[2025 Edition] Songs That Will Get the Crowd Going—Perfect for Women in Their 40s to Sing at Karaoke
For people now in their 40s, their youth was right in the middle of the CD boom and karaoke craze of the 1990s to early 2000s! Many of the massive hits tied to TV dramas and commercials were undoubtedly sung by countless people at karaoke.
In this article, we’ve picked out karaoke songs that are sure to get the party going—perfect for women in their 40s to sing! Hits from what could be called the golden age of J-POP are still popular among younger generations in the 2020s, so these are timeless classics anyone can sing.
The next time you go to karaoke to refresh yourself from busy days of work or parenting, be sure to use this article as a reference.
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[2025 Edition] Songs That 40-Something Women Will Shine Singing! Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Tracks (61–70)
Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro
This is a single released in 1994 by Ryoko Shinohara, who is also active as an actress.
The track drew attention for being produced by Tetsuya Komuro.
Its danceable, powerful sound is striking, and combined with her vocals, it conveys a sense of determination to move forward.
It was also used as the theme song for the film Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, resonating with the work’s shared theme of forging a path to the future.
In 2022, a self-cover with updated arrangements and newly recorded vocals was released digitally as the 2023 version.
Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu
For many women in their 40s, Takako Matsu is someone to look up to.
Her song “Ashita, Haru ga Kitara” was her debut single, released in 1997.
Since she was already active as a top actress at the time, the song became quite popular.
If you sing it at karaoke while sharing your memories from back then, it’s sure to be a hit!
Things that have formKo Shibasaki
Ko Shibasaki captivates people not only as an actress but also as a singer with her expressive performances.
Her sixth single, released in August 2004, is a moving ballad that strikes a deep emotional chord.
Even when something precious is lost, the warm feelings that remain in the heart and the value of invisible bonds are poignantly woven together by Shibasaki’s voice, which blends clarity with strength.
The song became etched in many people’s memories as the theme for the drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” a social phenomenon at the time, and it debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Many listeners surely carry this piece in their hearts along with the drama’s emotion.
As you reminisce about those days and sing along with the bittersweet melody, you’re sure to have a special time.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
Mayo Okamoto’s hit song “TOMORROW” reminds me of those days when I got through every painful and sad moment by listening to it.
It’s a beloved song across all ages and has long been cherished and sung as an anthem of encouragement for people of many generations.
It’s also a great track to get everyone pumped up at karaoke, and it goes perfectly with tambourines and handclaps!
I can't stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa
Nanase Aikawa made her singing debut in 1995 with Yume Miru Shoujo ja Irarenai, produced by Tetsurō Oda.
The song became a hit, serving as the CM song for SUPER NOVA RACING and the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama V no Honō.
She had a really cool image as a slightly bad-girl-style rock singer.
The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS
Princess Princess—better known as Puri-Puri—released their second single, “The Hottest Summer in the World,” in 1989.
Sung with both fiery energy and charming sweetness by this five-girl rock band, the track became one of the defining hits of 1989.
Many girls at the time likely admired the all-female band, which was still a rarity then.
This summer anthem that captivated so many young women will surely continue to be sung even in the Reiwa era.
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS
Princess Princess, a trailblazing all-girl band.
“Diamonds” was their seventh single, released in 1989, and it became a million seller.
It turned into their biggest hit and is a familiar tune thanks to being featured in numerous commercials.
It’s a breezy, poppy song with a feel-good melody that makes your body move naturally.
I’d love to see women in their 40s sing it—always shining like diamonds no matter their age! Invite your friends and let’s all have a great time together.