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Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s

Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs recommended for women in their 50s

Last updated:2025/10/1

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

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.

Karaoke-friendly Japanese songs recommended for women in their 50s (1–10)

Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda

Red Sweet Pea – Seiko Matsuda

Red Sweet Pea Seiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda is a top idol who needs no introduction and was emblematic of the 1980s.

Her clear, sweet voice captivated many fans.

Among her many famous songs, the one I recommend for karaoke is “Red Sweet Pea.” It’s widely known across generations, from younger listeners to older ones.

The chorus is a bit high, but since the song starts in a relatively low register, you can ease into it at a relaxed pace.

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365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48

[MV] Paper Airplane of 365 Days (Short ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

365-Day Paper Airplane AKB48

Isn’t this one of the easiest songs to sing among young female idol groups? It’s not that up-tempo, so even people who don’t know AKB48 will listen attentively.

No matter who you’re with at karaoke, it leaves a good impression.

You can sing it with confidence—give it a try!

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Poem of a Sunlit SpotLe Couple

Hidamari no Uta / Le Couple (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Poem of Sunlight - Le Couple

Le Couple’s signature song is “Hidamari no Uta.” It was used as an insert song in the TV drama “Under One Roof 2.” Its gentle melody and clear, expansive vocals are striking.

Though simple, it resonates deeply and continues to be loved not only by women in their 50s but by people across generations.

“Le Couple” is said to mean “husband and wife” in French.

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PIECE OF MY WISHNEW!Miki Imai

Miki Imai – PIECE OF MY WISH

PIECE OF MY WISH NEW! Miki Imai

“PIECE OF MY WISH,” renowned as one of Miki Imai’s classic ballads, is a spot-on generational anthem for many women in their 50s.

In live performances, it’s sometimes sung a cappella, which shows how complete the vocal line is.

The range is on the narrower side, from mid1 F# to hi C, and the pitch movement isn’t very extreme.

However, because of Miki Imai’s vocal timbre, the song uses a lot of mixed voice and falsetto, so when actually singing it, you’ll need to adjust the key to suit your own voice.

If you’re not confident in your singing, try setting the highest notes so they sit around the boundary between mixed voice and chest voice.

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wicked womanNEW!Miyuki Nakajima

wicked woman

Wicked Woman NEW! Miyuki Nakajima

Miyuki Nakajima has released a lot of hit songs.

One I’d like to recommend, with a comfortable vocal range, is “Akujo” (Bad Girl), released in October 1981.

Just from the title you might think, “Is it a dark song?” but the tune is surprisingly bright and the melody is easy to remember.

When you look at the lyrics, though, you’ll think, “It’s kind of a bittersweet song.

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.” The verses (A-melo to B-melo) are sung fairly low, almost like speaking, and there’s a part in the chorus where the pitch suddenly jumps up, so watch out there.

Time your entry for the high notes and throw yourself into it—project your voice with momentum! That way you can sing comfortably without straining your throat.

If your timing is off it’ll feel odd, so keep practicing until you nail the timing.

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BELIEVENEW!MISIA

MISIA – BELIEVE （Official HD Music Video）

BELIEVENEW!MISIA

For more recent listeners, MISIA is probably strongly associated with being a classic, orthodox diva, but for women in their 40s, doesn’t she evoke more of an R&B singer image? Among her songs from that era, the one I especially recommend is BELIEVE.

Although the chorus features a high-pitched phrase with quite dramatic pitch jumps, most of the rest sits in the low-to-mid range.

Since there are repeated falsetto passages, if you’re not comfortable with head voice, try lowering the key before you tackle it.

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Sign of LovePUFFY

Spitz / Sign of Love

The Sign of Love PUFFY

Many of PUFFY’s upbeat songs are actually quite easy to sing.

Among them, “Ai no Shirushi” is especially recommended because the melody is simple and straightforward.

Since the melody doesn’t move much, it’s a song that people without a wide vocal range can sing with confidence.

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