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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 (1–10)

The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi

Hitomi Shimatani / "A Maiden with Flaxen Hair" [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]
The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi

Released by Hitomi Shimatani in May 2002, this song is a celebrated piece that portrays a refreshing romance.

It expresses a young girl’s feelings of love through dreamlike imagery, beautifully harmonizing with scenes of landscape and nature.

The lyrics, imbued with youth and purity, are complemented by her clear, translucent vocals, capturing the brilliance of innocent love in full.

Featured in a commercial for Kao Essential Damage Care Shampoo, it became a major hit, peaking at No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

With its broad, expansive melody and an elegant tone that sways like hair in the wind, it carries a familiar charm that invites everyone to hum along.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Released in 2004.

More than just a love song, this piece by Yo Hitoto was inspired by the terrorist attacks in the United States and portrays the feeling of praying for the happiness of someone dear and the person they love.

Although it carries a profound message, when singing it you don’t need to overthink—just sing gently and sincerely.

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing
Time goes byEvery Little Thing

A classic by Every Little Thing, known for its soothing musicality and profound lyrics.

It tenderly depicts the emotions that arise when looking back on a past love, where reflection and lingering attachment intertwine.

The vocal changes in Kaori Mochida’s voice express the song’s emotions even more deeply.

Released in February 1998, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Amai Kekkon” (Sweet Marriage).

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and was later included on a best-of album.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

Recommended for moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special or find a bit of calm.

It’s sure to be a song that resonates with your heart.

To the futureKiroro

Kiroro “To the Future” Official Music Video
To the futureKiroro

A signature song by Kiroro that sings of deep love and gratitude to one’s mother over a gentle melody.

The clear, pure vocals and warm message woven by the two artists from Okinawa create a moving, jewel-like ballad.

Since its release in June 1998, it has been widely cherished as a song of thanks to parents at junior and senior high school choir competitions and at weddings.

With its relaxed tempo and relatively narrow vocal range, it’s easy to sing even at karaoke.

It’s the perfect song to perform with heartfelt feelings for your beloved family.

Song of LoveKōda Kumi

A gem of a ballad that earnestly sings of a woman’s feelings in love.

Kumi Koda’s powerful yet delicate vocals beautifully capture the subtle nuances of complex emotions.

With its relaxed tempo and melody, and minimal shifts in pitch throughout, it’s a song you can sing calmly at karaoke.

Released in September 2007, it was featured in a music.jp commercial and used as a support song for World Judo 2007.

The lyrics, depicting the bittersweetness of love and deep affection from a woman’s perspective, are universally relatable.

Next time you go to karaoke on a day off, why not make the most of its gentle pace and sing it with heartfelt emotion?