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

delicate lipsJenīhai

Genie High “Delicate Lips” feat. Chanmina

Jenny High has created a masterpiece that resonates deeply—a heartrending story portraying a woman’s delicate emotions.

The feelings of a woman who tries to hide her inner pain by changing her appearance are carefully depicted through the small item of lipstick.

The song beautifully expresses the turmoil between vulnerability and putting on a brave face, and the collaboration with Chanmina adds further depth.

Included on the album “Jenny Classic,” released in June 2023, the track captured the hearts of many listeners alongside numerous tie-in songs.

It’s perfect for nighttime drives or quiet moments with someone special.

The rich, delicate vocals exude a mature allure, leaving you wrapped in a pleasant afterglow.

deep forestDo As Infinity

Do As Infinity / Deep Forest (Fukai Mori)

Do As Infinity, the rock duo that was hugely active in the 2000s.

They’ve left many classic songs, but their most famous track is undoubtedly Deep Forest.

Unlike their rock-oriented works, this piece is crafted as pure J-pop, featuring a vocal line that’s easy to sing throughout.

The tempo is slightly on the slower side of mid-tempo, which makes it exceptionally easy to match pitch.

The vocal range isn’t particularly wide either, so women in their 30s should be able to sing it without any problem.

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STARSNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'STARS' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

Mika Nakashima is a female singer who has left many masterpieces with her distinctive vocal technique and catchy J-pop.

Because she’s an artist with many high-pitched phrases, you might be inclined to avoid her songs if you’re aiming for a high score.

Even so, there are surely people who still want to go for a high score with her tracks.

In that case, we recommend STARS.

It’s a mature-sounding ballad with a very high frequency of long tones, but the vocal range is relatively narrow, and the pitch movement isn’t overly dramatic.

If you can hold steady long notes without wavering, you should be able to sing it without issue.

You can also take advantage of the abundance of long tones to rack up extra points with vibrato.

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PromiseKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / “Promise” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

Among women in their 30s, especially those 34 and under, wouldn’t it be fair to say that Kumi Koda is more of their generation than Ayumi Hamasaki? Kumi Koda’s sexy vocals and emotionally rich expressiveness are captivating, and her song “Promise,” while showcasing those qualities, is arranged to be very easy to sing.

The song definitely builds as a piece of music, but the rise in intensity toward the chorus is gentle, and the vocal range isn’t wide.

If you focus on dynamics and keep your pitch on track, aiming for a high score should be easy.

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BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / BLUE BIRD (Short Ver.)

When it comes to artists who colored the youth of women in their 30s, Ayumi Hamasaki is probably the name that comes up most often.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend as an easy pick for scoring high in karaoke is BLUE BIRD.

Although it feels like a refreshing and powerful track, it actually has a relatively narrow vocal range.

The few high notes that do appear are only in the upper-mid range at most, and they come and go quickly.

Considering its limited range and how easy it is to match the pitch, it’s definitely a song you can aim for a high score with.

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