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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 are crowd-pleasers to sing (41–50)

N.E.O.CHAI

CHAI – N.E.O. – Official Music Video (subtitled)

N.E.O.CHAI

CHAI, the very definition of NEO cuteness.

They champion the concept that “complexes are art,” and their track N.

E.

O.

is packed with that message.

While the lyrics tend to grab the spotlight, it’s surprisingly solidly progressive—so be sure to pay attention to that side of it, too!

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On a night when the stars twinkleBiSH

BiSH / BiSH - On a Night When the Stars Twinkle - [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

BiSH on a star-twinkling night

BiSH’s signature song “Hoshi ga Matataku Yoru ni” has a great vibe and is perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke, don’t you think? It’s popular with both male and female fans.

You can easily imagine everyone belting out the chorus together.

It’s also a great, high-energy pick for a drive.

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fireworksaiko

aiko - “Hanabi” music video

Fireworks aiko

Aiko’s “Hanabi” leaves a strong impression with its unique perspective: wanting to look down on fireworks, which we usually view from below.

Released as a single in 1999, it reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart.

The lyrics, which sing of unwavering feelings, are heartrending and pair perfectly with Aiko’s characteristically bluesy melody line.

It’s also said that the song reflects her disappointment at being unable, due to her busy schedule after debuting the previous year, to attend the local fireworks festival she had gone to every year.

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Elopement to a rendezvousGenie High

JENNY HIGH “Elopement to a Rendezvous (LIVE ver.)”

Rendezvous Escape Jenny High

A dream band born from a TV show project.

The two comedy talents deliver impressive performances as well.

Active at large events and on television, their songs are highly recognized among young people.

While the music has a distinctive flavor that reflects Enon Kawatani’s signature style, it also has a charm that somehow makes you feel uplifted.

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heavy rotationAKB48

[MV full] Heavy Rotation / AKB48 [Official]

Heavy Rotation AKB48

It’s a song by AKB48, one of Japan’s most iconic idol groups, and it’s very cute.

The dance is also super cute, so when women perform it, it really hypes up the crowd and creates a fun atmosphere.

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escalateAimer

Aimer “escalate” MUSIC VIDEO & CROSSFADE (Anime “NieR:Automata Ver1.1a” Opening Theme)

escalateAimer

Aimer is a singer-songwriter who debuted in 2011.

She’s also known for contributing many theme songs for films, TV dramas, and anime.

In particular, Zankyo Sanka, the opening theme for Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc, topped numerous music charts.

One of her charms is how dramatically her style changes from song to song—sometimes delivering intense tracks, other times tender ballads.

Be sure to listen to several of her songs and enjoy the contrast.

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SuperBloomTrySail

TrySail「SuperBloom」Music Video

SuperBloomTrySail

TrySail is a voice actress unit formed by three voice actresses from Music Ray’n, also known as a “triangle girls unit.” The title track of their fifth album, SuperBloom, kicks things off with a burst of sparkling vocals that instantly lift your spirits.

Its positive message, which seems to blow away anxieties about the future, combined with the exhilarating ensemble, brightens your mood.

It’s an uplifting tune with a refreshing, brisk beat and an adorable melody that soothes while delivering a sense of speed.

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