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

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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 tracks that make people happy when you sing them (1–10)

So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “So, You’re Not Alone” Music Video Short Ver.

So, you're not alone — Little Glee Monster

Karaoke is all about having a lively time with friends, right? I recommend the song “Dakara, Hitori Janai” by Little Glee Monster.

It’s a lot of fun because you can split the parts and sing with your friends! For the chorus, you can sing in unison or add harmonies—either way, use this song to feel that sense of unity with your friends!

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MomotaroNEW!Wednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella 'Momotaro'

Momotaro NEW! Wednesday Campanella

There’s probably no other song that takes a classic folktale and turns it into something this poppy—and this funny.

It was first released in September 2014 as a limited-edition 100-yen single, and later included on the 4th mini-album “Take Me to Onigashima.” With a storyline that adds clever twists to the familiar tale—like a shut-in protagonist and a pheasant deemed unfit for battle—it’s brimming with humor, and its catchy phrases will stick in your head after just one listen.

It’s perfect not only for getting the party going at karaoke, but also for breaking the ice and getting laughs at any get-together with friends.

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KILL LOVEano

ano「KILL LOVE」Music Video

KILL LOVEano

At tempo 192, ano’s “KILL LOVE” is a very fast, band-driven track.

The structure builds to a big lift in the chorus, making it a super refreshing song to sing! The range isn’t that high, so you can comfortably sing it in chest voice.

In the A and B sections, sing with ano’s usual laid-back, conversational vibe, while the chorus turns full-on rock in both lyrics and feel—so it’ll sound coolest if you belt it out with an “unleash your feelings” kind of emotion.

Also, since the tempo is very fast, pay attention to your breath placement.

The chorus especially has continuous melodies, so take a deep breath right before it, and be careful not to blow out all your air at once—manage your airflow! If you tense your chest and shoulders when inhaling, you’ll slip into shallow chest breathing and won’t get enough air.

Keep your shoulders relaxed and focus on directing the breath into your abdomen.

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Upbeat songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese tracks that’ll get cheers when you sing them (11–20)

flareSuperfly

Superfly “Flare” (Music Video) — Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Scarlet”

Flare Superfly

Some of you may already know this, but it’s the theme song of NHK’s morning drama series “Scarlet.” The melody suits a morning show perfectly, paired with Superfly’s refreshing voice.

It’s a relaxed, medium-tempo song that’s easy to sing and quite well-known, so if you sing it with friends it can really liven things up and might even turn into a big sing-along.

It’s a great pick for when the energy starts to dip a little!

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EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

EverythingMISIA

Although it’s a difficult song to sing, I recommend it as a closing number for those confident in their vocal skills.

This grand ballad, as a sing-it-out type of song, is perfect as the ending for a mature girls’ night or a gathering of friends.

Practice hard and make everyone go, “Oh!”

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Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

Koi Oto to Amazora AAA

This is the song “Koion to Amazora” by AAA, a vocal group that enjoys immense popularity among young women.

Its relatable lyrics and romantic melody tug at the hearts of those who love talking about romance.

It might be fun to split the parts and sing it with close friends! Highly recommended!

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You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka46

Nogizaka46 “You Don’t Have to Pretend to Be Strong Until Dawn”

You don’t have to act tough until dawn – Nogizaka46

Isn’t it natural for anyone to lose confidence when they’re weighed down by anxiety—by failures, setbacks, and regrets? This is a dramatic, ballad-style anthem that I want to recommend to every woman striving to make it in today’s world; it really hits home in moments like those.

Delivered in their straightforward choral style, the vocals highlight the stripped-down, unadorned lyrics, making the message stand out with striking clarity.

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