Popular Japanese songs among women in their 30s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks.

Fool of LoveGoto Maki

Maki Goto “Stupid Fool of Love” Music Video

This is Maki Goto’s big hit released in March 2001 as her solo debut.

The overall vocal range spans G3 to F#5, and because the last phrase of the chorus uses head voice, the range is quite wide.

Rather than pitch movement, the rhythm is distinctive; if you sing carefully, your timing will align and your pitch accuracy will improve.

Also, since the chorus is sung with a head-voice quality, projecting your head voice more will give you a sharper tone like Maki Goto’s.

In English-language singing, it helps to use breath and give the head voice a light, flicked feel.

It may be challenging until you get used to it, but give it a try!

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Kubota Mami

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fairylandHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / fairyland (Short Ver.)

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.

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Ryo

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The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

This is supercell’s debut single “The Story You Don’t Know,” released in 2009.

It served as the ending theme for the UHF anime Bakemonogatari.

The song is popular for vocalist Nagi Yanagi’s clear, translucent voice and lyrics that evoke a sense of wistful youth.

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Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

This is “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo,” Superfly’s fourth single, released in 2008.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Mother of Edison.

I believe this song is truly complete only with Shiho’s voice—firm and powerful, yet imbued with gentleness.

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

This is “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing), the second single by BUMP OF CHICKEN, released in 2001.

Back then, you heard it everywhere you went.

Songs like this make you feel nostalgic when you listen later, bringing back the people and places you were with at the time.

It’s a fast-paced track that makes you want to jump on a bike and race through a summer night.

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aiko-『skirt』music video

Singer-songwriter aiko continues to portray the delicate nuances of love with razor-sharp lyrics and a one-of-a-kind melody.

This song conveys a bittersweet yet resolute vow to never wear again a piece of clothing bound to a special memory.

The unforgettable recollections hidden beneath its sound may gently touch the drawers of the heart that each listener carries.

It’s one of the tracks on her 16th major-label album, “Zanshin Zansho,” and also serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “Apocalypse Hotel.” A bitter yet beautiful pop number.

orionYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

It is a song that earnestly longs for a connection with someone far away, like constellations shining in the winter night sky.

Created by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, it was released in February 2017 as his sixth single.

It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime March Comes in Like a Lion.

Its absorbing sound and a melody that hides fierce emotion within quietness create a profoundly rich world.

Take your time and immerse yourself in this musical realm.