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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 (91–100)

Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya - Alone in the Twilight (Recording for Speaker Evaluation)
Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya is a leading Japanese singer-songwriter who has been active for many years.

For women in their 50s, she might be the perfect artist.

She has many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Hitori in the Twilight.” It features a vocal line that showcases her signature Yuming style, yet the melody doesn’t jump drastically up and down, so it’s relatively easy to keep pitch.

The chorus raises the voltage all at once, but the overall range isn’t that wide, so if you choose the right key, even those with lower voices should be able to sing it without difficulty.

Heavenly KissMatsuda Seiko

Seiko Matsuda has many famous songs, but for women in their early 50s, “Heavenly Kiss” may be the one that left the strongest impression.

Among her tracks, this piece is especially characterized by its refreshing melody, yet surprisingly its vocal range isn’t particularly wide.

The English lyrics in the chorus might be a tricky part, but as long as you can pronounce them clearly, it’s quite a singable song.

If you were on Team Seiko back in the day and are now in your 50s, why not give this one a try?

Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi

Kenichi Mikawa “Woman of Scorpio (New Recording)” (Official Audio)
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken'ichi

A signature song by Kenichi Mikawa that portrays the strength and poignancy of a passionate woman who lives for love.

Released in December 1972, this memorable enka number expresses straightforward affection and the sorrow of betrayal.

Mikawa’s powerful vocals blend beautifully with a distinctive worldview inspired by Scorpio, one of the twelve zodiac signs, and the song sold about 97,000 copies on the Oricon charts.

It was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years from 2006 to 2009, revealing new charms through various arrangements, including operatic and samba styles.

With its relaxed tempo and gentle melodic contours, it’s also easy to sing—another part of its appeal.

Why not sing it with a sense of nostalgia as a treasured song tied to precious memories?

teacherMori Masako

Masako Mori - Sensei (1986-06-29)
teacherMori Masako

Although it was Masako Mori’s debut single, “Sensei” is also known as one of her signature songs.

Its nostalgic, simple melody that evokes the mood of Showa-era pop, along with lyrics about a tender, secret crush on a teacher from a young girl’s perspective, leave a strong impression.

The tempo is easy to follow, making it a great recommendation for seniors to sing at karaoke! If you include this song in a day-service karaoke activity, you could spice it up with hand clapping to build excitement and add call-and-response parts in the chorus.

the first strong spring windkyandīzu

As a song that heralds the arrival of spring to the heart, you hear it in various places whenever the seasons change.

This track by Candies was released in March 1976 and became a major hit, ranking 21st on the Oricon year-end chart.

By the time of their farewell concert, it had sold a total of 490,000 copies.

Its charm lies in a melody that enhances a positive mood along with a refreshing sense of the season, and the catchy chorus—hinting at the start of a new romance—rekindles excitement no matter when you listen.

When you feel like welcoming spring, why not try singing it at karaoke?

EnchantedJudi Ongu

Judy Ongg “Miserarete” and “Over the Rainbow” live footage
EnchantedJudi Ongu

Judy Ongg’s mysterious aura and curtain-like costume also became a hot topic.

It often appeared as a parody in the skits on “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everyone Assemble!” For karaoke, I think you’ll need to prepare for the English lines in the chorus.

People who aren’t good at English should be careful.

There are also many non-lexical parts like “Ahh” and “Uhhm.” It’s best to sing it in a way that doesn’t get too sexy.

Gypsy QueenNakamori Akina

Akina Nakamori’s 1986 release “Gypsy Queen” features a distinctive, exotic-sounding arrangement and is easy to tackle at karaoke.

With a clear, translucent voice, the progression from the A verse to the B verse settles while evoking a poignant ache that stirs the heart.

Nakamori’s singing and expressive power are on full display, creating an exceptional melody, and the enveloping chorus is truly breathtaking.

The vocal range is comfortable for men as well, so if you’ve been wanting to try singing Nakamori’s songs, this is a great one to start with.