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Karaoke songs everyone can sing: Japanese tracks that are easy to enjoy with a group.

Pop music writer/editorKEI
A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Have you ever all sung together when you went to karaoke with a group?

Since we don’t usually sing in unison with everyone, it gets super lively and fun, doesn’t it?

But one thing that can be tricky at times like that is choosing the songs.

When you think, “Songs everyone knows and can sing together to get the crowd going…,” you might find it hard to come up with good ones.

So in this article, I’ll introduce a bunch of songs that everyone can sing together!

I’ve picked a variety that cut across generations and genders, so I hope you find some favorites!

Karaoke songs everyone can sing together. Easy-to-enjoy Japanese songs for groups (21–30)

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

Hanako, the unattainable flower by back number

Contrary to the desire to meet, this back number song vividly evokes a man fretting over the distance between him and the person he likes.

Many people relate to the earnest lyrics that, while self-deprecatingly assuming he doesn’t stand a chance, still wish for a miraculous encounter.

Released in June 2013, the track is captivating for its contrast between a sense of driving speed and an awkward, tender love.

It was later used in a Kirin Beer commercial, so the melody should be familiar to everyone.

Sing it at karaoke and listeners will be drawn in by its straightforward emotion.

Why not win over the heart of someone you’re interested in with a choice that’s a little different from the usual standards?

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SanctuaryDa-iCE

Sanctuary

Sanctuary Da-iCE

While Da-iCE’s songs are often thought of less in terms of harmonies and more as the two vocalists taking turns singing, this track, Sanctuary, is unusual in that it features choruses and harmonizing, giving it a choral feel.

That’s because it’s a co-written piece with Yuzu’s Kitagawa, and they put particular emphasis on the harmony sections.

Starting from the pre-chorus, there’s call-and-response, and the chorus builds with more harmonies, creating excitement.

Since the two vocalists—and the whole group—sing together, the harmonies are very pleasant to listen to.

In particular, the transition from the call-and-response into the harmonies in the chorus feels fantastic when it locks in, so it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at live shows or in karaoke!

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Do you want to build a snowman?Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi

Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi – Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From “Frozen”)

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi

This song shines with the voices of Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, and Sumire Morohoshi, portraying the purity and poignancy of a girl innocently inviting a beloved person behind a closed door to come and play.

Created as an insert song for Disney’s Frozen, released in March 2014, it can be heard on the album Frozen (Original Soundtrack – Japanese Version).

The charm of this piece lies in its structure, which relays the growth of a single girl through three singers’ voices.

The way the innocent tone at the beginning gradually takes on a more earnest, heartrending quality over time powerfully moves listeners.

It’s perfect for karaoke—if you split the parts with friends, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the world of the story, creating a shared sense of immersion and a guaranteed emotional high.

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What We Got ~A Miracle Is You~King&Prince

King & Prince “What We Got ~A Miracle With You~” MV Short Clip

What We Got ~A Miracle Is You~ King & Prince

King & Prince’s “What We Got ~Kiseki wa Kimi to~” with Mickey Mouse dancing is so cute, isn’t it? It seems this song is part of a project for Mickey’s 100th anniversary! Listening to the whole track, the actual harmonies only appear midway through the B-melody, while the chorus is in unison.

The chorus repeats the same phrase and is very easy to follow, so I think it’s great to add your own harmonies! Singing in unison is fun, but adding harmonies here and there changes the vibe in a fun way.

For the record, I would sing an upper harmony on the parts of the chorus that are in Japanese! Try different approaches and find what feels right for you!

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Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

Suirenka Shonan no Kaze

It’s a super lively, feel-good track where everyone can swing towels or hand wipes around during the chorus.

Even if you’re not great at singing, if you listen to the rap part a few times and memorize the lyrics, you can probably handle it; plus, the chorus turns into a big sing-along, so you can get hyped and groove without feeling embarrassed.

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WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T

WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement~ (Two Million Mix)

WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement H Jungle with T

This is a song from the 1990s featuring Tetsuya Komuro’s era-defining “TK sound,” performed by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown, who was at the peak of his popularity at the time.

It became a social phenomenon, sold over a million copies, and even led to an appearance at the Red and White Year-End Song Festival (Kōhaku Uta Gassen).

For those who heard it in real time, it’s a defining hit of the era—one that’s guaranteed to spark a massive sing-along.

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Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'Rose of Passion' [6th Single (1990/7/25)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Jyounetsu no Bara

The Rose of Passion THE BLUE HEARTS

Among the many songs by THE BLUE HEARTS—a punk band with a passionate fanbase—the one we really want everyone to belt out together is their ninth single, “Jounetsu no Bara” (Rose of Passion).

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama High School Graffiti 2 and famously reached No.

1 on the Oricon singles chart.

It’s a rock tune that blends the raw, quintessential BLUE HEARTS sound with lyrics that hit you right in the heart.

In particular, the chorus that appears only once at the very end always gets the crowd fired up when you sing it—so definitely give it a try!

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