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

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

Last updated:2025/10/22

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

Tomorrow as wellNEW!SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

NEW! SHISHAMO again tomorrow

A rock number that cheers on our everyday efforts through its weekend heroes.

It was included on the 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4” and became widely known as the CM song for NTT Docomo’s “Docomo Student Discount.” That same year, the band performed it on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for their first-ever appearance, generating major buzz.

The song frankly depicts the strength to keep running forward even when things are so tough you want to cry, along with gratitude for those who support you.

Inspired by watching a Kawasaki Frontale match, it’s also loved as a fight song—perfect for anyone looking to get fired up at sports events or live shows.

It stands as one of the band’s signature classics.

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AM11:00HY

HY – 「AM11:00」 Live Music Video

AM11:00HY

HY’s refreshing and hugely popular song “AM11:00.” The sweet, bittersweet lyrics really capture youthful romance.

If you change the key, even women can sing the male parts more comfortably.

Nail the harmony in the chorus and you’ll get a wonderful blend that will have you and your friends totally hyped!

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sabotageGreen Yellow Society

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “sabotage” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “You and I on the G String”)

Sabotage Ryokuō Shakai

As the theme song of the drama “G-senjou no Anata,” it’s very well-known, and there’s no doubt it will get everyone hyped with its fast beat.

Despite the quick rhythm, the lyrics flow at a slower tempo, making it easy to sing, so I think you’ll really enjoy singing it.

Singing is most fun when you’re enjoying yourself, right? This is a perfect song for those moments.

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Lil’ InfinityAAA

AAA / 「Lil’ Infinity」Music Video

Lil' InfinityAAA

It’s a medium-tempo ballad that’s easy to clap along to, with a catchy melody that everyone can sing together and get excited about.

It’s filled with gentle, forward-looking words, making it a recommended song that can continue to empower someone even after the excitement fades and they head home.

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I want to make you say you love me.IZ*ONE

IZ*ONE (IZ*ONE) – 'I Want to Make You Say You Like Me' MV

I Want IZ*ONE to Say They Love Me

Instead of just two microphones at karaoke, the top recommendation is to borrow enough mics for everyone and sing together.

Is that too much to ask…? That’s how much this is a song you want everyone to belt out and get hyped to.

Get together with your favorite friends, eat something tasty, share a fun time, and chat excitedly about the boys you like—For all that, “Suki to Iwasetai” is my pick!

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Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari

Capricious Romantic – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

Capricious Romantic by Ikimonogakari

Many songs by Ikimonogakari are uplifting, and this is one I especially recommend.

A staple at live shows that always energizes the crowd, it’s a bright and very positive love song.

Its irresistibly catchy phrases will have you humming along.

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Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

AINOKATACHI MISIA feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)

Rather than a crowd-pleaser, this is a song you’ll want to get excited about with someone you love.

It’s a heartfelt love ballad sung with passion.

If you perform it in front of your boyfriend or the person you like, you’ll both be in tears for sure.

It doesn’t matter if you think, “I’m not a good singer.” If your feelings and heart come through, it becomes a beautiful song.

If there’s someone you like, be brave and try singing it to them.

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