Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs
When you get to karaoke, it’s hard to decide what to sing for the very first song, isn’t it?
Should you kick things off with something upbeat, start slow and ease into it, or just go with one of your personal favorites…?
For women who have this dilemma, here are some great recommendations for the first song at karaoke!
We’ve gathered a variety of hit tunes—from tracks that will get the energy soaring right from the start to songs that gently warm up the vibe.
Use this as a guide when you head to karaoke with friends, a partner, or family!
Nail that opening number and make it a super fun karaoke time!
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It kicks off out of nowhere with “Hey DJ!” and keeps the energy sky-high—an irresistibly upbeat track.
If you sing it as the first song, it’ll instantly lift your mood and everyone else’s too.
I bet many people feel like, “This song really pumps me up!”
Recommended for Women: Start Your Karaoke with These! A Roundup of Popular Japanese Songs (51–60)
The Maiden with Flaxen HairHitomi Shimatani
Originally released in 1968, this song is a great choice for karaoke with older folks.
Hitomi Shimatani covered it in 2002, and it became a big hit.
It’s easy for all generations to listen to, and the key isn’t very high, so it’s easy to sing.
Pure AsiaPUFFY
PUFFY’s songs don’t go very high, so they’re great and easy to sing for women with lower voices.
The tempo isn’t too fast either, making them a good choice for people who have trouble getting into a song or don’t want their tone-deafness to show.
The melodies are simple as well, so why not pick them for vocal practice?
Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari
A perfect song for when you want to kick things off with a cute, poppy track that instantly boosts the mood.
Ikimono-gakari’s “Kimagure Romantic” is a karaoke tune that gradually builds excitement toward the chorus and puts you in a lively, happy state—definitely one you should try singing.
The chorus has an indescribably bursting energy that’s super charming, giving it the vibe of a “cheerful girl!” It’s a cute number that will surely get everyone around you fired up and singing along when the chorus hits!
LOVE MachineMorning Musume
Morning Musume’s signature hit “LOVE Machine” helped define an era of idols.
Even though time has passed since its release, it’s still a huge karaoke favorite and guaranteed to get the crowd going! Let’s all sing along and crank up the energy!
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber
Golden Bomber’s “Memeshikute” that everyone knows.
It’s a perfect first song for karaoke because it instantly boosts the mood! The key is comfortable for women, so it’s recommended for those who struggle with high notes.
Enjoy doing the choreography along with it, too.
Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48
If you want to kick things off with high energy from the very first song, an idol track might be just the thing.
AKB48’s “Ponytail to Shushu,” released in 2010, is over a decade old now, but it’s still a karaoke staple that everyone can sing along to and get hyped with.
If you sing it as the first song, the vibe in the room is sure to ramp up fast! Who knows—you might even find yourselves getting swept up in the classic idol-song call-and-response! (Haha)