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

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Hikaru Utada 'Anata'

A song in which Hikaru Utada’s voice, brimming with deep love and tenderness, warmly embraces the listener’s heart.

It begins with a quiet piano melody, and the majestic sound woven by the strings beautifully expresses the depth of feelings for a loved one.

Released digitally in December 2017, this track was written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” and is said to depict a mother’s cherished feelings for her child.

It’s also popular at weddings and makes a perfect gift as a song that conveys heartfelt emotions at moments when you want to deepen your bond with someone you love.

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Aimer “Hana no Uta” (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theme song for the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] I. presage flower)

This is Aimer’s 13th single overall, released on October 11, 2017.

By the way, it was released as a triple A-side together with “ONE” and “Rokutousei no Yoru Magic Blue ver.” It’s a dramatic number that lets you fully enjoy Aimer’s deeply resonant, captivating voice.

If you sing this at karaoke and can give the song the same kind of “depth” as the original, that might be a special privilege for low-voiced women.

The arrangement also makes lavish use of symphonic sounds, resulting in a very dramatic track.

If you end up mumbling, you’ll lose the song’s appeal, so try directing the sound toward your lower jaw inside your mouth, resonating firmly in the chest cavity, and mastering your chest voice as you sing.

I’m sure you’ll be able to deliver a rich, deep vocal!

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Kei Takahata

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To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon24rank/position

Aimyon – A Person Who Knows the Blue of the Sky [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is one of Aimyon’s signature songs, known for its beautiful lyrics that feel like a snapshot from a youthful chapter.

It’s a heartfelt ballad that soaks in with a bittersweet mood as the singer looks back on memories with a lover under a clear blue sky.

Released in October 2019, it was also used as the theme song for an animated film of the same title.

Aimyon’s uniquely delicate sensibility blends perfectly with a striking, lush string arrangement.

It’s an ideal pick for teenage girls who want to enjoy a comfortable time at karaoke.

With a medium tempo that’s easy to sing, it’s great for fun moments with friends and also recommended for quietly singing on your own.

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JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

When I was on the verge of losing the meaning of life, meeting the one I love made my heart shine… JUJU’s heartwarming rock ballad is cherished by people of all generations.

Released in February 2009 as the theme song for a collaborative project between MTV Japan and Nissan, the track’s chorus expresses unconditional love and gratitude, like an eternal vow to someone precious.

The next time you go to karaoke with that intriguing man in his 40s, why not share your feelings through this song?

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Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

“Nijiiro” was sung by many people in vocal training as well.

Of course, many also chose “Mikazuki,” but “Nijiiro” was especially popular because people said, “I can sing it without straining!” Indeed, during lessons, everyone seemed to relax well and found it easy to sing.

The overall range is F#3 to D5, which looks wide if you only consider the range, but since F#4 is used the most, there’s no need to be overly tense.

Also, for the flowing melody in the pre-chorus, if you don’t articulate every word too clearly and just go with the flow, you can avoid getting stuck.

For the last part of the chorus, if you sing each note carefully, it feels good and helps you stay on pitch.

There are points to focus on for each section of the melody, but you’ll likely find it easy to sing—so definitely try learning it.

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Kubota Mami

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Aimyon – Stay Like This Tonight [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a song by Aimyon that portrays a helpless night where you dissolve your true feelings into the bubbles in your glass and surrender yourself to an ambiguous relationship.

Wishing for no more than a modest trigger to feel fulfilled evokes emotions akin to the resignation of unrequited love.

Released in November 2018, the song drew attention as the theme for the drama “We Can’t Become Beasts,” and has been streamed over 100 million times.

If you’ve ever been unable to tell someone how you really feel and felt like you might as well just go with the flow, you’ll surely understand the protagonist’s pain.

Doesn’t it feel like this song gently stays close to a heart burdened with feelings that have nowhere to go?

A Naked Heartaimyon28rank/position

Aimyon – Naked Heart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

For people in their 40s, Aimyon might feel relatively new, but she’s popular across all generations and has many easy-to-sing songs—highly recommended! Among them, “Naked Heart” (Hadaka no Kokoro) was released in 2020 and used as the theme song for the drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san,” so many of you may already know it.

The overall vocal range is fairly wide, from F3 to D#5.

I think it’s very singable if you use chest voice for the verses and switch to falsetto for the high notes in the chorus.

The song’s structure also builds toward the chorus, making it easier to add dynamics when you sing.

Falsetto is a technique that can convey a sense of poignancy.

Take plenty of breath and make sure to resonate in your head.

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Kubota Mami

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