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

A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

Written and composed by Shinji Tanimura, this song also became Momoe Yamaguchi’s biggest hit.

It was released in 1978.

The melody’s pitch rises and falls gently, and the overall feel is relaxed, so I think it’s easy to sing.

Above all, it’s such a famous song that probably everyone knows it, which makes it great for singing together.

Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS

Surely more than anyone else in the world

This is a very famous song and one of Miho Nakayama’s signature tracks.

I imagine many people sing it.

The collaboration with the rock band WANDS is also very special.

The overall vocal range is F#3–B4, and since the chorus uses the top note B4 frequently, it’s an easy key for those who are good with high notes.

If you feel it’s “too high” while singing, don’t force it—try lowering the key by one or two steps.

If belting in chest voice is difficult for you, adding clear accents in the high parts will help the sound come out more easily.

You can probably sense where the high sections are as you sing, so try aiming for those spots and pronouncing just “ah” there to target them precisely at first.

Also, for pronunciations with the vowel “i,” pulling the sound too wide horizontally creates tension.

Try to keep some space inside your mouth and avoid overemphasizing the “ee” sound.

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The two of us since then

The Two of Us Since Then (ON THE ROAD 2011 “The Last Weekend”)

This song portrays two people who chose to walk separate paths, conveying feelings of aching sadness and regret.

The detailed depictions of memories strongly evoke both the happiness they once had and the pain of having lost it.

One of the song’s charms is its gentle, conversational singing style, so how about valuing the words and aiming for a relaxed delivery? The emotional swell in the chorus is where the sense of poignancy stands out most, so it may also be important to focus on how much intensity you put into that section.

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youKozaka Akiko

You / Akiko Kosaka

It’s a song released in 1973 that became a huge hit.

At the time, it set a record by topping the Oricon singles chart for seven consecutive weeks.

The melody line is very dramatic, so the high notes might be a bit challenging to sing.

But as a woman, it’s easy to get emotionally involved, and overall it’s a piece you can sing comfortably and enjoy.

Light Blue Letterabe shizue

Light Blue Letter Shizue Abe

This is a song released in 1973 by Shizue Abe, who was affectionately known at the time by the nickname “Shii-chan.” For the opening spoken line, it’s best to hold the microphone firmly with both hands, bring it up in front of your chest, and deliver the line.

If you aim for an elegant atmosphere, I think it will bring out the song’s qualities even more.

younger boykyandīzu

A Younger Boy / Candies (Cover)

As a female idol group of the Showa era, Candies held a special place.

Among their many upbeat songs, this 1975 release stood out for its particularly cute charm.

For Candies, this track was their first to enter the top 10 on the Oricon charts.

It’s even more fun to sing with the cute choreography and set.

Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie

Yoshie Kashiwabara - Haru na no ni (Even Though It's Spring)

It’s a single released in 1983, composed by Miyuki Nakajima.

It’s one of the classic songs often played during graduation season.

With its calm tone, it’s easy to sing, and if you pour emotion into the chorus, I think you can express the poignancy of parting with someone you loved.