[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 We Want Women to Sing! Popular Ballads Performed by Female Artists (51–60)
I want to see you.Chikaco Sawada
In addition to her energetic work as a singer—including nationwide tours—singer-songwriter Chikaco Sawada is also active in a wide range of fields such as musical composition for stage productions and dramatic readings.
This is her eighth single.
Chosen as the ending theme for the infotainment program “Tonight,” the song’s poignant lyrics, which overlap with her own experiences, garnered broad support across generations.
It is also famous for having been covered by many musicians, and it’s a karaoke favorite that invites women to imagine the story and sing with heartfelt emotion.
Song for…HY
A song by HY, a four-member mixed band based in their hometown of Okinawa, who are active not only in music but also in producing the natural brand “HeartY.” Written based on member Izumi Nakasone’s real-life experience, the lyrics tell a near-miraculous story, and the powerful, lyrical vocals over an arrangement featuring acoustic guitar and piano are sure to move your heart.
Precisely because the lyrics feel so real, it’s a track that, when sung by a woman at karaoke, is certain to touch listeners and leave a lasting impression.
Things that have formKo Shibasaki
Known internationally as MuseK, singer Kou Shibasaki is also active as an actress and entrepreneur.
Her 6th single, “Katachi Aru Mono,” chosen as the theme song for the TV drama Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World, features a dramatic, strings-forward ensemble that mirrors the drama’s worldview.
Her clear vocals and melody, paired with the heartrending lyrics, truly squeeze your heart.
It’s a ballad that everyone will be captivated by—and one you’ll want to hear women sing at karaoke.
Stop this nightJUJU
This is the 15th single by JUJU, a highly skilled female singer who moved to the United States alone at 18 and studied music such as jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and soul.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Pact with the Devil,” it’s a number whose melancholic melody and strings tug at the heart.
The poignant, scene-evoking lyrics resonate deeply even at karaoke.
It’s a song you’ll want a woman to sing with emotion, so you can fully immerse yourself in its world.
[Songs I'd love women to sing!] Popular ballads sung by female artists (61–70)
Snow BlossomMika Nakashima
This is the 10th single by female singer Mika Nakashima, who began her acting career alongside her music career from the time of her debut.
The song won a Gold Award at the 45th Japan Record Awards in 2003 and was also used in a commercial, making it one of Nakashima’s signature tracks.
Its fragile-feeling tone can draw listeners into the song’s lyrical world, especially when sung by women at karaoke.
With a melody and structure that perfectly match the title’s image, it’s no surprise that many artists have covered this outstanding number.
youHY
HY is a popular mixed-gender band known for signature songs like “366 Nichi,” “AM11:00,” and “NAO.” Their song “Anata” is a ballad in which vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s voice delivers an overwhelmingly commanding presence.
It pours out overflowing feelings toward a loved one.
While many of HY’s songs are heartrending, this one carries warmth amid the melancholy.
It takes solid vocal ability to sing it perfectly, but if you put emotion into it, you can capture the mood—so I hope many women will give it a try.
TokyoJUJU
This song, JUJU’s 36th single, was selected as the theme song for the film “The Wings of the Kirin” (Prayer’s Curtain Falls).
She is a rare kind of songstress in Japan who can sing across a wide variety of genres, and many young women admire not only her vocals but also her stylish image.
The music video is structured like a drama, adding a colorful touch to her singing voice.