop Music Ranking Popular with Women [2026] (1–10)
orionYonezu Kenshi1rank/position
It is a song that earnestly longs for a connection with someone far away, like constellations shining in the winter night sky.
Created by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, it was released in February 2017 as his sixth single.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
Its absorbing sound and a melody that hides fierce emotion within quietness create a profoundly rich world.
Take your time and immerse yourself in this musical realm.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko2rank/position
Aiko’s signature love song “Kabutomushi.” The overall vocal range is quite wide, from F3 to F5, but it’s very easy to sing if you switch between chest voice and falsetto.
The A and B sections sit firmly in a lower range, and while the chorus climbs higher than you might expect, it may help to switch decisively to a falsetto base from there.
To switch smoothly between registers, stable pitch is essential.
If you keep your eyebrows raised or make a surprised face, you can maintain accurate pitch centered between your eyebrows without letting it drop into your throat.
Also, when singing high notes, if you hold back and produce the sound halfway, it will definitely be harder to hit, so try projecting your voice solidly!
You don’t listen to rock.aimyon3rank/position
Aimyon’s major-label third single.
The lyrics, told from a male perspective about unrequited love for a woman, are something many men can relate to, recalling their youth.
Released in August 2017, the track earned power-play rotation at 42 radio stations nationwide and has surpassed 300 million streams.
With a straightforward, mid-tempo 8-beat rock melody, it’s easy for many listeners to get into.
Adjusting the key makes it easier to sing thanks to a melody centered in the low-to-mid range, and because it’s widely known across generations, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
CHE.R.RYYUI4rank/position
This is YUI’s eighth major-label single, written with a modern take on the heart-fluttering thrill of unrequited love.
Released in March 2007, it became widely known as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO!” The lyrics vividly capture youth communication of the time—emoji in mobile emails, the timing of replies—and overflow with pure feelings for someone so strong there’s no room for mind games.
The message about the bittersweet start of love will bring back the thrills of youth just by listening.
With light acoustic guitar and YUI’s clear, transparent vocals evoking the freshness of spring, this pop number is sure to be a hit at girls’ nights and karaoke.
StoryAI5rank/position
The AI with the famously husky voice.
While there are some high notes in the song, it’s mostly sung in a natural mid-range chest voice, so “Story” should be quite easy to sing! The tricky part of this song is definitely the high notes in the bridge.
My students practiced that same spot over and over.
If you sing it with the same feel as the chorus, you’ll run out of breath and your voice won’t carry.
It’s crucial to prepare before hitting the high notes! Since the song flows straight into the bridge after the end of the second verse, it can move on before you’ve had time to prepare… Take a quick breath right before the bridge and project your voice powerfully as if aiming into the distance! For the vowel “i,” it’s easy to spread the mouth sideways and tense up, so it’s easier to produce if you create space inside your mouth while pronouncing it.
NAOHY6rank/position
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.
planetariumOtsuka Ai7rank/position
A heart-stirring ballad that projects the ache of love onto the stars in the night sky, this piece is marked by Ai Otsuka’s delicate vocals and lyrical piano.
Memories of a lover and the wistfulness of time gone by are woven into the beautiful imagery of starry skies and planetariums, resonating deeply with listeners.
Used as the theme song for the drama “Koi no Karasawagi” and included on the album “LOVE COOK,” it has continued to soothe many hearts since its release in September 2005.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the stars on a solitary night—recommended for those looking to heal the pain of heartbreak or to immerse themselves in cherished memories with someone special.