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[Karaoke] A Collection of Japanese Songs for Women in Their 70s to Sing [2026]

From the 1960s to the mid-1970s, when today’s people in their seventies spent their teenage and young adult years, Japanese music produced many different kinds of hit songs that are still loved today.

There are surely many people who still keep songs from that era in their karaoke repertoire.

In this article, we’ve gathered hit songs from back then that we’d love women currently in their seventies to sing at karaoke.

With a richly varied lineup—from enka and folk to kayōkyoku and rock—you’re sure to have a great time.

If you’re a younger person planning to go to karaoke with someone in their seventies, please use this as a reference!

[Karaoke] A Collection of Japanese Songs We Want Women in Their 70s to Sing [2026] (31–40)

IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi

Izakaya — Kinomi Nana / Hiroshi Itsuki
IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi

Set in an izakaya, this song delicately portrays the subtle emotions of lonely men and women.

Yu Aku’s woven lyrics and Katsuo Ono’s soul-stirring melody blend beautifully, evoking a mature worldview steeped in the atmosphere of the Showa era.

The distinctive voices of Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi gently envelop a scene where loneliness and warmth intertwine.

Released in October 1982, this work has continued to be loved as one of Hiroshi Itsuki’s signature songs.

A new duet version with Fuyumi Sakamoto was produced in October 2017.

With lyrics that touch on the nuances of life and a familiar, accessible melody, it’s a wonderful choice for everyone to enjoy singing at karaoke.

O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi

This song portrays the poignant feelings of heartbreak, with graceful cherry blossoms drifting in a dreamlike dance.

As the petals fall, Fuyumi Sakamoto’s voice tenderly sings of unforgettable memories, resonating deeply in the heart.

Released in February 1994, the piece beautifully expresses a woman’s powerful emotions through the motif of cherry blossoms.

While the protagonist looks back on a past love, she also possesses the strength to move forward.

I hope you’ll listen beneath the cherry trees, with a gentle sense of nostalgia.

Perhaps you, too, have memories that return with the blossoms.

Why not spend a heartwarming moment with Fuyumi Sakamoto in the spring sunshine?

You’re not alone.tenchi mari

Mari Amachi debuted in 1971 with “Mizuiro no Koi,” establishing herself as a national idol.

In particular, her 1972 release “Hitorijanaino” became her signature song, spending six consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

The song portrays the encounter between people and celebrates the happiness of spending time together as a pair.

“Hitorijanaino” has been covered by many artists and was also performed as a charity song for the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Its universal message and heartwarming melody have continued to be loved by many fans across time.

When sung at karaoke, its delicate yet powerful lyrics can bring people together.

March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko

Kiyoko Suizenji - “365-Step March” (Official Audio)
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko

Released in 1968 by Kiyoko Suizenji, “365-Step March” is an immortal classic that energized Japan during its period of rapid economic growth.

Marking a major turning point from traditional enka, the song also became the biggest hit of Suizenji’s career.

Brimming with an energetic, forward-looking message, it teaches the importance of keeping your feet moving.

Widely used as an entrance march, in commercials, and even for disaster recovery support, the song has encouraged people of all generations.

With its cross-generational recognition, it’s also a great choice for karaoke where multiple age groups are participating.

Tokyo Dodonpa GirlWatanabe Mari

Born in 1942 in Saitama Prefecture, Mari Watanabe shot to fame in the early 1960s with Tokyo Dodonpa Musume.

Released in 1961, the song was also used as the theme for the film of the same name.

Incorporating the Dodonpa rhythmic style—which blends Dodoitsu and mambo—the piece portrays the vibrant lives of Tokyo’s youth.

By expressing passionate feelings for a loved one through the Dodonpa rhythm, it deftly conveys both the poignancy and sweetness of romance.

Those who remember that era will surely find the rhythm nostalgic and enjoy reminiscing about their memories of the time.