Classic songs about women. Recommended popular tracks.
Although J-pop and rock are commonplace in Japan’s music scene today, there was a time when enka and kayōkyoku were at the center.
Here is a list of masterpieces from that era in Japan, all themed around “women.” Some sing of tragic love, others of adultery—different situations, yet the abundance of love songs reminds us that, in every era, love is essential for women.
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Masterpieces about women: Recommended popular songs (91–100)
for a long timeKiroro

It’s a popular song that many celebrities have performed as karaoke on TV shows.
Because the track has few layers of instruments, there’s nowhere to hide, so a high level of vocal ability is required.
Conversely, it’s also a song that makes it easy to showcase your singing skills, so many women choose it as their go-to song when competing at karaoke.
RainARIA

This is one of ARIA’s signature songs, highly trusted by younger listeners who love ballads and R&B.
It features a poignant melody line and a gentle vocal approach, and it’s also very popular at karaoke—a gateway song for skilled female singers.
Classic songs about women. Recommended popular tracks (101–110)
Can You Celebrate?Amuro Namie
This is a song that commands immense trust from women at weddings or in love.
While it showcases the beautiful vocals of female icon Namie Amuro, it is considered difficult to sing in public unless you are very skilled due to its high demands on the performer.
It is a quintessential song that, if you can pull it off, is regarded as undeniably cool.
delicate lipsJenīhai

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.
Premonition of PartingTeresa Ten

For any woman who has ever been in love, it’s safe to say she’s almost certainly felt the way the lyrics of this song describe.
No matter how beautiful someone is, everyone has insecurities—and they’re generally about appearance rather than what’s inside, aren’t they? You can feel both the sentiment that if only one had enough outward beauty to be satisfied with, any woman wouldn’t struggle in love, and the single-minded devotion toward a man who might be drifting away.
Mellow-Mellow Cancel ♡x♡ Communityakuma no kissu

It’s a pop tune that sings about the bittersweet feelings of struggling with a relationship with someone important.
Released by Akuma no Kiss in October 2024, the song was written and composed by Seiko Oomori.
The distinctive world created by the vocals of Kanano Senritsu and Katy Kashi is striking, giving it an addictive charm that makes you want to listen on repeat.
It’s the perfect track for times when you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or when you’re troubled by love.
I think it’s a number that boosts your self-esteem!
Winter RivieraMori Shinichi

When a man and a woman fall in love, it’s inevitable that there may come a day when it ends.
At that moment, what matters most is how cleanly, neatly, and beautifully they can part ways.
How wonderful it would be to say goodbye to the man you love with the kind of cool composure shown by the woman in this song.
I imagine many people feel the same way when they listen to it.


