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

Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari71rank/position

Ikimonogakari “Kimagure Romantic” Music Video

Kimagure Romantic is a song that makes everyone want to sing along.

There’s a simple bit of choreography in the chorus, so it’s guaranteed to hype up a karaoke session, and it’s a song that’s fun for listeners too! The overall vocal range is A3–D5; the highest note only appears briefly in the chorus, so the range is manageable overall.

The A melody isn’t high, so it’s good to sing it lightly, almost like you’re speaking.

From the B melody it gets more rhythmic, so keep a solid sense of tempo and be careful not to rush.

If you calmly cut off notes where they should end, you’ll lock into the groove.

The chorus has choreography and is easy to get carried away with, so be careful not to speed up the tempo.

At a karaoke event held by the vocal training school I used to belong to, one of the students sang this song, and everyone started doing the chorus moves—it got super lively and was a lot of fun.

Definitely give this song a try!

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Because you are hereUru72rank/position

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

With her transparent, crystalline voice that resonates deeply in the heart, Uru released this song as a digital-only single in February 2020.

Written specifically as the theme song for the drama “Theseus no Fune” starring Ryoma Takeuchi, it conveys feelings of love and gratitude toward someone precious.

The lyrics express how having that person by your side makes you stronger and gentler—words that naturally bring tears to your eyes when you think of family, a partner, or someone dear.

Mirroring the drama’s story, it’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to reflect on the time and bonds you share with those who matter most.

Merry XmasBoA73rank/position

BoA / Meri Kuri

This is a love song that portrays moments when two people grow closer even in the winter cold, and the preciousness of the time they spend together.

Set against a snowy Christmas backdrop, it sings of spending happy moments with a loved one, making it a heartwarming song for many.

Released in December 2004, it was used as the commercial song for Toshiba’s au CDMA 1X WIN W21T.

This work has become a seasonal staple during Christmas and is listened to by many every year.

It’s a perfect choice for those who want to keep the sweetness and thrill of love alive.

It’s also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when you want to liven things up at karaoke.

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi74rank/position

Letter to Tomorrow – Aoi Teshima (Full) Theme song for the getsu9 drama “Someday I Will Surely Cry When I Remember This Love” cover

With her gentle singing voice that seems to seep deep into the heart and soothe the soul, Aoi Teshima captivates listeners.

Her song “A Letter to Tomorrow” was the theme song for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry,” starring Kasumi Arimura and Kengo Kora.

Its lyrics resonate with the drama’s poignant storyline, and many people likely remember it as a song that heightened the show’s emotional impact.

As the title suggests, it’s structured like a letter addressed to someone, and as you read on, you find yourself drawn deeply into it.

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Only for you, clear skiesYorushika75rank/position

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

This is one of Yorushika’s signature songs, released in 2018.

It’s a bittersweet pop track themed around summer, youth, love, and parting.

The overall vocal range is relatively narrow at D4–D#5, so it’s highly recommended for singers who find higher notes easier than lower ones.

In the verses (A and B sections), it’s more spoken than sung, and the spacing between phrases is a key point.

The solid band arrangement makes it easy to lock into the groove, so you’ll likely feel your energy rise in the chorus.

Listen closely to the drums and be careful not to rush the tempo.

In the last chorus, the key changes and the pitch goes even higher, so try to sing with extra drive and momentum.

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Kubota Mami

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Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO76rank/position

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

An energetic rock number that blows away the fatigue from weekday work and study.

Included on SHISHAMO’s album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, this track is widely known as an NTT Docomo commercial song.

As an anthem cheering on people who work hard every day, it resonates with many listeners.

The lyrics, filled with a forward-looking determination to go see the person who supports you on the weekend, are perfect for women giving their all each day.

The key change in the chorus is exhilarating, and it’s sure to be a hit if you sing it together at karaoke.

Pick it when you want to liven up a girls’ night out.

Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi77rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

Kenshi Yonezu is such a national artist that there may be no one in Japan who doesn’t know him now.

The song “Eine Kleine” is a track from his second album “YANKEE,” released in 2014, and it’s a very popular love song.

It’s the kind of number that conveys, almost painfully, the feeling of caring for someone so deeply that you’d rather be the one to get hurt than hurt someone else because of that love—the emotions come crashing in.

Although it’s a song by a male artist, it’s sung from a female perspective, and it’s a piece that women can sing naturally without feeling out of place.

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