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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 (81–90)

Unwavering WishTamura Naomi

Singer-songwriter Naomi Tamura, who made her major-label debut as the vocalist of PEARL and continues to captivate fans under the nickname SHO-TA.

Her 4th single, “Yuzurenai Negai,” used as the first opening theme for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth, became a million-selling hit with over 1.2 million copies sold.

Its passionate melody, delivered with a powerful high-tone voice, is sure to get anyone in their 30s pumped up—even if they don’t know the anime.

It’s a refreshing rock tune that’s also a great pick for karaoke with people of the same generation.

Midnight ShuffleKondō Masahiko

Masahiko Kondo “MATCHY*” “Midnight Shuffle”
Midnight ShuffleKondō Masahiko

Known by the nickname “Match,” singer Masahiko Kondo dominated the idol scene in the 1980s while also thriving as a race car driver.

His 40th single, “Midnight Shuffle,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Silver Wolf: A Boy with Two Brains” and became a major hit.

Its melody is relaxed against a driving beat, and the key is low, making it easy to sing at karaoke.

With its high-energy ensemble that livens up any karaoke session, this rock tune is recommended even for those who aren’t confident singers.

I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'
I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana

She’s popular among younger generations as the queen of love songs.

She has many tracks that express feelings and emotions from a woman’s perspective.

This song, true to its title, is a pure love song that turns the prayer-like longing to see one’s lover directly into lyrics.

If you’re reading this and currently nursing a crush, listening to it will sweep your feelings away in an instant!

Memories of Kujukuri BeachMi-Ke

It was released in 1991 as Mi-Ke’s debut single.

The lyrics include many titles of Group Sounds songs, and the melody and layering of the chorus are also crafted with the GS sound in mind.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Nurse Station,” it became a massive hit.

It’s a song that really gets the crowd going when sung with emotion, as if speaking directly to the listener.

for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro “Nagaimono” Official Music Video
for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro’s debut single released in 1998.

It was a song that drew attention from its indie release and gradually gained popularity through cable broadcasts and radio.

As we become adults, we stop being selfish and take fewer headlong leaps into love.

It’s a love song that evokes nostalgia and, precisely because we’re adults now, really hits home.

Chase the ChanceAmuro Namie

It was released in 1995 as Namie Amuro’s fourth single.

The song was used as the theme for the NTV Saturday drama “The Chef” and was produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became her first million-selling single.

Thanks to the success of this song, she made her first appearance at the 46th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

[Recommended for women in their 30s] Japanese hit songs that get the crowd going at karaoke (91–100)

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

It was released in 2003 as Ai Otsuka’s second single.

The song became her first to break into the Oricon Top 10, and in 2004 it became the first “chaku-uta” (ringtone) in history to reach one million downloads.

It’s also very popular among men, and in high school baseball it’s now a staple used as a cheering song and chance theme.

It’s a song everyone can get hyped to while shouting call-and-response together.

In conclusion

There were so many karaoke songs that made women in their 30s blurt out, “So nostalgic!” and get excited! This time, we introduced not only tracks from their youth, but also recent hits and timeless classics loved by a wide range of ages.

It’s also fun to set a theme like “old-school only” or “anime songs only” when choosing songs.

Pick tunes everyone can get pumped about, and enjoy your time to the fullest with your closest friends!