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“Ito” is a song sung by every generation.

It was released in 1992, but it’s often used at weddings and in TV dramas, making it a ballad loved across generations.

The vocal range isn’t very wide—F3 to A#4—centered in the midrange, with the low notes being key.

If you sing it in a speaking voice, you’ll end up straining your throat, so aim to sing with a proper singing voice.

The tempo is very slow, so stay calm and take a breath at the end of each phrase.

Instead of “pushing out your voice,” focus on “using your breath” to project forward.

In fact, every consonant in the Japanese ha-row (ha, hi, fu, he, ho) uses breath in its articulation.

If you try singing everything with the “ha” sound for clarity, you might grasp the feeling of “Oh, so this is what it means to use breath!” Give it a try as a reference.

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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.

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Stars on the Ground / Miyuki Nakajima [Official]

Miyuki Nakajima’s classic “Chijō no Hoshi” has earned support across a wide range of generations.

While the song is memorable for its incredibly powerful, almost growling vocals, the actual pitch movement isn’t that extreme.

The vocal range is compact, from mid1F to hiA#, and at BPM 100 the tempo is also relaxed.

Even so, the song achieves that level of impact not only through Nakajima’s singing style but also thanks to its strong composition.

Adding a shout at the opening lines brings you closer to the intensity of the original, so if you want to really heat up the karaoke room, try incorporating shouts and give it a shot.

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Between the Sky and You

This is Miyuki Nakajima’s 31st single, released in May 1994.

It was chosen as the theme song for the hit drama “Homeless Child” starring Yumi Adachi and became a million seller.

Since it’s a Miyuki Nakajima song characterized by her slightly breathy voice, the vocal melody doesn’t require extremely high notes, so I think most women can sing it without changing the key.

If anything, focus on practicing the lower-pitched sections—like the A melody—so you can use your chest voice securely rather than pushing the high notes.

For the final part of the chorus, try singing with the image of placing the voice around the back of your upper molars; it should make your voice resonate nicely.

Give it a try.

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wicked woman

Miyuki Nakajima has released a lot of hit songs.

One I’d like to recommend, with a comfortable vocal range, is “Akujo” (Bad Girl), released in October 1981.

Just from the title you might think, “Is it a dark song?” but the tune is surprisingly bright and the melody is easy to remember.

When you look at the lyrics, though, you’ll think, “It’s kind of a bittersweet song.

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.” The verses (A-melo to B-melo) are sung fairly low, almost like speaking, and there’s a part in the chorus where the pitch suddenly jumps up, so watch out there.

Time your entry for the high notes and throw yourself into it—project your voice with momentum! That way you can sing comfortably without straining your throat.

If your timing is off it’ll feel odd, so keep practicing until you nail the timing.

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Go for it!

This is a bold and ambitious work by Miyuki Nakajima that portrays people who keep moving forward even as they face the unreasonable realities of society.

It delivers a powerful message to those confronting challenges such as educational discrimination, violence, indifference, and sexism.

It was included on the album “Yokan” released in March 1983, and was re-released as a single in May 1994.

Since then, it has been featured in commercials such as Sumitomo Life’s “Winning Life,” and in 2020 as UNIQLO’s “HEATTECH” CM song, continuing to resonate with many people across generations.

However, the lyrics immediately before the first chorus in this work depict a chillingly realistic portrayal of human cruelty.

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Riding on the back of a silver dragon

Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Riding on the Back of a Silver Dragon.” For women in their 30s, you might remember it as the theme song for the drama Dr.

Cotto.

Although the song is notable for its passionate vocal delivery, its range is surprisingly narrow, so even women with lower voices can sing it without issue.

The vocal line itself is simple, but because the song has fairly dramatic dynamics, be careful not to start off with too much volume.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.