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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 (41–50)

era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki

This is a single by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.

The original version was released in December 1975, but the one I’m introducing here is the self-cover version released in December 1993.

The song has been used in many TV show theme songs and commercials, and has been covered by numerous other artists, so many of you have likely heard it before.

As you’d expect from such a well-known track, both the melody and the lyrics are very memorable, and it’s the kind of song you can enjoy singing casually, almost like humming along.

Even in the gentler passages, try to sing with solid projection so that your voice retains its core.

Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi

Rainy Midosuji (Ouyang Feifei)
Rainy MidosujiŌyō Fifi

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.

Boat SongYashiro Aki

Aki Yashiro / Funauta (Boat Song)
Boat SongYashiro Aki

It’s a single released in 1979.

It’s one of her signature songs, and the lyrics are sung from a male perspective.

Rather than singing it gently, it might be better to give it a slightly masculine feel.

The folk-style section that appears in the middle of the song is based on the “Dan-chone-bushi” melody.

sparrowMasuda Keiko

During her Pink Lady days, Keiko Masuda was known for her lively, energetic vocals, but as a solo artist she showcased a more sultry tone.

A great example of that alluring vocal style is Suzume.

The song sits within a narrow, low range—mid1 A# to mid2 G#—which is quite manageable even for male singers.

And while it’s low, the narrow range means there’s plenty of flexibility to adjust the key, so it should suit virtually any voice.

It’s perfect for karaoke to highlight both sensuality and fragility, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten

It’s a song that makes you wonder if there’s any other piece that suits the word “ichizu” (single-minded/devoted) this well.

Perhaps the word “ichizu” used to carry a bit more weight in the past? Since it’s a slow-tempo song, even people in their 60s should be able to sing along just fine while looking at the lyric sheet.

For the A and B sections, keep it relaxed and easygoing, and then project your voice a little for the chorus—that should be enough.

If you sing it too energetically, you might spoil the mood of the piece.

Even just following the lyrics with your eyes can be deeply moving.