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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 get the crowd going at karaoke (51–60)

5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko

[Official] Ryoko Hirosue “Five Seconds Before I Fall Seriously in Love” (MV) Ryoko Hirosue / Maji de Koi Suru 5 Byou Mae MK5 [1st Single]
5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko

It was released in 1997 as Ryoko Hirosue’s debut single.

The song drew attention because Mariya Takeuchi handled both the lyrics and composition, and it was used as the NTT DoCoMo “Pocket Bell” commercial song and the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Thursday Ghost Stories ’97: Evil Spirit Academy.” Despite being her debut, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Sung cutely, it feels like it would bring back memories of the bittersweet romances of youth.

Summer is comingDaikoku Maki

It was released in 1994 as Maki Ohguro’s eighth single.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The lyrics portray an unmarried woman earnestly waiting for her yet-unseen prince, and the feelings of inferiority toward refined, debutante-like women resonated with many women.

It’s a song that unmarried women can sing with deep emotion and really get fired up.

Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Even If I Become an Old Lady” (Live)
Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato

It was released in 1992 as Chisato Moritaka’s 16th single.

It was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Matta Nashi!” and, due to its lyrics, garnered strong support from women.

In particular, people in their 30s tend to be sensitive about age, so this song likely resonates with many on a very real level.

It’s also a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, with many listeners relating to it.

A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Cluster of Love - YouTube Original Live -”
A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids

As pioneers among Kansai-born Johnny’s groups, the idol duo KinKi Kids has continued to assert a solid presence both as a group and as individuals.

“Ai no Katamari,” included as the B-side to their 13th single “Hey! Minna Genki Kai?,” is a melancholy number that was used as the theme for Morinaga’s “DARS” commercial.

While it features quick melodic passages and falsetto leaps, the overall vocal range isn’t very wide, making it relatively easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s a lyrical song that really comes alive when you harmonize with friends.

[Recommended for Women in Their 30s] Japanese Hit Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke (61–70)

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.

DOLLSCANDAL

SCANDAL 「DOLL」 ‐Music Video
DOLLSCANDAL

SCANDAL is a girls’ rock band that gained immense popularity in the late 2000s.

Even now, as a representative girls’ rock band, they continue to churn out hit numbers from time to time.

Among their songs, “DOLL” is likely a deeply nostalgic track for women in their 30s.

This piece covers a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 G# to hi D, and its vocal lines have gentle rises and falls, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE

Da-iCE – “Osaka LOVER” [Lyric] (From “The best covers of DREAMS COME TRUE Doriuta Vol.1” Released on 2017.7.7!!)
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE

It was released in 2007 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 38th single.

The lyrics center on a woman in a long-distance relationship and incorporate Osaka dialect.

Written specifically for Universal Studios Japan’s attraction “Hollywood Dream – The Ride,” the song captures the real frustrations of long-distance love and the everyday back-and-forth between a couple, making it a realistic and enjoyable track.