[Songs I'd love women to sing!] Popular ballads performed by female artists
Many women say they love singing ballads, don’t they?
At karaoke, there are times when you don’t just want to hype up the room with upbeat tracks—you also want to deliver something tender and heartfelt.
So in this article, we’re introducing ballad songs by Japan’s leading female artists!
We’ve picked a wide range: from universally known masterpieces and timeless staples to the latest hits.
If you’re thinking, “I want to know popular ballads I can sing at karaoke,” or “I’m looking for Japanese ballads sung by women,” be sure to check this out.
Each track is unique yet soothing and moving—songs that heal our hearts and leave a lasting impression.
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[Songs I want women to sing!] Popular ballad songs sung by female artists (71–80)
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Angela Aki
Angela Aki is a singer-songwriter known for her memorable acoustic performances in a casual style—non-prescription glasses, T-shirt, and jeans.
This single, released in 2008, is also popular as a graduation song.
It was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and selected as the set piece for the Junior High School division of the NHK National School Music Competition, so many people likely sang it during their school days.
It’s a number that gives you courage with Angela’s clear, powerful voice.
Why not try singing it while remembering yourself at 15, right in the midst of adolescence?
Tell memilet
The moment you heard this song, didn’t you find yourself thinking, “Wait, is this really a Japanese singer?” Many probably did.
Singer-songwriter milet got the same reaction when she released her previous track, “us,” but she truly exudes the poise you’d expect from an international artist.
Especially in this song, she delivers everything from richly textured low notes to powerful highs with her distinctive husky voice—something other artists can hardly replicate.
It’s a must-listen that showcases her appeal to the fullest.
366 daysHY
This is a classic song by HY, a mixed-gender band from Okinawa formed in 2000 that’s popular with listeners of all ages.
It features Izumi Nakasone handling all the vocals.
The track was used as the theme song for the 2008 film “The Red Thread.” It’s also a karaoke favorite and is often chosen in karaoke battle segments on variety shows.
A heartbreak song about painful love, its direct lyrics and Nakasone’s impassioned vocals really resonate.
It’s a must-hear for ballad lovers—be sure to try singing it at karaoke!
dilemmaspeena
speena is a three-piece girls’ rock band.
Their visual theme and songs are characterized by a charming, girly catchiness.
This track was tied in as a TV drama ending theme, and it expresses the passionate feelings of a delicate yet possessive girl.
KanadeJUJU
This song, which begins with a depiction of a train station ticket gate, is a classic ballad that portrays the bond of a couple who are about to enter a long-distance relationship.
The lyrics are moving, reflecting the depth of their feelings for each other, but the song’s greatest charm is undoubtedly its beautiful arrangement and dramatic melody.
The original is sung by Sukima Switch, but there’s also a cover version by JUJU.
It’s such a beautiful piece that it really shines when sung by a woman as well.
ENDLESS STORYREIEA starring YUNA ITO
This is Yuna Ito’s debut single, released in 2005.
It became a hit as an insert song in the film NANA.
The credit is under REIRA, the character she also played.
Yuna Ito’s beautiful yet fragile voice feels exactly like REIRA herself, and I was deeply shocked the first time I heard it.
Although it’s actually a cover of a Western song, the Japanese lyrics are so beautiful that they move me even more than the original.
It’s a masterpiece I want not only NANA fans but all music lovers to know.
Where the Wind GoesAdo (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)
Kaze no Yukue, which played as the ending theme in the film ONE PIECE FILM RED during the scene where the protagonist Uta sings for the Red-Haired Pirates and Luffy.
The song was written and composed by Motohiro Hata, and it’s a characteristically dramatic piece that gently but deeply moves the heart.
The chorus has a grandeur that evokes a vast world and a new era, and it would be wonderful to sing it in a relaxed, full voice that feels great to let out.
If you sing it with the feeling of connecting with people around the world, like Uta in the film, you’ll likely be wrapped in a blissful, dreamy sense of happiness.