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Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs

Karaoke is popular across all ages, and of course many women in their 60s also have plenty of chances to go.

But when you actually get to the karaoke place, do you ever find yourself wondering which songs to sing? If you’re thinking, “I don’t really know recent songs, and to be honest I’m not that good at singing…,” I’ll share some recommended tracks for you! I’ve selected songs that seem easy to sing, focusing mainly on tracks from around the 1970s—the era when many people in their 60s spent their youth.

If you’re not confident about karaoke, songs with a slow tempo are recommended.

Some of the songs are more challenging, but they’re all well-known, so for the difficult ones, let’s sing together with everyone!

Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (71–80)

confessionTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi is a female singer who has created many famous songs with her distinctive vocal timbre.

Among them, the one I especially recommend for its alluring sensuality and poignant mood is “Confession.” This piece sits in a fairly low range, essentially no different from an average male vocal.

While the overall range spans slightly wide—from mid1 D# to hi B—the lower tessitura actually makes it easier to sing for women in their 60s, whose voices tend to grow deeper.

It’s not a rowdy, party-style song, but it will definitely spark excitement through a strong sense of nostalgia.

Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic “Playback Part 2,” which gained nationwide popularity with its novel setting at a traffic accident scene.

While the song features a somewhat unconventional structure, including bold break points, it boasts exceptional singability thanks to its very narrow range of mid2 A# to Hi A#.

The tricky part is the section that enters the chorus after the late-stage break point, so be sure to count the beats carefully before you come in.

It’s a huge hit at karaoke, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako

Minako Honda – Marilyn in 1986
Marilyn in 1986Honda Minako

Minako Honda, who gained popularity with a singing ability you wouldn’t expect from an idol, is still highly regarded by some fans for her vocal performances even after her passing.

Her signature song “Marilyn in 1986” is actually one of the least difficult pieces among her works.

As evidence, it sits within a relatively narrow range of mid1 G# to high C#.

The most frequent notes are in the low-to-mid register, so singers of virtually any voice type should be able to handle it without issue.

The vocal line is very gentle, and the mid-tempo pace makes it easy to sing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (81–90)

Forget-me-not to youBaishō Chieko

The forget-me-not’s flower language is literally “Please don’t forget me.” The lyrics of this song are very profound.

They can be interpreted as a love story, the sorrow of war, or about friends and parents.

As you grow older, you will experience many sad farewells and joyful encounters.

In such times, singing this song may soothe your heart.

It’s a highly recommended piece that you can truly sing only after you’ve gained some years.

Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi

Hiromi Iwasaki — Cinderella Honeymoon
Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi

Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic “Cinderella Honeymoon,” frequently used on variety shows and the like, was once treated almost like a comic song, but nowadays it can surely be called a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

The song’s easiest-to-sing point is, above all, the chorus.

While the highest notes appear in the pre-chorus, that high phrase only lasts about three to four seconds, and the chorus itself sits in the mid-to-lower range, making it a song that doesn’t depend on the singer’s vocal range.

The Wind RisesMatsuda Seiko

Seiko Matsuda has many famous songs.

While “Kaze Tachinu” is a somewhat lesser-known track, it’s perfect for aiming for a high score at karaoke.

Its relaxed tempo and a vocal line without intricate pitch fluctuations are appealing; although the melody is relatively high, anyone can sing it easily with the right key adjustment.

If there’s one point to watch out for, it’s the pre-chorus (the B section).

Because it features a high phrase with a relatively wide upward pitch movement, you’ll need to consciously track the pitch carefully.

Detective StoryYakushimaru Hiroko

The classic film “Detective Story,” starring Hiroko Yakushimaru.

This piece was released as the movie’s theme song.

When it comes to Hiroko Yakushimaru’s vocals, her enveloping, gentle voice is distinctive, and this song showcases exactly that.

Overall, the vocal line has little fluctuation, and the range is kept relatively narrow.

It may feel slightly high, but you can handle that with key adjustment, so consider adding it to your repertoire.