【Women】Popular Japanese Karaoke Songs Ranking【2025】

La La LaMaki Ohguro92rank/position

La La La

Maki Ohguro is a female singer-songwriter whose husky yet solid, resonant voice leaves a strong impression.

For women in their 50s, she’s arguably quite a popular artist.

Among her songs, one I particularly recommend as easy to sing is “La La La.” While the range is slightly broad at mid2A to hiF#, the pitch movement isn’t at all drastic, so overall it’s a song that’s easy to sing.

From the C-melody into the final chorus, there are repeated high phrases, so it’s best to set your key with that section as the main reference.

Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda93rank/position

Seiko Matsuda “Red Sweet Pea” (from Seikoland: Budokan Live ’83)

This masterpiece, which poignantly and beautifully portrays the spring season when cherry blossoms bloom, was released in January 1982 as a single by Seiko Matsuda.

With Takashi Matsumoto’s delicate word choices and an unforgettable melody penned by Yumi Matsutoya under her pseudonym Kureta Keiko, the song superbly captures the changing seasons and the freshness of young love.

The vibrant voice of a 19-year-old delivers subtle psychological nuances and the fleeting scenes of romance with exquisite finesse, resonating deeply with listeners.

In 2009, it was also used as the CM song for Fujifilm’s skincare brand “ASTALIFT,” drawing attention when its memorable melody played in commercials featuring Miyuki Nakajima.

Its sweet-and-sour melody, evoking nostalgic memories and the arrival of spring, is a track you’ll want to hear when cherry blossoms are in the air.

The Maiden with Flaxen HairHitomi Shimatani94rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / "A Maiden with Flaxen Hair" [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

Released by Hitomi Shimatani in May 2002, this song is a celebrated piece that portrays a refreshing romance.

It expresses a young girl’s feelings of love through dreamlike imagery, beautifully harmonizing with scenes of landscape and nature.

The lyrics, imbued with youth and purity, are complemented by her clear, translucent vocals, capturing the brilliance of innocent love in full.

Featured in a commercial for Kao Essential Damage Care Shampoo, it became a major hit, peaking at No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

With its broad, expansive melody and an elegant tone that sways like hair in the wind, it carries a familiar charm that invites everyone to hum along.

era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima95rank/position

era; age; time; period

Miyuki Nakajima released this timeless song in 1975—a masterpiece that resonates with universal themes and profound lyrics.

While depicting the joys and sorrows of life, as well as encounters and farewells, it conveys a hopeful message that we can always overcome difficult times.

June 10 is Time Day in Japan, and this song gently embraces the way we live along with the flow of time.

From 1993 to 2000, it was featured as the theme song for the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications’ New Year’s postcard commercials, making it beloved by an even wider audience.

For seniors, it can evoke fond memories and provide an opportunity to reflect on life’s journey.

It is also recommended for karaoke or music recreation at day-service centers.

Accompanied by its gentle melody, may it bring everyone a warm and heartening moment together.

DarlingKana Nishino96rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Darling' MV Full

This is a song by Kana Nishino that warmly depicts everyday life with a lover.

Released in August 2014, it was also used as the Tuesday theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Featuring a country-style sound, it stands out for its bright and lively atmosphere incorporating mandolin and banjo.

The lyrics weave in casual conversations and everyday scenes with a partner, resonating with listeners.

The song was performed at the 65th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and has become a beloved track for many.

It’s perfect for those who want to sing in front of someone of the opposite sex at karaoke.

With approachable lyrics and a warm melody, it’s sure to capture hearts.

Listening to OliviaAnri97rank/position

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

Anri’s hit number “Listening to Olivia.” Thanks to the recent revival boom, it has gained some recognition among younger generations as well.

The song was released in 1978 and became a long-running hit with its distinctive musical style that blends New Music and kayōkyoku.

Its vocal range is somewhat narrow at mid1 G# to high C, and the pitch movement isn’t very drastic.

It’s slightly high for men and slightly low for women, making it highly recommended as a song that can be sung in the original key regardless of gender.

chantAdo98rank/position

"Spell" by Ado

It’s the official theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event—the one that made the zombie dance famous! It’s an extremely challenging song packed with high-pitched shouts, low-voiced narration, and rap-style sections.

I learned it together with my students during lessons! The lyrics include some difficult words, so I recommend listening to the original track and making sure to learn it piece by piece.

The tempo is fast and you have to keep singing one line after another; if you strain too much, you’ll wreck your throat, but if you hold back too much, it loses impact.

If you use your breath properly and project a strong falsetto, you can sing it with a cool tone! Since it’s also a dance track, once you get comfortable, try swaying your body while you sing—locking into the rhythm can make it easier to produce sound and add accents.

This one definitely gets the crowd going, so even just having a rough idea of the song might be worth it!