Lovely karaoke song

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 (41–50)

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

Koisuru Fortune Cookie AKB48

Topping the karaoke rankings for the first half of 2014 was AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie.” Released in 2013 as their 32nd single, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

“Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” features an ’80s disco-style sound and has been highly praised by music industry professionals.

It also comes with choreography that’s easy to dance to in large groups, so it’s a perfect song to split into parts and sing together with everyone.

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Karaoke songs everyone can sing together. Easy-to-enjoy Japanese songs for groups (51–60)

SenbonzakuraWhiteFlame feat. Hatsune Miku

Senbonzakura by WhiteFlame feat. Hatsune Miku

Senbonzakura WhiteFlame feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a super famous song that every Vocaloid fan knows.

Since Sachiko Kobayashi and Wagakki Band have also covered it, I imagine many people who don’t usually listen to Vocaloid know it as well.

Its dramatic, Japanese-style melody practically guarantees a massive sing-along.

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I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto

Walk looking up Sakamoto Kyu — with lyrics

I Look Up as I Walk by Kyu Sakamoto

It’s the ultimate cheer song, with Kyu-chan’s gentle singing voice and Eri Rokkusuke’s lyrics that are easy for anyone to understand and powerfully uplifting.

It may be the most famous and most beloved song in Japan.

It even became a number-one hit on the U.

S.

Billboard chart under the title “Sukiyaki.”

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Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongKiyoshi Hikawa

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi [Official]

Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi Hikawa Kiyoshi

This is a song everyone can get hyped with through call-and-response.

There’s a simple dance routine, so it’s even better if you learn it beforehand.

After the “zundoko” part, shout the singer’s name like “Tarō!” or “Hanako!”—it really fires up the crowd.

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up a bunch of songs that everyone can sing together at karaoke to really get the party going.

Taking turns to sing your favorite tracks is great, but joining voices and singing together is a fun experience too! We picked a wide range—from smash hits by beloved national artists to classic tunes from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras—so there should be something everyone can enjoy, no matter the generation.

Try singing the songs introduced in this article and have a great time together!