Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

Do you want to sing a ballad with heartfelt emotion but aren’t sure which song to choose? There are many tracks with transparent, pure vocals and relatable lyrics, but that can make selecting one time-consuming.

Here, we introduce recommended ballad numbers that are perfect for singing with feeling.

Immerse yourself in a world woven from touching lyrics and beautiful melodies, and try expressing your feelings for someone special through song.

Recommended ballads for women (61–70)

Spring DayAimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Harunohi Aimyon

Songs by popular artists tend to be more well-known, so they’re easier to sing at karaoke.

If you’re looking for a ballad that’s widely recognized across generations, Aimyon’s “Haru no Hi” is a great choice.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi.” Aimyon’s songs don’t have very high keys, so they’re easy to sing even for people who struggle with high notes.

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Flower of loveAimyon

ai no hana

Flower of Love Aimyon

Aimyon, who has crafted numerous iconic ballads, wrote “Ai no Hana” as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Ranman.

In this piece, she compares love to a flower and portrays the way it blooms beautifully.

Listen while paying attention to its lovely imagery.

It’s also a song about love for someone you can no longer meet, so those who have had a similar experience will surely relate.

Its gentle, triple-meter sound soothes and warms the listener’s heart.

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To Those Who Know the Blue of the SkyAimyon

Aimyon – A Person Who Knows the Blue of the Sky [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A Person Who Knows the Blue of the Sky - Aimyon

Speaking of Aimyon, she’s one of the singer-songwriters who seems poised to become emblematic of the Reiwa era.

Her powerful songs leave a lasting impression after just one listen, and I think they’re quite easy to sing at karaoke.

This track, with a chorus that really swells emotionally, is a ballad I’d love you to sing with strong dynamics.

It’s a J-pop number that people of all ages can enjoy.

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YELLIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video

YELL Ikimono-gakari

It’s a song that enjoys very strong support as a graduation or farewell song.

When it comes to Ikimonogakari, many people think of high-energy, fun tracks like “Joyful,” but their heartfelt ballads that feel like life-affirming anthems are wonderful too.

The lyrics carry the message that “goodbyes are a cheer for a new departure,” and I think listening to this song will give you the courage to take a bold new step forward while holding past memories in your heart.

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Thank youIkimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video

Thank you, Ikimono-gakari

If you think of Ikimono-gakari’s most famous songs, “Arigatou” surely comes to mind, which gained attention as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.

It’s popular across a wide range of ages and is a go-to at karaoke because anyone in the group can sing it.

While many ballads have a calm tone and can feel somber to sing, this one has an open, very bright chorus.

That’s one reason it’s so popular as a karaoke song.

If you’re looking for a ballad that will delight everyone from children to seniors, “Arigatou” is the perfect choice!

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HikarimichiMomoiro Clover Z

Hikarimichi

Hikarimichi Momoiro Clover Z

A digital-only song by Momoiro Clover Z, released in May 2023.

Just listening to it makes you feel gently nostalgic—it’s a ballad.

The vocal melody is easy to hum along to, so I think it’s a song many women can sing comfortably.

Try to sing while cherishing each and every word of the lyrics.

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Lingering Snowdolphin

Nagori-yuki – Iruka

Lingering Snow Dolphin

Try visualizing the scene in your mind as you sing.

I think it will come vividly to you.

The scene you picture may differ from person to person, but that’s perfectly fine.

By the time you finish singing, I believe you’ll feel somehow refreshed, as if you’ve gone through a detox.

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