Lovely karaoke song

No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke

Vocal coachMami Kubota
After working as a voice trainer at a studio for seven years, I went independent in 2025. To date, I’ve taught more than 300 students. Honestly, I started teaching out of simple curiosity (lol). When I was job hunting, I stumbled across a listing for a “vocal instructor,” thought, “What is this?!” and applied on impulse. That’s how I became a teacher with zero prior knowledge—so I went through more training than anyone and studied a lot on my own. When I started teaching what I’d learned to my students, their responses were really positive, and that’s when I felt a real sense of purpose. As a teacher, I absolutely love those moments when I’m growing together with my students. As for my musical activities, I’ve been playing bass in a wind ensemble since high school and still do. I’ve also performed live in a band as a singing bassist, and sometimes I’m invited to sing as a vocalist only. Through vocal training, I want to keep using my voice and stay healthy and beautiful for years to come!
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

Recently, with the K-pop boom, the difficulty level of Japanese music has risen sharply compared to before.

Songs that use whisper voice and mixed voice have become standard, and on top of that, advanced vocal techniques like riffs/ad-libs and hiccups are now being demanded.

In this situation, it can be quite difficult for people who aren’t confident singers to find songs that suit them and are easy to sing.

So this time, we’ve picked out tracks that even those who lack confidence in their singing or consider themselves tone-deaf can handle! Of course, we chose them with karaoke crowd-pleasing in mind, so please consider adding them to your repertoire!

Recommended for men (21–30)

Always by my sideFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

Always by my side

Always by your side, FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

Watch 'Itsumo Tonari de FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE' on YouTube

It’s the theme song for the movie “Next-Door Stella,” released for streaming on August 6, 2025.

Among FANTASTICS’ songs, its difficulty is relatively easy, centering on a comfortable mid-range that naturally suits male voices.

The tempo is relaxed and flows smoothly, so even beginners can sing it with confidence.

There are spots where you switch from chest voice to falsetto, and the overall vibe is gentle, so when you sing, try to keep it light with the sensation of resonating in your head.

Humming makes this very clear, so it’s highly recommended.

Once you can hum without tension using your breath, you’ll be able to control your airflow better, making those transitions much smoother.

After you get used to humming, turn that same sensation into your singing voice and get a feel for it!

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Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man

Summer-colored Fireworks

Natsuiro Hanabi Snow Man

“Natsuiro Hanabi” is sung alternately by the nine members of Snow Man with no overlapping parts, so it’s very easy to sing solo.

It’s a medium-tempo ballad that lets you breathe comfortably and sing with ease.

It’s highly recommended for those who want to sing at a relaxed tempo and feel good doing it.

The vocal range mainly sits around mid1 to mid2, so even if high notes aren’t your strength, you can sing it with confidence.

Ballads can be tricky to add dynamics to, and some people may end up singing them somewhat flatly.

In such cases, putting clear accents on slightly higher notes or at the beginnings of phrases will help create more contrast.

In “Natsuiro Hanabi,” the C-melody is the biggest highlight, so sing it with the feeling of projecting your voice far into the distance and enjoy yourself!

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Bacchi DancerDOES

DOES 'Gamble Dancer' (Theme song of the film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling Benizakura Arc)

Bakuchi Dancer - DOES

Among the theme songs of the popular anime Gintama, I find DOES’s tracks particularly memorable.

Although Bakuchi Dancer isn’t a TV anime opening, it was used as the theme song for the film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling Benizakura Arc.

The song is extremely popular among Japanese rock fans and was a karaoke staple throughout the 2010s.

True to DOES’s style, the vocal range is relatively narrow—mid1 D to mid2 E—making it very easy to sing.

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Bunny GirlAKASAKI

【AKASAKI】Bunny Girl – Natural（Music Video）

Bunny GirlAKASAKI

AKASAKI is one of the most talked-about young singers right now.

His track “Bunny Girl” is his signature song and is currently a viral hit thanks to TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

The piece is very easy to sing.

Although it’s a light, breezy tune, the vocal range is extremely narrow, so anyone—female or male—can sing it easily as long as they set the right key.

If you sing with a slightly breathy tone, your voice will gain richer overtones, giving it a more professional sound, so give it a try if that’s the effect you want.

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Fujifabricred-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)

Fujifabric – Red-Yellow Osmanthus

Fujifabric - Red and Yellow Osmanthus

This is the third single by Fujifabric, released in 2004.

The song’s overall vocal range is A#3 to G#4, so it should be very comfortable for those who struggle with high notes.

With a tempo of 153, it’s easy to ride the rhythm and stay aware of the pitch bar.

The A and B sections focus on lower notes, so if you overuse your throat, you’ll end up singing the higher notes in the chorus with a throaty sound, making it harder to stay on pitch.

When singing, aim for a singing voice rather than a speaking voice, and make sure the sound comes correctly from the vocal folds.

Lightly touch the dip between your collarbones and try producing sound from there.

If the spot you’re touching vibrates slightly, that’s a sign you’re using your voice correctly.

Sing with the image of projecting the sound forward from that point.

For low notes, place the sound right in front of you; for high notes, aim farther away and use a quick, explosive release.

In all cases, produce the sound from your vocal folds.

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In conclusion

This time, I introduced songs that are easy to sing even for those who think they’re tone-deaf, so let’s review the key points of vocals once again!

Whether the key suits me
Are you being influenced by the original song?
Whether I’m incorporating arrangements that make it easier for me to sing
Are you lifting your chin when you sing?

If you keep these points in mind, I think there are other songs—beyond the ones I couldn’t introduce here—that are easy to sing. That said, the most important thing is, after all,Is it a song you like, one that makes you want to sing it?That’s the idea. Rather than forcing yourself to set an assigned piece, focus on songs you can keep practicing without getting fed up! In addition to this article, Rag Music has many other articles explaining vocal techniques, so be sure to check those out too!