[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 Ballads Sung by Female Artists (81–90)
UninstallChiaki Ishikawa
The opening theme of the web anime “Bokurano.” It’s a song written specifically for the series.
Her unique voice and singing style—she’s often called the diva of the anison world—draw listeners into a mysterious realm.
This soft ballad showcases her spiritual musicality at its best.
It’s gaining attention overseas as well.
Highly recommended when your heart feels unsettled and you’re feeling worn out.
season (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueRingo Sheena
When talking about Japan’s divas, there’s no way we can skip introducing her! Ringo Sheena not only rocks, she absorbs and digests a range of genres and elevates them into her own unique expression.
She’s especially adored by women and enjoys immense popularity as a singer.
The lyrics of this song are wonderful too, like an anthem cheering on women, but the music itself is truly outstanding as well! It features a distinctly jazzy approach with a super stylish feel—arranged by J.
A.
M, a piano trio formed by members of the jazz band SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS.
The elegantly subdued, sophisticated accompaniment pairs perfectly with Ringo’s beautiful, bewitching vocals, making this a sublime track.
Home Sweet HomeYU-KI
This was her first single after returning from a hiatus due to pregnancy and childbirth.
It’s a classic that showcases YUKI’s innocent yet sexy charm.
It was used as the theme song for the animated feature film version of Naruto, marking YUKI’s first tie-in with an anime.
Deep RiverHikaru Utada
Debuting at the young age of 15, Hikaru Utada has continued to influence not only Japan but the global music scene with her charisma and musicality.
“Deep River” is the title track included on Utada’s third album, DEEP RIVER.
It is said to have been created with inspiration from Shusaku Endo’s novel Deep River.
The album as a whole has a darker tone compared to Utada’s other works, and “Deep River” is memorable for its lyrics that evoke life and death—a song we especially want people to hear now, in a world where wars still persist.
Why not try singing it when you want to deliver something gentle and heartfelt?
AitaiMiliyah Kato
It sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings—she can’t help but want to see the person she loves.
Many of us have probably experienced a love like this, where your chest feels like it’s going to burst, yet you single-mindedly yearn for the one you adore.
It’s one of Miliyah Kato’s greatest masterpieces, resonating deeply with women in unrequited love.
setting sunTokyo Incidents
If you want to evoke the aura of a mature woman, this song is the one.
With Shiina Ringo’s signature lyrical, wistful words set to a beautiful, resonant piano, it’s a dramatic ballad.
The title “Rakujitsu” means the setting sun, and the theme is the heartache of losing something precious.
Goodbyes are truly painful, but by facing the warmth of the time you shared and the certainty of what once was, you can sometimes overcome the sadness.
Engage with lyrics that shine a single ray of light like that, and sing it with gentle restraint.
[Songs We Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (91–100)
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Singer-songwriter Tota has been gaining attention for songs that distill a wide range of musical styles—starting with indie rock and synth-pop—into J-pop.
The digital single Tsumugu, released on February 1, 2023, is especially striking for its emotionally resonant vocals.
The lyrics paint vivid scenes that may leave you feeling wistful just by listening.
It’s a dramatic track and great for karaoke, but be careful—the falsetto in the chorus makes it easy to go off pitch.