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

A special feature on Japanese pop songs popular among women in their 30s!

We’ve gathered recommended classics, from nostalgic hits of the 2000s and beyond.

The songs you listened to in your youth still bring back memories when you hear them now, don’t they?

Everything introduced here is a song that any woman in her 30s has likely heard at least once.

From iconic themes of nostalgic romance dramas to love songs you listened to during a crush back then, these are the kinds of tracks that will make you want to sing them again at karaoke!

If you’re going to karaoke with people of the same generation, you can’t go wrong with these—so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

Popular Japanese songs among women in their 30s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	AM11:00HY		Timeless youth anthem that evokes nostalgic memories
2	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium” is a heartrending classic.
3	nape (of the neck)aiko		Hints on youth and ways of living from aiko’s songs
4	Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena, a music artist who looks stunning in traditional Japanese attire
5	Hello, helloSuperfly		Shiho Ochi of Superfly is petite but has an outstanding presence.
6	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		A poignant love story whose lyrics by Hiiragi resonate with the heart
7	NEVER ENDAmuro Namie		The official song of the Kyushu–Okinawa Summit, singing of hope for progress.
8	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s classic hit “Kanade” becomes a smash hit.
9	Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada: Transforming the music scene with talent and sophistication
10	Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s classic love songs re-recorded
11	I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa		Thelma Aoyama’s signature song hits No. 1 with its innovative rhythm.
12	I believeayaka		Theme song of a Korean Wave actress Choi Ji-woo’s drama
13	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka, who performed the theme song for “Trick.”
14	Love SongGO!GO!7188		Memories from my school days, a nostalgic classic by GO!GO!7188
15	Goodbye Memoriessupercell		A classic song that portrays the bittersweetness and courage of youth
16	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		Beautiful ballads by B'z, moving masterpieces
17	VALENTIBoA		BoA's hit song 'VALENTI' is the best!
18	The Perfect VisionMINMI		Captivating music of Japareggae and MINMI
19	Fool of LoveGoto Maki		Maki Goto’s solo debut song has a wide vocal range and a unique quality.
20	ButterflyKōda Kumi		After struggling post-debut, she became a songstress with a big hit.
21	Secret of my heartKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki, known for Detective Conan theme songs
22	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima, who holds the secret to youth, and “Yuki no Hana”
23	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The story’s ending theme, a song of youth
24	fairylandHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s “fairyland” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
25	skirtaiko		Aiko’s bittersweet song of memories resonates in the heart.
26	orionYonezu Kenshi		A song that wishes for a connection with someone far away
27	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s exhilarating track, a song of hope that looks forward
28	DOLLSCANDAL		SCANDAL's 'DOLL' is easy to sing.
29	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		The powerful vocals of Superfly’s “Ai o Komete Hanataba o”
30	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A classic song that evokes memories of youthful stargazing
31	happiness!!!Kimura Kaera		Aiming for a high score with a rock song by Kaela Kimura
32	scene of carnage; chaotic situation; crisis (literally: battlefield of asuras)Toukyou Jihen		A jazzy classic by Tokyo Jihen that's easy to sing
33	crescent moonayaka		A poignant Ayaka classic that portrays a long-distance romance
34	Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai		A signature song by Mai Kuraki that can be sung within a narrow vocal range
35	StoryAI		AI’s hit song “Story” resonates with women in their 30s.
36	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s love song about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
37	SaudadePorunogurafiti		First Oricon No. 1, singing about male sensitivity
38	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		The beloved anthem of love and hope, “Hanamizuki,” is born
39	powder snowRemioromen		“Powder Snow” is a classic masterpiece used as an insert song in a drama.
40	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s drama theme song “SEASONS”
41	deep forestDo As Infinity		Do As Infinity’s classic song “Fukai Mori”
42	STARSNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s “STARS” is an easy-to-sing ballad.
43	PromiseKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda's 'Promise' is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
44	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature songs, high karaoke scores
45	366 daysHY		HY's classic song '366 Days' is a moving masterpiece.
46	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A youthful love song by Hikaru Utada that portrays the feeling of being unable to forget one’s first love
47	I love you more than anyone.Furuchi Toko		Toko Furuuchi’s classic hit, neo-soul-style J-pop
48	delicate lipsJenīhai		A classic song that depicts women's emotions. Expressing heartache with lip movements.
49	JupiterHirahara Ayaka		Make classic masterpieces moving through song
50	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Ken Hirai’s moving masterpiece “Close Your Eyes”
51	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco, a female singer-songwriter from the late 1990s