[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 for Women in Their 40s to Sing! Hype Karaoke Hits (41–50)
cherrySpitz
Spitz is a four-member rock band that produced numerous hit tunes in the 1990s J-pop scene.
Their 13th single, “Cherry,” is known as one of their signature songs despite having no tie-in, and that striking guitar-riff intro instantly gets you pumped.
Although it’s sung by a male vocalist, the melody sits quite high, making it comfortable for many women to sing as well.
It’s a timeless J-pop classic that we hope people in their 40s—the generation who grew up with it—will sing while reminiscing about their youth.
There will be love there -A place with love-the brilliant green
Known by the abbreviation “Buriguri” and now active as vocalist Tomoko Kawase’s solo project, the musical unit the brilliant green.
Their third single, “There will be love there -Ai no Aru Basho-,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Love Again, is one of Buriguri’s signature tracks and marked their best sales to date.
Its beautiful vocals and dramatic melody retain their charm even as times change.
With its simple melody, it’s a timeless classic we hope people of all generations will sing at karaoke.
MPrincess Princess
Princess Princess is a five-member band that left numerous legends as a leading all-female act in the J-POP scene.
Despite being the B-side to their 7th single “Diamonds” and lacking any commercial tie-in, this ballad is counted among the band’s signature songs.
For women in their 40s—the generation that grew up with it—it’s not only nostalgic but likely bittersweet, resonating with their own experiences.
It remains a classic frequently covered by artists today, and one you can’t help but sing with feeling at karaoke.
planetariumAi Otsuka
Planetarium, released in 2005, is also hugely popular as a karaoke song! It was the image song for the drama Boys Over Flowers that aired at the time, so it really brings back memories! Since so many people know it, it’s a sure-fire pick for karaoke.
If you were the generation that listened to it in real time, I hope you sing it with feeling as you reminisce.
Overall, keep it gentle, and then draw everyone’s attention with the powerful yet delicate touches in the chorus.
366 daysHY
HY is a four-member hybrid band based in their hometown of Okinawa Prefecture, pursuing both music and the production of a natural brand.
Their song “366 Days,” used as the theme song for the film Threads of Destiny, is included on their fifth album HeartY, which shares its title with the natural brand.
The lyrics, drawn from real-life experiences, may resonate strongly with listeners in their 40s, who can easily relate them to their own lives.
With vocals that are both powerful and heartrending, this is a beloved track that crosses generations.
I'm falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto
Fuyumi Sakamoto is a singer known for hit songs like “Yozakura Oshichi,” who actively performs not only enka but also covers of other artists.
Her single “Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru,” famous as the theme song for Sanwa Shurui’s iichiko commercials, is a cover of Billy BanBan that became a major hit.
Her voice, which exudes the charm of a mature woman, is something people in their 40s might be able to recreate at karaoke.
Since it has been broadcast as a commercial song for many years, it’s a karaoke number that’s likely to resonate with listeners of all generations.
La La LaMaki Ohguro
Maki Ohguro is a singer-songwriter known for signature songs like “Anata Dake Mitsumeteru,” “DA.
KA.
RA,” and “Natsu ga Kuru.” “La La La,” released in 1995 as her 10th single, became her third million-selling hit and was a massive success.
With lyrics that resonate with women, a relaxed melody, and Ohguro’s powerful yet warmly embracing vocals, it’s a song that gives you energy.
Since it’s often sung in a big chorus with the audience at the end of her live shows, it’s perfect for karaoke—let’s all sing along and get the crowd going!