[2026] Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 70s: from enka to Showa-era pop

For women in their seventies, songs from the 1960s through the 1980s are likely especially familiar.

Enka and Showa-era pop songs that colored this period still linger in the heart today.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs for women in their seventies to sing at karaoke.

We’ve chosen well-known tracks across generations, so they’ll be enjoyable not only with peers but also with people of many different ages.

Use this as a guide when picking songs for your next karaoke session.

Playlist

[2026] Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 70s: from enka to Showa-era pop
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		Ayumi Ishida’s “Blue Light Yokohama…”
2	applausechiaki naomi		Chiaki Naomi’s signature song “Kassai” (Applause) was released in 19…
3	Terminal Station of LoveYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s emotionally rich singing voice deeply touches the heart…
4	Tangled HairMisora Hibari		A symbol of the Showa-era pop music world, Hibari Misora...
5	As I am in love…Akimoto Junko		Akimoto Junko’s soul-stirring masterpiece
6	Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi		The hit song “...” by Fei-fei Ouyang, a singer from Taiwan
7	Love VacationZa Pīnattsu		“Koi no Vacance” by The Peanuts is, 19…
8	airportTeresa Ten		Lyrics by Michio Yamagami, music by Kimimasa Inomata...
9	In the pouring rainWada Akiko		Expressing the deep sorrow of heartbreak, passionately amid the pouring rain…
10	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe” was released in 1986...
11	foreignerKUBOTA Saki		A grand and beautiful melody reminiscent of the Silk Road…
12	atonementTeresa Ten		…richly singing of the poignant moment of parting,
13	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi’s “Bride of Seto” is, 197…
14	March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko		If you hear the opening phrase, you’ll instantly think, “It’s that song!”…
15	Scat at DawnYuki Saori		Saori Yuki, who is dubbed a “sobering refresher,” …
16	Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimi		The god of Korea’s Jindo, where the sea parts and a path appears...
17	Ecstasy BluesAoe Mina		That husky-voiced singer lauded as the “Queen of the Blues”…
18	Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii		Pink Lady's Natsukoi Uta becomes their first million-selling hit
19	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		A moving work whose classic songs by Momoe Yamaguchi resonate with the heart
20	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko		Keiko Fuji’s “Keiko no Yume wa Yoru Hiraku” is, 1…
21	NoraKadokura Yuki		It’s a masterpiece whose singing by Yuki Kadokura resonates in the heart. Love…
22	Tsugaru Strait Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
23	Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Katō Tokiko		Tokiko Kato’s “Shiretoko Tabijo” evokes the essence of the Showa era...
24	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		A masterpiece that colors the postwar music scene
25	Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo’s “Dotonbori Ninjō” is its li...
26	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s youth song, a moving theme song
27	Woman from KoiwaKouzuki Sanae, Kouzuki Reika		“Little…” by Sanae Kogetsu and Reika Kogetsu
28	Morning of PartingPedoro & Kapurishasu		Sung by Pedro & Capricious, with their beloved...
29	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		A gem of a song woven from nostalgia and novelty. Saka...
30	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s “Kita no Yado Kara” is beloved by enka fans...
31	My castle townKoyanagi Rumiko		A blend of Japanese sentiment infused with the sophistication of Western music: “Wakon…”
32	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko		Eiko Segawa’s signature work that conveys the enduring charm of enka...
33	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		An exotic atmosphere that evokes the Mediterranean...
34	Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo		A hit classic that sings of a mother's love and a newborn
35	A Doll’s HouseHirota Mieko		This work, known as a famous song that colored the Showa era. Love...
36	Love RadiantMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s “Ai San San” is from 1986...
37	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A classic song that portrays the heartfelt connection between a man and a woman setting off for the big city.
38	Forbidden LoveMoriyama Ryoko		A moving work that sings of love, a masterpiece by Ryoko Moriyama.
39	The season the sun gave usaoi sankakujougi		An inspiring masterpiece that captures the heart—a hymn to youth
40	love songYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s “Ko-uta” is characterized by a powerful singing voice.
41	Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki		Lyrics brimming with kindness and a quietly moving melody…
42	Memories of a Summer DayHino Teruko		Teruko Hino’s classic song “Summer Memories”
43	Midnight RequiemTeresa Ten		I recommend Teresa Teng’s avant-garde song “Midnight Requiem.”
44	Dance with sorrowTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s late-career classic, “Make Me Dance with Sorrow.”
45	Spring Has Comeririi		A heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring
46	My Pure LadyOzaki Ami		A classic hit by Ami Ozaki filled with the emotions of spring
47	Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki		A heartwarming classic that sings of the love and bond between a married couple.
48	Lingering Snowiruka		Spring partings, bittersweet memories of youth
49	Dad is my boyfriendYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s famous song that sings of love for her father
50	Winter LightningArisu		Alice’s classic song, singing of winter scenery
51	MaybeKobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko		A classic song imbued with bittersweet love and heartfelt wishes
52	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		A timeless anthem of hope that lives with the times: the heartfelt songs of Miyuki Nakajima
53	The world is for the two of us.Sara Naomi		Naomi Sagara’s classic that sings of love and happiness
54	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s enka resonates with people’s hearts.
55	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
56	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
57	Because the moon is so very blueSugawara Totoko		The queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
58	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika / Aoi Shirou		Takeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
59	Cotton MoodAnri		Relive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
60	a bright red sunMisora Hibari		A classic hit by Hibari Misora depicting a summer romance
61	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece
62	Tokyo CachitoFuranku Nagai		Timeless hits that color Akasaka’s night: songs of mature love
63	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
64	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Mikawa Kenichi’s signature enka “Scorpio”
65	Ozasiki SongMatsuo Kazuko Mahina Sutāzu		Kazuko Matsuo’s classic song—a heartrending love ballad set in Kyoto
66	lover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa Ten		The masterpiece rich with adult emotion, “Lover,” a representative work of Teresa Teng
67	IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi		A masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
68	The Splendor of the PrairieAgunesu Chan		A song of memories about nature and departure
69	school daysPegī Hayama		A timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
70	Please go ahead as you are.Maruyama Keiko		Keiko Maruyama’s bossa nova masterpieces
71	Izakaya “Showa”Yashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic gravelly “man’s song”
72	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		A bittersweet heartbreak song with cherry blossoms dancing, resonating in the heart.
73	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi		A bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
74	The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi's spring classic, nostalgic memories
75	Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko		A spring tale of a girl waiting for love
76	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s spring classic, a heartwarming masterpiece
77	wintering swallowMori Masako		Introduction to Masako Mori's Exquisite Ballad Works
78	Izakayaitsuki hiroshi, kinomi nana		Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi are duett...
79	Drinks for twoAzusa Michiyo		The life and career of Michiyo Azusa, a female singer who represented the Showa era...
80	LetterYuki Saori		Saori Yuki’s “Tegami” was released in 1970…
81	Please give me wingsakai tori		The red bird folk song “Tsubasa o Kudasai” is...
82	ScandalTeresa Ten		The appeal of Teresa Teng’s 80s-style songs
83	snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko		“Yuki…” by Sachiko Kobayashi, famed as the queen of enka
84	Sometimes like a child without a motherKarumen Maki		Carmen Maki’s debut single “Toki…”