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[For Seniors] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 80s
Everyone has songs that bring back memories of their youth.
You might even have a go-to karaoke song that’s become your signature over the course of your life.
This time, we’re introducing recommended karaoke songs for women in their 80s.
They range from tunes from their younger days to timeless classics that people of all ages still know today.
It’s known that singing can lower cortisol, the stress hormone.
It also helps build lung capacity—singing is actually great for your health.
Try singing the karaoke songs we introduce here with the older adults around you!
[For Seniors] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 80s (1–10)
Departure through the straitYukino Ichikawa
A captivating song that layers a heartrending farewell over a voyage along the northern sea route.
Yukino Ichikawa’s powerful, emotive vocals brilliantly portray the feelings of a woman suffering from parting with her beloved.
Released in October 2006, this track was Ichikawa’s first new single in five years and drew attention as her comeback work.
It is also known as the late composer Shosuke Ichikawa’s final piece, and it continues to hold enka fans spellbound.
When singing it at karaoke, it’s recommended to imagine the scenery of the straits and sing along to the relaxed tempo.
If you look back on memories with someone dear and sing it together, it will become a song that resonates in the heart.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa
Rimi Natsukawa’s signature song, “Namida Sousou.” Its title comes from an Okinawan phrase meaning “tears falling in streams,” and the song conveys deep love and gentle feelings for someone who has passed away.
Natsukawa’s clear, soaring voice captures the poignant emotion of reflecting on memories beneath the evening sky.
Released in 2001, it became a major hit in Okinawa and enjoyed nationwide popularity for over three years.
It was also featured in commercials for ANA and Japan Post, and has long been cherished by many.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly, alone, when remembering a loved one you’ve lost.
Woman of the CasbahKunié Etō
A quintessential Showa-era classic woven from exotic lyrics and a beautiful melody.
Set in Algeria, it portrays the bittersweet longing of a solitary woman.
Although it didn’t attract much attention upon its 1955 release, it became widely known around 1967 after being covered by other artists, resonating with many listeners.
The song is challenging due to its wide vocal range, but its relaxed tempo makes it manageable if you sing calmly.
Why not try singing it while holding a cherished past love in your heart?
Woman of ShinjukuKeiko Fuji
Set in Shinjuku, Keiko Fuji’s song—depicting the feelings of a woman living alone in the big city—is a classic with a fresh sensibility that fuses enka and pop.
Released in September 1969, it quickly became a massive hit, selling over 880,000 copies.
Fuji’s low, velvety vocals leave a strong impression and resonate deeply with listeners.
In 1970, it was also used as a movie’s theme song, highlighting Fuji’s appeal as an idol.
Through the figure of a woman surviving in Shinjuku’s nightlife, the piece conveys the pain of love and the fragility of human relationships.
Why not sing it together and enjoy it along with a sense of nostalgia?
Night FlightNaomi Chiaki
This song, with its gently mellow atmosphere, is a classic that poignantly portrays the feelings of a woman setting off for a foreign land.
Naomi Chiaki’s rich, resonant voice beautifully brings to life the lyric’s storytelling world.
Released in 1973, the piece pairs a quiet melody with wistful words that sink into the heart.
The touches of exotic flair—such as a French in-flight announcement—are also captivating.
For many older listeners, it may overlap with memories of their youth.
Why not sing it at a relaxed pace while thinking of someone dear?
Kizuna RiverKotomi Maki
A song with an impressive image of a flowing river that symbolizes a deep bond.
The lyrics, which depict love and trials in life, resonate in the heart through Kotomi Maki’s emotionally rich vocals.
Released in September 2005, this piece drew attention as a work that preserves the traditions of enka while incorporating a modern sensibility.
Loved by people of all ages, it’s also perfect as a conversation starter for reminiscing with older listeners.
Why not hum along at a relaxed tempo, feeling the bond with someone special?
The Northernmost RouteKaori Kouzai
A song by Kaori Kozai that portrays the feelings of a woman trying to overcome the pain of love, set against a journey to the far north.
Its beautiful lyrics express a lonely road and aching longing, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in March 2006, it was also performed at the 57th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Recommended for moments when you stand at a crossroads in life or feel like looking back on the past.
It could also be a great catalyst for conversations about life and love when listening together with older adults.