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[Ringo Sheena] A roundup of karaoke songs that are easy to sing even for beginners

Vocal coachKubota Mami
After working as a voice trainer at a studio for seven years, I went independent in 2025. To date, I’ve taught more than 300 students. Honestly, I started teaching out of simple curiosity (lol). When I was job hunting, I stumbled across a listing for a “vocal instructor,” thought, “What is this?!” and applied on impulse. That’s how I became a teacher with zero prior knowledge—so I went through more training than anyone and studied a lot on my own. When I started teaching what I’d learned to my students, their responses were really positive, and that’s when I felt a real sense of purpose. As a teacher, I absolutely love those moments when I’m growing together with my students. As for my musical activities, I’ve been playing bass in a wind ensemble since high school and still do. I’ve also performed live in a band as a singing bassist, and sometimes I’m invited to sing as a vocalist only. Through vocal training, I want to keep using my voice and stay healthy and beautiful for years to come!
music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Ringo Sheena is a singer-songwriter with a one-of-a-kind personality and an original sensibility, who transformed Japan’s J-pop scene through her exceptional self-production skills.

Countless artists have been influenced by her, and even in the 2020s her presence remains overwhelming.

Many of her massive hits are also popular karaoke choices, but plenty of people struggle with her distinctive word choices, phrasing, and melodic lines.

In this article, we’ve picked out relatively easy-to-sing songs and compiled them across different eras.

We also share tips for singing them at karaoke, so take this opportunity to check it out!

[Ringo Sheena] A roundup of karaoke songs that are easy for beginners to sing (21–30)

Midnight is purityShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Purity at Midnight

Midnight is purityShiina Ringo

Adorned with sensual depictions and bold expressions, this song is a single by Ringo Sheena released in March 2001.

It was originally slated for inclusion on her third album, Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana, but was shelved due to a mismatch in overall concept, and finally appeared on the 2019 best-of compilation Newton no Ringo: Hajimete no Best Ban.

Arranged by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, it features a distinctive sound that fuses elements of jazz and ska.

The lyrics, portraying emotions wavering between purity and depravity, express the loneliness felt in the night and an obsessive attachment to a loved one.

With its mature atmosphere, this track is a classy crowd-pleaser even at an izakaya karaoke.

Deliver it with expressive finesse and it’s sure to captivate your audience.

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Iroha nihohetoShiina Ringo

Sheena Ringo – Iroha ni Hoheto

Iroha nihohetoShiina Ringo

A stylish track with a traditional Japanese flair, “Irohanihoheto.” It channels Shiina Ringo’s coolness while carrying a subtly eerie, melancholic vibe that becomes addictive.

Included on the 2014 album “Hi Izuru Tokoro,” the song was tied in as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Kamo, Kyoto e Iku: Shinise Ryokan no Okami Nikki.” Compared to her other songs, this one suits a more matter-of-fact, understated vocal delivery.

So it might actually fit people who aren’t great at expressing emotions through singing.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced a wide range of Shiina Ringo’s solo songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.

Even if you think, “That’s too hard!”, you’re sure to find at least one song that suits your vocal quality—whether it’s in a lower range or doesn’t require you to belt.

Start by humming the songs that catch your interest, and expand your karaoke fun from there!

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In producing this article

Editorial Policy

I chose songs that aren’t too difficult, using the popularity rankings from Karaoke JOYSOUND as a reference. Drawing on my experience as an active vocal coach, I explain things using clear, everyday language instead of technical terms, and I make sure to include easy, immediately usable tips for singing. I also base my choices and explanations on real feedback from students in my lessons, including the songs they’ve tried and the comments they’ve made.

Mami Kubota (vocal coach)

KOH-1 (music writer)

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Based on the editorial team’s research results, the final decision also takes into account the total number of your “Rank Up” and “Rank Down” button presses.

[Update History]

February 15, 2026: Added and updated 15 reviews and refreshed the entire article.
July 30, 2023: Added/updated 15 reviews and updated the entire article.