Japanese Pop (J-Pop) Rankings Popular Among Women [2026]

PreciousItō Yuna64rank/position

Precious / Yuna Ito (Cover)

This is a sweet and bittersweet song by Yuna Ito that portrays the subtle shift of the heart from anxiety to certainty.

It’s natural that vague fears and doubts arise as your feelings for someone grow stronger.

But this work shows that because the two continue to face each other sincerely, they can build a relationship where they truly trust one another.

Released in May 2006, it drew attention as the theme song for the film “Limit of Love: Umizaru.” It’s a recommended track for times when you want to feel the bond with someone important, or when you want to reaffirm the feelings you share for each other.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE65rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This song was created as an anthem to encourage young people grappling with the struggles and uncertainties of youth.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in January 2025, it was written as the theme song for the special NHK General program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival.” Characterized by emotional lyrics and a catchy melody, it features strikingly aggressive guitar and piano rhythms.

It’s sure to resonate when you’re feeling life’s hardships or searching for your true self.

With messages that boost self-esteem and celebrate the importance of connection with others, this piece is also perfect for belting out at karaoke when you want to clear your head.

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika66rank/position

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video

This grand love ballad, which delicately portrays the aching feelings of winter romance, is a masterpiece marked by Mika Nakashima’s clear, pure vocals and a crystalline piano tone.

With finely wrought words that depict snow falling over a quiet town, it beautifully conveys both the vow of eternal love and its fragility.

Released in October 2003, this song has been etched in many hearts as a quintessential winter ballad.

Why not sing it with all your heart, filling it with thoughts of someone special?

to clear up (weather)Yorushika67rank/position

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s a track that blends the refreshing feeling of looking up at the sky after the rain with a heart-clenching sense of poignancy.

Released as a single in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

Using shifts in weather as a metaphor for the fluctuations of human emotion, it delivers an uplifting message that hope always follows tears.

The exhilarating rock sound and soaring high notes leave a strong impression.

By the time the song ends, you’ll be basking in a clear, sunny mood.

I want to be your lover.Abe Mao68rank/position

Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]

This work, which depicts the poignant scene of unrequited love, is a song Mao Abe wrote in her senior year of high school.

Released in January 2010, it poetically expresses pure feelings for the person she loves.

The lyrics convey curiosity about the one she loves and a desire to know them more deeply, resonating with many listeners.

Characterized by Abe’s delicate emotional expression and lyrics that capture the genuine ebb and flow of romantic feelings, the song shines even more when sung by a woman, heightening the poignancy and purity of love.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to bring out your charm to the fullest and deeply captivate men’s hearts.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie69rank/position

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? – Namie Amuro (Full)

“CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” is a classic wedding song.

Featuring Namie Amuro’s clear vocals and a moving melody, it adds even more color to joyous moments.

Its buoyant rhythm and gently enveloping melody blend exquisitely, filling the couple renewing their vows of love with a sense of celebration.

It’s a timeless piece that’s perfect not only as ceremony background music, but also for performances by close friends and family.

Song of LoveKōda Kumi70rank/position

Kumi Koda – Ai no Uta

Kumi Koda’s classic song “Ai no Uta.” Since it was released in 2007, some people might not know it, but many have likely heard it through TV dramas and the like.

The piece is crafted as an emotionally rich ballad.

While it calls for a bit of expressiveness, its vocal range is narrow—mid1 G# to hi C—and the melodic rises and falls are gentle.

If you track the pitch carefully, it’s a song with which you can definitely aim for a high karaoke score.

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