Toshinobu Kubota’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

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Toshinobu Kubota – LIFE ~Special Edit~ [Official Video Short ver.]

A track from the album “Beautiful People,” released in November 2019.

Since it’s a song performed by Mr.

Kubota—one of the leading figures in Japanese R&B—it’s quite a formidable opponent for karaoke! First, there’s that bouncy 16th-note groove… and on top of that, the slow-ballad tempo is one of the things Japanese singers tend to struggle with most.

The soft high tones that make skillful use of mixed voice are also a major hurdle when singing.

If you’re going to try it at karaoke, start by making sure the groove doesn’t flatten out, and avoid forcing the high notes with sheer power.

If you’re not comfortable with mixed voice, boldly switching to falsetto is a perfectly valid option!

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Toshinobu Kubota – Dream with You [Official Video Short ver.]

It’s a poignant love song that really resonates with the heart.

Toshi Kubota’s gentle vocals leave a strong impression, and the track was released in May 1993.

It gained attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Chance!” The song embodies the importance of continuing to chase your dreams and the feelings you have for the one you love.

Listening to it makes you feel a bit like the protagonist of a drama.

If you play it around Christmas, it might bring back memories of time spent with a lover.

Be sure to sing it with all your emotions.

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Toshinobu Kubota – LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG

A single by singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota and British fashion model Naomi Campbell.

This track was used as the theme song for the wildly popular TV drama “Long Vacation,” which became a social phenomenon.

Kubota’s soulful, globally resonant vocals and melody really lift your spirits.

The lyrics seem to speak on behalf of those straightforward feelings for a lover that are hard to say out loud, making it a perfect song to convey your true feelings at karaoke with your partner.

It’s an enduring classic that reminds you of how happy you are right now.