Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s
Some women in their 50s may have drifted away from listening to or singing music because they’re so busy with everyday life.
Even when they occasionally go to karaoke with friends, they often struggle to choose songs.
There are probably quite a few people who feel that way.
This time, we’ve put together a selection of songs for women in their 50s—nostalgic and, we hope, easy to sing.
We hope this article will inspire you to rediscover the joy of singing.
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Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (31–40)
CHA CHA CHAAkemi Ishii
Akemi Ishii’s biggest hit, “CHA CHA CHA.” Although it’s often thought to be an original, this song is actually a Japanese-language cover of a track by the Italian music group Finzi-Contini.
Its hallmark is a musical style that distills a somewhat Latin-tinged sound into Italo disco.
Because it’s based on Western pop, you might feel the rhythm is tricky, but the elements of the cha-cha-cha dance genre aren’t very pronounced; as long as you follow the bass line, you should be able to catch the rhythm in the B section without issue.
The chorus uses a standard Italo disco rhythm, so that shouldn’t pose any problems either.
The vocal range is narrow and there are hardly any long sustained notes, so you can definitely aim for a high score.
Medaka Siblingschild; children; little kid (archaic/poetic)
It was the first single by the trio Warabe—Tomoko Takabe, Atsumi Kurasawa, and Mami Takahashi—released on December 21, 1982.
Created as a project song for the then-popular TV show “Kin-chan no Dokomade Yaru no!,” it was used as an insert song on the program and went on to become a huge hit, selling over one million copies.
If you’re in your 50s at the time of writing, chances are you remember it well.
It’s a truly cute, nursery rhyme–like song with virtually no tricky parts to sing, making it perfect for a big sing-along with everyone there.
If you can spare some attention to your vocal technique, try placing your voice against your upper palate as you sing—you might be able to recreate the original’s adorable tone!
Dream GuideMomoe Yamaguchi
Momoe Yamaguchi has left us with many classic songs, but when it comes to the track that most embodies the Showa era, many people probably picture Yumesaki Annainin.
Wrapped in a nostalgic Showa-kayo melody, this piece—characteristic of its time—uses a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 E to hi A#.
Because this range is also common in male-vocal songs, even women in their 60s, whose voices may be harder to project with age, should be able to sing it without issue.
The lyrics flow smoothly, the tempo is relaxed, and the pitch movement is gentle, making it an ideal choice for aiming for a high score at karaoke.
ambushHitomi Ishikawa
Originally written and composed by Yumi Arai for singer Seiko Miki, the song was later covered and released by Hitomi Ishikawa in 1981.
It’s a track that, set to a melancholic melody, depicts someone gazing intently at their unrequited love—carrying a slightly eerie vibe that, paradoxically, becomes addictive! Be sure to sing it with that richly eerie atmosphere!
I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi
Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.
Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.
This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.
In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.
Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (41–50)
applauseNaomi Chiaki
A dramatic number by Naomi Chiaki released in 1972! The protagonist of this song is a singer standing on stage, thinking of a lover who has passed away.
Many listeners may have overlapped its heartbreaking story with their own bittersweet romances from that time.
Immerse yourself in this song as you recall the loves you’ve experienced throughout your life.
Song of LifeMariya Takeuchi
Released in January 2012 as Mariya Takeuchi’s 39th single.
It’s a self-cover by the songwriter of the track that was released in February 2009 as Mana and Kana’s fourth single.
Since Mana and Kana’s version was also used as an insert song in the NHK morning drama series “Dandan,” in which they starred, many listeners will likely find it familiar.
It’s a calm and very beautiful ballad, and the vocal range used in the melody seems to fall within a register that almost anyone can manage.
It’s well-suited for a composed woman in her 50s to sing and is also very easy to perform.
Songs like this can have many challenging aspects if you pursue them deeply—such as vocal production and expressive nuances—but let’s set that aside for now and simply enjoy the act of singing.