Classic and popular love songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke

LovelyohashiTrio

Ohashi Trio / Lovely

Originally released by Kenji Ozawa in 1994, this song was covered by Ohashi Trio on his 2011 album “fake book III.” Ohashi Trio’s version offers a luxurious, six-plus-minute musical experience woven from his warm vocals and sophisticated arrangement.

It was also used as the ending theme for the NHK BS Premium drama “Shokubutsu Danshi Verander,” expressing a calm and gentle worldview.

It’s a recommended choice when you want to sing alone with care or enjoy at karaoke with music-loving friends.

With Ohashi Trio’s characteristically delicate arrangement and heartwarming melody, it gently sings of ideal love and the joys of life.

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

They are an Akihabara-style idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto.

“Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” was also the first song with Rino Sashihara as the center, and because the dance is easy, many people sang and danced to it at karaoke.

It also debuted at number one on the Oricon charts.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever You Are – ONE OK ROCK Full

They’re a rock band that debuted in 2007.

They became famous with the song “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer.” They rarely appear in the media, but you can often see them at festivals.

This song is also one that’s chosen to be played at weddings.

Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari

Capricious Romantic – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

Originally, the group consisted of two men performing as an amateur band, but soon the only woman, Yoshioka, joined as the vocalist, giving birth to the current Ikimono-gakari.

This song is the theme for “Celeb to Binbo Taro,” and its chorus, which you can sing and dance to, has become a popular choice at karaoke.

User ManualKana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'Torisetsu' MV (Short Ver.)

She is a Kansai-dialect-speaking artist from Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture.

Her singing voice was discovered through the “Super Heroine Audition Miss Phoenix,” and she signed with a company in 2006.

She skyrocketed to fame with ‘Aitakute Aitakute’ and has since steadily appeared on television and radio as a popular artist.

Time lapse (feat. Yella.E)Kent on this side

Time lapse (feat. Yella.E) / Kent from this side

A heartwarming cross-border duet ballad between Japan and Korea has been born.

Its vivid imagery, like a time-lapse capturing the shifting colors of the sky, and lyrics that reflect the ache of unreturned feelings leave a strong impression.

Marking Kocchi no Kento’s first love song, the track features Yella.

E from the Korean beatbox and a cappella crew BEATPELLA HOUSE.

Their translucent vocals overlap to create a beautiful harmony that feels like a bridge between the two countries.

Released digitally in March 2025, the song is drawing attention as a new direction for Kocchi no Kento, who has often favored uptempo numbers.

With a duet that gently blends two hearts, it’s full of a charm that makes you want to sing it together with someone special.

5 o'clock in ShibuyaMasayuki Suzuki & Momoko Kikuchi

5 o'clock in Shibuya

A heart-pounding duet song set at a bustling city intersection, depicting lovers meeting up.

The harmonies woven by Masayuki Suzuki and Momoko Kikuchi combine mature charm with freshness.

Carried by a sophisticated, urban melody, it gently conveys the excitement and anticipation swelling in the hearts of the lovers.

First released to the world on the album “Perfume” in September 1993, it later came out as a double A-side single in January 1994.

It was also used in a Tokyo Telemessage commercial, capturing the hearts of many.

Perfect for creating memories with someone special at karaoke, it’s a song where you can layer your voices and spend a wonderful time together.