Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs

CharlesBalloon

Charles / flower

A song whose lyrics interweave the bittersweet pain of parting with a forward-looking spirit, leaving a strong impression.

The contrast with its upbeat melody is captivating, making it a piece that resonates with many listeners.

Released in October 2016, it has garnered over 76 million views on YouTube.

It also ranks high on karaoke charts and is supported by a wide range of age groups.

Anyone who has experienced love can relate to its lyrical world.

If you sing it at karaoke, it will tighten the atmosphere while warmly embracing the hearts of those who listen.

It’s also recommended when you want to look back on memories with someone special.

Flower of loveAimyon

Aimyon – Flower of Love [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A captivating song by Aimyon featuring poignant lyrics that liken tears to flower seeds.

Interweaving themes of plants and love, the lyrics portray sorrow and parting while still singing of new hope.

It was released on CD in June 2023 and was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Ranman, which began airing in April of the same year.

Furthermore, it was chosen as the entrance march for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament held in March 2024, winning the hearts of many.

As the first song in a karaoke session, singing it with friends or a partner will gently warm up the atmosphere.

Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

A NiziU track known for its lively dance and bright lyrics.

Released simultaneously in Japan and Korea in June 2020, it became a huge hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

While the lyrics, filled with the wish “I want you to smile,” seem to express the feelings of a girl in love, they’re actually a message to their fans as well.

The jump-rope dance in the chorus went viral on TikTok, too.

If you sing and dance together with friends, the circle of smiles is sure to spread.

SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

The Vocaloid song “Senbonzakura” is very famous, and this time I’ll explain it using the easier-to-understand Wagakki Band version.

Since the lyrics contain lots of difficult kanji and words, I recommend memorizing it by ear so you can handle it at karaoke! When singing, the key point is to articulate clearly so the words don’t get blurred.

In particular, crisp vowel pronunciation will make it easier to listen to and sing.

The A-melody has a lot of words, so rather than “singing every single word firmly,” it’s probably best to sing with a light, bouncy feel.

The chorus builds toward the end and includes some long notes, so singing in a comfortable voice for you will feel great.

It’s a famous song, so many people have covered it.

Be sure to listen to various versions of “Senbonzakura” and find the one you like best!

Seduce VenusNo Murasaki

Seduce Venus

This song was released on July 4, 2025, and it’s the theme for the DMM TV show “LOVE RING.” Some of you might already find it familiar.

The tempo is on the faster side, but the vocal range isn’t that wide, so it should be a comfortable key for most women.

However, the very end of the chorus goes up to D#5.

If you’re used to singing high notes, you might be able to power through each phrase with momentum, but if you’re not, forcing it could strain your throat—so switch to head voice without pushing.

You’ll need more breath support than you might expect, and once you get used to it, you’ll likely be able to sing it a bit more strongly.

It’s a cool track that’s sure to hype up the crowd! Give it a try and learn it!

Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End

Aina the End / On the Road of Revolution – On The Way [Official Music Video] (TV anime “Dandadan” Season 2 Opening Theme)

It’s the opening theme of season 2 of the TV anime “Dandadan,” and the melody is catchy and really cool! The overall vocal range is D3–E5, and the B-melody in particular sits low, so watch out for that.

In everyday speech your throat tends to vibrate instead of your vocal cords, which makes your voice sound muffled, so make sure to engage your vocal cords and turn it into proper singing.

For low notes, resonating in the head makes it easier to find pitch and produce sound, so raise a hand above your head and try projecting your voice toward that hand.

As you focus on this, your facial muscles will naturally lift; keep that expression and release your voice slowly with plenty of breath.

From the chorus it moves into higher notes, so keep your facial muscles lifted, extend your hand forward, and sing out with the image of sending your voice far into the distance! Don’t forget to take a breath right before the high notes!

Koi-bi and ROMANCEGMU

GMU 15th single “Koibi to ROMANCE”

This is the 15th single by GMU, the idol group serving as sightseeing ambassadors for Aomori City.

The song incorporates elements of Baroque music and has a somewhat nostalgic feel.

I think it’s a track that can be performed solo and still sound cool and exciting! Listening from the A melody, it gives the impression of having quite a lot of low notes.

High notes can be easier to hit when you project your voice with energy, but low notes are the opposite: if you use plenty of breath and release your voice slowly, as if right in front of you, it becomes easier to stay on pitch.

There are many tips for this, but the most important is to let a “bundle” of breath out slowly in front of you.

I used to struggle with low notes myself, but as I studied vocal training and experimented, this method made it much easier for me to sing low notes.

Since we don’t often use low voices in daily life, it’s natural not to be accustomed to them.

When you sing, try to keep these tips in mind!