[2026] Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 70s: from enka to Showa-era pop
For women in their seventies, songs from the 1960s through the 1980s are likely especially familiar.
Enka and Showa-era pop songs that colored this period still linger in the heart today.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs for women in their seventies to sing at karaoke.
We’ve chosen well-known tracks across generations, so they’ll be enjoyable not only with peers but also with people of many different ages.
Use this as a guide when picking songs for your next karaoke session.
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[2026] Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 70s: From enka to Showa-era kayōkyoku (41–50)
Woman from KoiwaSanae Sumerazuki, Reika Sumerazuki
Kogetsu Sanae and Kogetsu Reika’s “Koiwa no Onna” is a standout track released in February 2024.
Its passionate melody and powerful vocals leave a strong impression, and the lyrics—depicting the scenery and people of Koiwa—carry a touch of humor.
The song blends wistfulness with nostalgia to create a rich, evocative piece with a charmingly retro feel.
It’s great for karaoke, and older fans of Showa-era kayōkyoku will likely enjoy it as well.
Be sure to give it a listen.
[2026] Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 70s: From enka to Showa-era pop (51–60)
love songAki Yashiro
Aki Yashiro’s “Koi-uta” is a classic noted for its powerful vocals.
The song employs a style similar to the Kawachi Ondo, incorporating kobushi while flipping the voice.
Many people may find this style intimidating, but if you carefully adjust the key to the point where the voice naturally flips, it tends to be easier to sing than standard kobushi.
Although the vocal line is generally strong throughout, there are no notable long sustained notes except at the end of the chorus, so even those who struggle with breath control should be able to sing it without difficulty.
The world is for the two of us.Naomi Sara
Naomi Sagara’s debut song celebrates the happy times spent with a loved one.
Her gentle, warm vocals express the couple’s love, and the beautiful melody and simple lyrics make it an unforgettable classic.
Released in May 1967, the song was also used in a Meiji Seika commercial and became a massive hit, selling over 1.
2 million copies after its release.
In 1968, it was chosen as the entrance march for the 40th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, winning the hearts of many.
Long cherished as a wedding standard, it’s a tune many still find themselves humming with fond memories.
Why not listen together to its heartwarming vocals and let joyful reminiscences blossom?
Life is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko Shimakura
The songs of Chiyoko Shimakura, an enka singer who epitomized the Showa era, brought deep emotion to the Japanese music scene.
Her gentle voice resonates with people’s hearts, singing as if to embrace both the sorrows and joys of life.
The lyrics, which carefully depict life’s ups and downs, blend beautifully with the warm melody line.
Released in 1987, this work was an innovative attempt to fuse pop and enka, and it even earned a spot on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It is also a gem of a song sung with heartfelt gratitude to its composer, Kuranosuke Hamaguchi.
Filled with nostalgia and warmth, it’s a wonderful piece to savor slowly, especially together with older listeners.
Always keep your dreamsYukio Hashi / Sayuri Yoshinaga
Because it’s used as an insert song in NHK’s morning drama series “Amachan,” in SoftBank commercials, and in various other contexts, it hardly feels like an old tune.
Of course, for older listeners it’s famous as a duet by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga.
It even won the Japan Record Award, was performed on the Red and White Song Battle, and inspired a film—what we’d now call a mega-viral hit! Just hearing the intro will bring back fond memories of days gone by.
It’s also a great choice for karaoke with someone special!
Because the moon is so very blueTsutoko Sugawara
Totoko Sugawara, known for her distinctive, wistful vibrato, was called the Queen of Elegy and is also famous as the very first singer to perform on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen, which everyone knows.
She moved to Tokyo at the age of nine for an audition, where her talent blossomed, and together with her father, the composer Akira Mutsu, she released numerous masterpieces.
Her signature song, “Tsuki ga Tottemo Aoi Kara” (Because the Moon Is So Very Blue), became a million-selling hit in an era when the music market was much smaller than it is today, making her a household name across Japan.
For many seniors, it’s a song right at the heart of their youthful days, so it could be a great choice for recreational activities or background music in senior care facilities.
A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanMika Hino / Shiro Aoi
Debuted in 1986 as a Takeda Pharmaceutical commercial song, performed as a duet by Tetsuya Takeda and Yoshimi Ashikawa.
Initially, only the chorus was created for advertising, but due to its overwhelming response, it took the unusual path of being released as a record—the song “Otoko to Onna no Love Game.” It later became widely known as a duet by Mika Hino and Shiro Aoi.
The song enjoys high popularity in karaoke and is considered a classic sung across generations.
It’s especially a crowd-pleaser at karaoke contests in senior facilities, so be sure to sing it together and have fun!