Popular Japanese songs among women in their 50s: recommended classics and staple tracks
If you’re currently in your 50s, songs from the ’80s and ’90s are probably packed with memories of your youth, aren’t they?
And there are likely many tracks from the 2000s that feel familiar and nostalgic as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs for women in their 50s, focusing on music from the ’80s through the 2000s.
We’ve carefully chosen only tracks that were popular at the time, so you’re sure to reunite with some old favorites.
We hope you’ll enjoy listening closely—and that this list will also come in handy when choosing songs for karaoke.
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Popular Japanese songs among women in their 50s: Recommended masterpieces and classics (51–60)
Baby, I love youTEE
A superb work whose bittersweet melody sinks deep into the heart.
It’s a straightforward love song that gives voice to an awkward man’s inner cry, resonating with many listeners.
Released in October 2010, it became a major hit, recording over 700,000 ringtone downloads.
TEE’s rich vocal tone and the emotionally stirring melody are captivating—so much so that it’s been hailed as the “ultimate love song.” Sing it with feeling at karaoke, and it’s sure to get everyone fired up.
It’s perfect for taking a breather amid busy days.
Let yourself be wrapped in the gentle vocals and savor a moment of calm afterglow.
Go for it!Ulfuls
“Guts da ze” is a masterpiece by Ulfuls that ignites the listener’s heart.
Its pleasant melody and rhythm stir up passions you may have forgotten.
Even those leading busy lives will surely feel energized by listening to this song.
It’s also beloved as a karaoke crowd-pleaser, with a charm that makes you want to belt it out at least once.
Along with its powerful message, it continues to deliver courage to many people from the past to the present, and into the future.
Offering a moment that brims with energy and encouragement, this song is recommended for a wide range of generations.
GoodbyeOf course
This is a classic Off Course song about a winter farewell.
Since its release in December 1979, it has been covered by many artists.
Lovers parting as the snow falls—yet, thanks to Kazumasa Oda’s clear, transparent voice, the scene never becomes overly somber.
Even if the breakup was painful, doesn’t listening to this song make you feel as though you can genuinely wish the other person happiness? The arrangement—true to Off Course—is designed for five members to perform and is part of its charm.
Please experience this warm, heartfelt piece that gently embraces the listener.
TSUNAMISouthern All Stars
Released in January 2000, this massive hit by Southern All Stars arrived right at the turn of the century.
Its lyrics, intertwining the harshness of fate with the pain of parting and deep affection, moved countless listeners.
The tie-in with TBS’s “UHNAN no Hontoko!” also drew attention, and the single achieved an astonishing 2.
5 million sales in just four months after release.
While reflecting the social instability of the 1990s, Keisuke Kuwata’s vocals also conveyed a sense of hope for the 2000s, resonating across generations.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special, as you recall Southern’s many classic tracks.
Popular Japanese songs among women in their 50s: recommended classics and standards (61–70)
UFOPink Lady
Riding the wave of disco music and incorporating Western pop elements, Pink Lady is known for catchy melodies and bold choreography.
Released in December 1977, this song centers on encounters with extraterrestrial beings and a longing for the unknown.
It won the 20th Japan Record Award and officially sold 1.
95 million copies.
The track has continued to be used in various contexts and remains beloved across generations, earning JASRAC Awards in 2018 and 2019.
Inspired in part by the producer’s real-life experience, the song features memorable lyrics about a romance with an alien.
It has also been used in Nissin Foods commercials and in anime, making it popular with a wide audience.
School HeavenFinger Five
Released in 1974, this song is a classic that vividly brings back the bittersweet memories of school days.
Set to a lively melody, it portrays the students’ competitive spirit as they vie for the seat next to the class beauty, with Finger 5’s fresh harmonies ringing pleasantly throughout.
With lyrics by Yū Aku and music by Tadao Inoue, the track became a major hit after its release.
It was featured as a theme song and in commercials, and has been loved by people of all ages.
It’s perfect not only for adults feeling nostalgic about their school years, but also for anyone looking for a bright, uplifting boost.
Sing it at karaoke, and you’re sure to get the crowd going.
It's a sad color, isn't it?Masaki Ueda
This work, which sings of a bittersweet love, is etched in the hearts of many as one of Masaki Ueda’s signature songs.
The Kansai-dialect lyrics and Ueda’s husky voice are perfectly matched, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in October 1982, the song was not an immediate seller, but its popularity gradually grew, and the following year it became a major hit, reaching No.
5 on the Oricon chart.
If you’ve ever experienced the pain of heartbreak or the sadness of parting, you’ll surely relate to this song.
It’s great for karaoke, but it can be just as moving to listen to quietly on your own.