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[Karaoke] A roundup of easy-to-sing Miyuki Nakajima songs

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Miyuki Nakajima is a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido who has produced numerous hit songs since her debut in 1975, including “Chijo no Hoshi” (Stars on the Ground), “Sora to Kimi no Aida ni” (Between the Sky and You), and “Seijo” (The Times).

Her appeal lies in her vocals—sometimes powerful, sometimes delicate, with remarkable expressiveness—and her songwriting that delves deeply into the human heart.

In this article, we’ll introduce some of Nakajima’s songs that are relatively easy to sing at karaoke.

Give them a try and experience her musicality with your ears and your heart!

[Karaoke] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Miyuki Nakajima Songs (11–20)

It has been raining since long ago.Miyuki Nakajima

It has been raining since long ago.

Miyuki Nakajima, from long ago, with the rain falling

Starting from the commonplace scene of falling rain, the lyrics expand into a grand worldview that feels almost fused with nature—an unforgettable, moving hidden gem.

“Rain Has Been Falling Since Long Ago” is the B-side of the 40th single “Ichigo Ichie,” released in 2007, and it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Sekai Ururun Taizaiki ‘Renaissance,’” so some of you may remember it.

It’s a laid-back J-pop tune with an easy-to-remember melody and a vocal range manageable even for male singers, making it easy to sing.

The soaring chorus in the latter half features a characteristically Nakajima-esque melody line with a slightly offbeat phrasing, which might take a bit of practice.

Listen repeatedly and sing along until you can pick up on Nakajima’s distinctive nuances!

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era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima

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Era – Miyuki Nakajima

This is a single by singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima.

The original version was released in December 1975, but the one I’m introducing here is the self-cover version released in December 1993.

The song has been used in many TV show theme songs and commercials, and has been covered by numerous other artists, so many of you have likely heard it before.

As you’d expect from such a well-known track, both the melody and the lyrics are very memorable, and it’s the kind of song you can enjoy singing casually, almost like humming along.

Even in the gentler passages, try to sing with solid projection so that your voice retains its core.

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Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima

Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

Chijō no Hoshi by Miyuki Nakajima

Miyuki Nakajima’s powerful vocals are perfectly matched with the majestic sound.

This work gently illuminates the presence of people who usually go unnoticed yet live earnestly, likening them to “stars.” Released in July 2000 as the theme song for NHK’s popular documentary series “Project X: Challengers,” it gradually drew attention alongside the program’s broadcast.

At the 2002 Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it was performed via a live relay from the Kurobe Dam and achieved the highest singer-specific viewership rating of the show.

Aim for dynamic, powerful singing like Miyuki Nakajima’s.

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In conclusion

Rather than trying to imitate Miyuki Nakajima’s singing voice, it seems you can better capture the atmosphere of the piece by carefully following the meaning of the lyrics.

I think that kind of depth in musicality is what makes Nakajima so appealing.

Wishing you a wonderful time at karaoke!