Popular Japanese songs among women in their 20s: a collection of masterpieces that are great to listen to and great to sing.

What kind of music do you listen to when you’re on the go, working, or relaxing at home?

And when you go to karaoke with friends or coworkers, what songs do you sing?

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended tracks for women in their twenties from two angles: “listening” and “singing.”

We’ve picked out standout hits that are trending on social media and songs by popular artists—tunes that are perfect both to listen to and to sing.

Take a look!

Playlist

Popular Japanese songs among women in their 20s: a collection of masterpieces that are great to listen to and great to sing.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	wavy flowAimer		A moving commemorative song from Azur Lane
2	First love is cryingaimyon		An emotional song themed around Aimyon’s first love.
3	lensIkuta Rira		A soul-stirring masterpiece by Ikuta Lilas of YOASOBI
4	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s social satire song
5	New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Restart and Song of Hope
6	festivalFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s “Matsuri” captivates with a blend of Japanese traditional elements and R&B.
7	On the Breeze of LoveVaundy		A coming-of-age song that portrays the struggles and growth of love
8	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s “Edison,” a hot topic on TikTok
9	Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST		BE:FIRST, a youthful song that captivates with soaring vocals and dance
10	If you call it loveUru		A heart-touching song that sings about the weight/importance of a loved one
11	Walkin’ In My Lanemilet		A refreshing song by milet that sings of solitude and dreams
12	Partneryuka		Yuka’s heart-wrenching love song is hugely popular among young people.
13	Because the sun will rise againRyokushokushakai		A refreshing, upbeat theme song that gives you energy!
14	Love and romanceNovelbright		A heartwarming song that sings of deep love for a lover.
15	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		“Mixed Nuts” is a song that pairs perfectly with anime.
16	EnchantedSaucy Dog		A magical song where the voice of a precious person soothes the heart
17	yellowback number		A poignant unrequited love song, 'Kiiro' by back number
18	whoaYuuri		Yuri’s “Whoa” is a song about the courage to live true to yourself.
19	ComedyHoshino Gen		A heartwarming song from Spy x Family
20	A Place for the Soulmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu's heart-touching songs
21	omnidirectional beautynozomi		A pop song by Noshila brimming with self-affirmation
22	delicate lipsJenīhai		A classic song that depicts women's emotions. Expressing heartache with lip movements.
23	GRL GVNGXG		XG’s globally buzzworthy track Girl Gang
24	User ManualNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s movie theme song, a song of gratitude and love
25	I love youuu!HoneyWorks feat. chū-tan		HoneyWorks × Chuutan, Love Song
26	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s popular song “Ashita mo” is an exhilarating Japanese rock track.
27	shameless; indecentchanmina		The musicality of Chanmina’s “Harenchi”
28	JUMPŌhara Sakurako		A support song commemorating the 10th anniversary of their debut
29	#Meyuka		A pop song about loving yourself
30	25eill		A refreshing song that sings about the worries and growth of a 25-year-old
31	The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?miwa		Moved by miwa's new song, a Japanese-style ballad
32	Delusional scriptwriting activityasmi		asmi’s pop love song
33	Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa		Koresawa’s cheating songs are easy to sing.
34	First Love Killernozomi		Noa's hit song 'First Love Killer' is easy to sing.
35	Sketchaimyon		Aimyon's new song, a return-to-roots folk song
36	snakeYorushika		Yorushika’s song “Hebi” is easy to sing.
37	vip?Nisshoku Natsuko		Natsuko Nisshoku’s piano-and-vocal piece “vip?”
38	fortnighteill		A Western-style groove track by eill
39	The dust on the shade extendszutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		An emo yet catchy band song
40	I’m leaving tonight.22/7		Expressing adolescent conflicts in 22/7’s new song
41	PSYCHOFurui Riho		Furui Riho’s dark psychological R&B dance track
42	Sukitchu no! (feat. Kapi)HONEY WORKS		HoneyWorks love song tracks
43	Pride BrightJuice=Juice		Pride-bright: a strong woman’s view on love
44	If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo		A catchy pop number that’s a collaborative song for a movie’s theme
45	Do not touchMISAMO		The appeal of MISAMO, TWICE’s first sub-unit song
46	MarshmallowMISAMO		MISAMO's songs are captivating.
47	Song of LoveMyuk		Miyu Kumagawa’s project “Ai no Uta” is a dance-pop track bursting with speed and drive.
48	When You Were MineNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		Nissy releases an R&B dance track in English
49	COCONUTNiziU		NiziU’s COCONUT is a summer-oriented pop song
50	You can’t love all of me.A-ko		A-ko’s new song: the struggle between self-denial and love
51	Decembermilet		A ballad in which milet sings gratitude to her mother
52	emptymiwa		miwa's song 'Karakko' is refreshing.
53	By your side.riria.		Lilia’s single becomes an anime theme song
54	CinderellaTomei		Akaru, a rising newcomer singer drawing attention for the Suzumori film’s theme song
55	P.S.Ikuta Rira		Rira Ikuta’s new song “P.S.” is the theme song for a film.
56	Darling Darlingyuka		Yuka releases a West Coast-style summer song
57	Heisei Dawn GALMayumura Chiaki		Chiaki Mayumura’s new song showcases a new musical direction.
58	Mirror, mirrorFujita Maiko		Maiko Fujita portrays the sorrow of heartbreak by overlaying it with a fairy-tale motif
59	Time limitSuzuki Emiko		A cutting-edge new song that prompts a decision
60	You know,aimyon		Aimyon’s movie theme song, a bittersweet pop tune
61	URLSakaguchi Ami		Sakaguchi Amo’s “URL” expresses romantic feelings in a modern way
62	Natsumatope＝LOVE		Produced by Sashihara: =LOVE’s summer song is refreshing.
63	ilymaruri		Maruri’s love song track
64	raspberryMarushii		Marcy’s unrequited love song