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[Recommended for women in their 30s] Japanese hit songs that hype up karaoke

Among women in their 30s, many probably find themselves with plenty of chances to go to karaoke—like girls’ nights with childhood friends you haven’t seen in a while, class reunions, or the third after-party at a wedding.

In this article, we’ll introduce easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing song recommendations for women in their 30s who are unsure what to pick at karaoke, including tracks you listened to as a kid, hits from your teenage years, and recent songs.

Let’s look back on those nostalgic days you spent together and enjoy a great time with the songs that hold your memories!

[Recommended for women in their 30s] Japanese hit songs that liven up karaoke (71–80)

fairylandHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / fairyland (Short Ver.)
fairylandHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic “fairyland.” Because it’s a very upbeat song, many women in their 30s may avoid it thinking it’s too high, but surprisingly the vocal range isn’t that wide; it stays within mid1F to hiD.

What makes it easy to sing isn’t just that—the tempo is slightly slow at BPM 112, and the pitch movement is fairly consistent.

If you carefully track the pitch, you can aim for a high score at karaoke without any issues, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “Happy Summer Wedding” (MV)
Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.

For women in their 30s, the most popular idol group would have to be Morning Musume, wouldn’t it? Produced by Tsunku, they’ve created many hit numbers despite their eccentric musical style.

Among Morning Musume’s songs, Happy Summer Wedding is especially recommended.

It’s a fast-tempo piece with a wide vocal range, partly because it includes phrases close to scat singing.

However, the basic vocal line doesn’t require an especially wide range, so as long as you choose which parts to sing carefully, it’s relatively easy to perform.

Love Dance SiteMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “Love Dance Site” (MV)
Love Dance SiteMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume’s classic “Koi no Dance Site,” known for its Arabian-inspired melody, is unforgettable.

Women in their early 40s have probably sung it at karaoke at least once.

Contrary to its flashy sound, the song’s vocal range is set quite narrow, making it easy to sing even with a more mature voice.

Some may feel hesitant about the Arabian scale, but since there aren’t sudden, ad-lib-like jumps in pitch, you can aim for a high karaoke score as long as you focus on solid pitch control.

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

Released in 2013 as AKB48’s 32nd major single.

Rino Sashihara serves as the center for the song, which is performed by the members who ranked 1st through 16th in the “AKB48 32nd Single General Election.” The choreography is simple enough for anyone to dance, making it a song that everyone can enjoy singing and dancing to together, and it became a massive hit.

Body & SoulSPEED

It was released in 1996 as SPEED’s debut single.

It was used as the CM song for Nissin Cisco’s “Ciscorn,” marking their first appearance in a commercial.

With youthful, energetic dance and powerful, vibrant vocals, SPEED made a sensational debut.

Because their songs are great for both singing and dancing, they’re popular as tracks that can lift your spirits.

summer festivalWhiteberry

Whiteberry “Summer Festival” MUSIC VIDEO
summer festivalWhiteberry

It was released in 2000 as Whiteberry’s third single.

It’s a cover of JITTERIN’JINN’s fourth single, Natsu Matsuri, and was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Fushigi na Hanashi and as the ending theme for episode 12 of the TV anime ReLIFE.

It became Whiteberry’s biggest hit and was performed when they appeared at the 51st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a song that makes you want to sing while cutely jumping around.

happiness!!!Kimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “happiness!!!” [short ver. ]
happiness!!!Kimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura is a female singer-songwriter who remains popular today.

She has many great songs, but the one I especially recommend for aiming at a high score is “happiness!!!.” It’s known as a classic from her early career.

While it contains quite a few slightly high phrases, there are almost no long sustained notes, so if you sing it in an appropriate key, you shouldn’t have trouble with the high range.

There are some English lyrics sprinkled in, but the vocal line itself is simple, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.