Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.
Don’t you ever feel overwhelmed at karaoke with so many songs to choose from? That’s when this handy collection of popular karaoke songs comes in! It’s especially recommended for those who were students in the 1990s.
Oh, and of course, since we’re featuring hit songs, everyone else should enjoy it too!
Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular Japanese songs (1–10)
MapleSpitz
It’s a classic song about parting with someone dear, and it’s also famous for having been covered by many artists.
It’s a single released by the rock band Spitz in July 1998 from the album “Fake Fur.” The somewhat nostalgic tones of piano and guitar resonate in the heart, and Masamune Kusano’s vocals, which beautifully express longing and loneliness, seem to convey a sense of helplessness.
The piece portrays not only the sorrow of farewell but also a forward-looking resolve to hold those memories close and keep moving on, revealing something new with every listen.
It’s no wonder it has colored so many works across generations, such as the drama “silent.” It’s also a great choice to sing slowly and thoughtfully at karaoke while soaking in the autumn mood.
for a long timeKiroro
Kiroro’s debut single overflows with the joy and love of finally being able to express one’s feelings, and with gratitude toward the person who waited.
The harmony woven by Chiharu Tamashiro’s endlessly pure vocals and Ayano Kinjo’s warm piano tones gently wraps around the listener’s heart.
Released in January 1998, the song became a massive hit through word of mouth despite having no tie-ins, ultimately selling over 1.
2 million copies.
In the spring of 1999, it was selected as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
It’s a song that gives you a gentle push when you find it hard to say “thank you” to someone important.
Feel Like danceglobe
globe’s debut single, released on August 9, 1995.
Premiered suddenly in front of a large audience, this song became a major hit, marking the start of globe’s rapid rise and leading to the creation of many classic tracks.
Truly a dream song where the dream reached its destination!
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
The first single by H Jungle with t, released on March 15, 1995.
It’s a collaboration between Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.
The track features a jungle-tinged, pleasantly groovy sound, a heartwarming sense of humanity, and vocals that hit like a soulful cry.
It’s a song that makes you feel empowered yet somehow moved to tears—just like Hama-chan himself!
ESCAPEMOON CHILD
Released on May 28, 1997, this is MOON CHILD’s fifth single.
It was the theme song for the drama “FiVE.” Mysterious! Melodious! Its indescribably captivating sound and pleasantly soothing falsetto are addictive! A hit song by MOON CHILD that you’ll find yourself listening to over and over again!
Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS
This is a collaboration between Miho Nakayama and WANDS that sings of boundless longing for a lover and the desire to reunite.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Someone Loves Her,” released in October 1992.
Notable for the emotional rise in the chorus and lyrics about a fateful reunion, the piece was originally planned as a WANDS single during the planning stage, but with Nakayama’s voice added, it gained greater depth.
It’s a gem of a ballad that everyone can hum along to at reunions or parties with close friends.
LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota with Naomi Campbell
A gem of a love song that captures the unstoppable rush of romance—like a merry-go-round—with sweet, heartrending vocals and sound.
Born from the 1996 collaboration between Toshinobu Kubota and Naomi Campbell, the song became a major talking point as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Long Vacation.” In its sixth week after release, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and went on to sell 1.
856 million copies.
It has since been covered by numerous artists.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing with all your heart as you recall happy moments with your loved one.