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

Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi

Rainy Midosuji (Ouyang Feifei)

This is a song released in 1971 by Fei Fei Ouyang, a singer from Taiwan.

It was her debut work in Japan.

The single was a massive hit, spending nine consecutive weeks at number one on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It’s also a great track to dance to with free and dynamic choreography.

Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari

Like the flow of a river

Japan’s songstress Hibari Misora’s undisputed signature song.

The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto, the producer of AKB48.

I think this is a song that exists beyond notions of singing well or poorly, so I’d love for anyone who likes Hibari Misora to try singing it.

If you sing while thinking, “My life has had its share of ups and downs,” I think you’ll naturally sing it well.

I believe the gravitas of a woman in her 60s lends this song a beautiful luster.

Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri

Tsugaru Strait – Winter Scene

It’s one of Sayuri Ishikawa’s signature songs and a piece beloved across generations as a representative work of enka.

Its high name recognition is a major feature, so it’s a perfect choice for karaoke.

Since it has a calm, relaxed tempo, delivering the words clearly and putting genuine feeling into them is important.

Try expressing both the loneliness and the rough intensity that evoke images of a raging winter scene.

Another key point is the gradual build of emotion—if you steadily add strength to your voice, it will capture the atmosphere of the original and create a stirring performance.

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Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun

This is the song that won the Japan Record Award in 1968.

At the time, Jun Mayuzumi was synonymous with the miniskirt, and her distinctive short hairstyle also comes to mind.

Many cover versions were released.

It might be fun to sing it with a slightly cutesy, coquettish vibe.

freezing rainHino Mika

Mika Hino “Hyou Ame”

This is a song that was jointly produced with Akio Kayama.

Miki Hino’s version, released in 1982, was a big hit, and she went on to appear on the 1983 Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Even people who don’t usually listen to enka might feel like they’ve heard it somewhere—the melody has that kind of familiarity.

If you can bring out a sense of poignancy, you’re likely to win applause.

Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

Rimi Natsukawa “Nada Sousou” Music Video

“Nada Sousou,” meaning “tears welling up and falling,” is a masterpiece with lyrics by Ryoko Moriyama and music by BEGIN.

Its refreshing sound evocative of Okinawa and Rimi Natsukawa’s crystal-clear, effortless vocals soothe the soul, making it a healing song.

Ryoko Moriyama is said to have written the lyrics in memory of her older brother, who passed away young.

While the melody spans a wide range and can be challenging, the tempo is relaxed, so you’ll be fine if you sing without rushing.

Try singing it while picturing the face of someone dear to you.

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Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako

Takako Okamura “Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

After her success as a member of Amin, Takako Okamura also flourished as a singer-songwriter.

She has an exceptionally clear voice and excels at simple vocals that make the most of her tone.

“Yume wo Akiramenaide” is one of her signature songs.

Its range is narrow and there’s not much vibrato, so simply staying on pitch is enough to aim for a high score.

While the scarcity of long tones makes it a bit harder to rack up bonus points with vibrato or falls, the pitch is undeniably easy to follow—so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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