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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)

Shangri-LaChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video
Shangri-LaChatto Monchī

When I first heard their songs and saw them on TV, I was surprised—so this is a girls’ band?—and I even felt a bit envious of how good the music was.

With literary lyrics and catchy melodies, they gained widespread popularity.

Shangri-La is a hit song that sets adolescent love to a catchy rhythm.

I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko

Toko Furuuchi “Even Though I Love You More Than Anyone” Official Music Video
I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko

Toko Furuuchi’s classic song “Dare Yori Suki Nanoni” (“Even Though I Love You More Than Anyone”).

For those in their late 30s, this track is likely to be deeply nostalgic.

While it’s categorized as J-pop, it features phrases here and there that are close to Black music—especially the neo-soul genre.

It’s characterized by a calm vocal line, typical of neo-soul, and a relatively narrow range, making it an easy song to sing for women with lower voices.

JupiterHirahara Ayaka

[Ayaka Hirahara] 'Jupiter' MV Full Ver.
JupiterHirahara Ayaka

Ayaka Hirahara’s debut song presents a grand classical masterpiece theme with approachable lyrics and a brilliant arrangement.

Its beautiful melody and crystal-clear vocals offer deep comfort to those facing loneliness or anxiety, making it a moving piece.

Since its release in December 2003, it has remained a long-selling favorite and was also used as an insert song in the TBS drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3-B.” With Masayuki Sakamoto’s elegant arrangement and Hirahara’s expressive singing, the track is crafted to be easy and pleasant for anyone to sing.

Why not try it at karaoke when you want to cherish bonds with friends or need the courage to believe in yourself?

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.