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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)

LOVE2000hitomi

hitomi / LOVE 2000(Short Ver.)
LOVE2000hitomi

It was released in 2000 as hitomi’s 17th single.

The song was used as the image song for “Gekikūkan Pro Yakyū 2000” during June and July, as well as for Game 2 of the Japan Series, and it became hitomi’s biggest hit.

It also drew attention because former marathon runner Naoko Takahashi, who won the women’s marathon at the Sydney Olympics, was known to listen to it frequently.

With its upbeat sound, it’s a fun song to sing.

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.

BE TOGETHERSuzuki Ami

Ami Suzuki, who debuted from the hugely popular show “ASAYAN.” The song was such a massive hit that just hearing the intro brings back the frenzy of that time.

In fact, the original version of this track is a TM NETWORK song produced in 1987.

Ami Suzuki’s piercing, soaring vocal tone fits the song perfectly.

It’s a bright, pop tune, so it’s also great for livening up class reunions or karaoke with people of the same generation!

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.

Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki "Love, Day After Tomorrow"
Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki, a female singer who was hugely successful in the 2000s.

She’s often compared to Hikaru Utada, but even in songs with an R&B flavor like Utada’s, her vocal lines are actually straightforward J-pop, so she has quite a few tracks that are surprisingly easy to sing.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is Love, Day After Tomorrow.

While it does feature some higher phrases, the overall pitch range isn’t that extreme, and the vocal line is fairly simple, making it a song that’s very conducive to scoring high—so long as you’re not uncomfortable with higher notes.

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.

distress (at sea/in the mountains); being lost; stranded; a disaster situationToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Jihen is often known for jazzy, stylish songs, but I don’t think that’s the impression many women in their 30s have of the Tokyo Jihen they listened to as teens.

Their track “Sounan” captures the early Tokyo Jihen sound: a somewhat jazzy, defeatist-tinged rock.

For women in their 30s, this is probably the kind of melody that comes to mind when they think of Tokyo Jihen.

While the song uses many semitone movements, its overall range is narrow, and the vocal line descends more than it ascends, making it easy to sing in any part.

It’s a perfect pick if you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke.