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!
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Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (11–20)
SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY
The Yellow Monkey’s 10th single, released on July 10, 1996.
An intro that leaves a strong impression after just one listen! A sound that boils over with heat, and a voice that seems to speak directly to the heart.
It’s a song that gives off a strange heat and power—as if it’s slowly lighting a spark toward a pivotal moment.
Blue Thunderbolt ~JOG edit~T.M.Revolution
The seventh single by T.
M.
Revolution, released on February 25, 1998.
The composition was handled by Daisuke Asakura! With edgy guitars and vocals that crackle with lightning-like energy, “love is a heart with ulterior motives underneath!” It’s a memorable track that captures the turmoil of a tantalizing romance, with lyrics that feel a bit like riddles.
So then, is “love a heart with sincerity right in the middle?”
Until the World Ends…WANDS
This is WANDS’ 8th single, released on June 8, 1994.
It’s a major hit by WANDS, well known from Slam Dunk.
The lyrics carry a sense of poignancy, yet the forward-driving sound feels infused with hope.
It’s a moving song whose expansive lyrics—embracing not only the beautiful parts but also weakness and beauty alike—resonate deeply in the heart.
Body Feels EXITNamie Amuro
Released on October 25, 1995, this is Namie Amuro’s third single.
With a powerful, straight-reaching vocal punch and a sound that matches its intensity, it’s a track brimming with energy, as if she’s pouring in all the passion from her journey so far—truly a song worthy of being called her breakout moment!
Yeah! Super Holiday!Aya Matsuura
Aya Matsuura’s sixth single, released on May 29, 2002.
A major hit love song by Ayaya, beloved for its pop, cute sound and her expressive, captivating vocals! The lyrics evoke a fun holiday, making it a very cheerful, feel-good track.
I won't fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara
A gem-like ballad that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and the hope of taking a new step forward.
Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle vocals tenderly envelop the protagonist’s complex feelings as they struggle to accept a breakup with their lover.
While carefully depicting the loneliness and confusion felt in everyday life, it also resonates with the positive resolve hidden behind the words “I won’t fall in love anymore.” Released in May 1992, the song was used as the theme for the drama “After the Children Are Asleep,” reaching No.
2 on the weekly Oricon chart and No.
7 for the year.
It’s a song that stands as emotional support, accompanying you through the healing process of a broken heart.
Karaoke hits from the 1990s: Classic and popular Japanese songs (21–30)
At any timeNoriyuki Makihara
Makihara Noriyuki’s third single, released on June 10, 1991.
The moment the intro starts, your tears are already welling up; its honest, straightforward lyrics resonate in the heart, and the repeated chorus keeps lifting you up more and more! It’s a classic by Makki packed with beauty, poignancy, and warmth.