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Uplifting songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese tracks that people love to hear you sing

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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

We’ve put together a list of Japanese pop songs that are guaranteed to get the party going for women!

Whether it’s with coworkers, friends, a girls’ night out, or a mixer, there are plenty of occasions when women head to karaoke.

Have you ever struggled with choosing what to sing?

Even if you think, “What songs will really hype everyone up?”, it can be hard to come up with the perfect pick.

So in this article, we’ll introduce some highly recommended, crowd-pleasing hits from popular J-pop tracks!

If you’re stuck on what to sing, definitely use this as a reference.

Alright, let’s dive in!

Upbeat songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese songs that people love to hear you sing (71–80)

Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’

EGO-WRAPPIN' 'Cherry on the Beak'

Kuchibashi ni Cherry - EGO-WRAPPIN'

EGO-WRAPPIN’s signature song “Kuchibashi ni Cherry.” Alongside Tsubakiya Shijuusou’s “Koiwazurai,” it’s a quintessential track of Japanese jazz rock.

It’s a meticulously crafted sound that feels distinctly Japanese, with a touch of the Taisho era atmosphere.

Among bands with female vocalists, its top-tier musical sophistication really stands out.

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Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

Dear boy, Hump Back

Hump Back is gaining popularity as a three-piece girls’ rock band.

While many all-girl rock bands market themselves on cuteness, they stick to a straight-laced style, distinguished by a coolness that sets them apart.

Their song “Dear, Young Boy” carries a passionate message from these cool, uncompromising artists.

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Absolute Destiny ApocalypseJ.A. Seazer

[Revolutionary Girl Utena] Zettai Unmei Mokushiroku ~Absolutely Fate Apocalypse~ / sung in chorus by RE:BIRTH

Absolute Destiny Apocalypse J. A. Seazer

Zettai Unmei Mokushiroku, the insert song from the 1997 anime Revolutionary Girl Utena, makes a striking impact right from the start that seizes your ears.

When you hear it as a child, it has a kind of scariness that can be a bit traumatizing.

And yet, for some reason, you can’t help but be drawn in.

It’s a song I’d love for you to read the lyrics to and think about their meaning as you listen.

It’s also a bit like a tongue twister at times (lol).

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Songs that get women excited: Popular Japanese tracks that people love when you sing them (81–90)

avocadoyonige

yonige - Avocado - [Official Video]

Avocado yonige

Singing a slightly comical yet heartrending take on bitter romantic experiences that every woman has gone through is the Osaka-born rock band yonige.

Their 2015 release “Avocado” candidly lays bare the complex feelings toward an ex-lover.

It’s the number-one song to sing and feel refreshed after a heartbreak!

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a disguise; someone's true colors (literally, “the skin of a disguise,” as in revealing someone's true nature)Polkadot Stingray

Polkadot Stingray “Bakenokawa” MV

Bake no Kawa Polkadot Stingray

Polkadot Stingray is a rock band from Fukuoka Prefecture that’s especially popular among teenage girls.

Their signature style features hard-hitting lyrics and catchy, addictive melodies.

Their song “Bakenokawa” is also a striking, slightly menhera-style love song.

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summer festivalWhiteberry

NatsuMatsuri

Summer Festival Whiteberry

Starting off slow and hitting maximum energy in the chorus.

It gives you a taste of summer, and by the time it ends, you’ll probably want to head to a summer festival.

Some people might even find old memories coming back when they hear this song.

It’s a very cute track, but it’s also great for getting the crowd going at karaoke—highly recommended!

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OH!SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO「OH！」

OH!SHISHAMO

Formed in their high school light music club and debuting as they were, SHISHAMO has now become a popular band.

With vocalist Miyazaki’s cute, vibrant voice, no one can top them when it comes to singing bittersweet youth! This song is also poppy and refreshing, evoking a clear blue sky.

It’s a recommended track that will bring back memories of your school days, get you excited, and give you the energy to power into tomorrow.

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