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Japanese pop songs that are easy for women in their 20s to sing at karaoke

We’ve put together a list of karaoke songs that women in their 20s often find easy to sing!

When choosing songs for karaoke, the vibe of the group and who you’re with can make the difference between a song you can sing and one you can’t.

Many people probably switch up their repertoire depending on the situation.

Even if a song fits the occasion, there are times you can’t sing it because it’s too high or too low—even if you love it.

So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs with a focus on various aspects of singability.

We’ve gathered tracks like “widely known hits,” “classics that hype up the room,” “songs without extreme vocal ranges,” and “tunes that feel nostalgic for people in their 20s.”

Find the perfect song for you and give it a try at karaoke!

Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for women in their 20s to sing (1–10)

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

This is a song that was also used as the theme for a Doraemon movie.

Doraemon films can be real tearjerkers—many people have probably wiped away a quiet tear in the darkness of the theater.

Among anime-related songs that have surpassed one million downloads, besides this one, there are only a few others like “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” and “Sousei no Aquarion.” It’s a song by Motohiro Hata, and since the original key is a bit on the high side, it might be just right for female singers as well.

As long as you can nail the chorus, you should be fine.

The trick is to sing the A and B verses gently and with feeling!

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” [short ver.]
ButterflyKimura Kaera

This is Kaela Kimura’s “Butterfly,” which has now become a wedding-song classic.

It’s a happy tune that celebrates two people in love.

Whether you’re connected to a wedding or not, this song is sure to put you in a joyful mood.

It’s great not only as a wedding reception performance, but also for livening up a girls’ night out!

To Hikarimiwa

miwa “To the Light - short ver.”
To Hikarimiwa

I’m soothed by her voice that seems to take flight.

Released in 2012 as the ninth single by the popular singer-songwriter miwa.

The lyrics, filled with resolve, give you courage.

Please try singing it as a cheer song for yourself!

Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for women in their 20s to sing (11–20)

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

The joys and heartaches of love, and even the foreboding of parting, are vividly portrayed through seasonal scenes from spring to winter.

Aiko’s gentle yet powerful vocals beautifully capture the delicate emotions of someone in love.

Released in November 1999, it was selected as the ending theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and Fuji TV’s “Jobireba!?” Its karaoke-friendly vocal range and relatable lyrics are part of its appeal.

Recommended for times when you want to get hyped with friends or for those who’ve experienced heartbreak.

Tears aren’t just for show.Miyamoto Hiroji

Hiroji Miyamoto — Tears Aren’t Just for Show
Tears aren’t just for show.Miyamoto Hiroji

Elephant Kashimashi is a band that has remained at the forefront from the 1990s to the present.

Lately, the solo work of vocalist Hiroji Miyamoto has been especially prominent, and he’s been dropping a number of hit songs.

Among Miyamoto’s tracks, the one I particularly recommend to women in their 20s is “Kazari Janai no yo Namida wa.” Since it was originally a song by Akina Nakamori, I think it’s easy for women to sing.

Plus, songs from the Showa era tend to have simpler melodies than today’s music, which is another reason I recommend it.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Live Music Video
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

It’s a signature song by the rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

It’s upbeat and seems like it would really heat up a karaoke session! The song was written specifically as the theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, so anime fans are probably very familiar with it.

The key is high for men, but for women it might be at a more comfortable range to sing.

rainbow-coloredayaka

Ayaka / “Nijiiro” (Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne”) Music Video (Short Ver.)
rainbow-coloredayaka

This is one of Ayaka’s signature songs and extremely popular as wedding BGM.

The tempo is on the slower side and the rhythm is simple, making it easy to sing.

There are a few spots where the melody jumps significantly in pitch, so you’ll want to pay special attention to those parts.