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[2025] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 70s: From Enka to Showa-Era Kayōkyoku

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.

Playlist

[2025] Recommended Karaoke Songs for Women in Their 70s: From Enka to Showa-Era Kayōkyoku
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1eastTangled HairHibari MisoraA symbol of the Showa-era pop music world, Hibari Misora...
2eastBlue Light YokohamaAyumi IshidaAyumi Ishida’s “Blue Light Yokohama…”
3eastTerminal Station of LoveAki YashiroAki Yashiro’s emotionally rich singing voice deeply touches the heart…
4eastforeignerSaki KubotaA grand and beautiful melody reminiscent of the Silk Road…
5eastairportTeresa TengLyrics by Michio Yamagami, music by Kimimasa Inomata...
6eastAs I am in love…Junko AkimotoAkimoto Junko’s soul-stirring masterpiece
7eastapplauseNaomi ChiakiChiaki Naomi’s signature song “Kassai” (Applause) was released in 19…
8eastScat at DawnSaori YukiSaori Yuki, who is dubbed a “sobering refresher,” …
9eastIn the pouring rainAkiko WadaExpressing the deep sorrow of heartbreak, passionately amid the pouring rain…
10eastRainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei
Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei
The hit song “...” by Fei-fei Ouyang, a singer from Taiwan
11eastJindo MonogatariYoshimi TendoThe god of Korea’s Jindo, where the sea parts and a path appears...
12eastLove VacationThe Peanuts“Koi no Vacance” by The Peanuts is, 19…
13eastEcstasy BluesMina AoeThat husky-voiced singer lauded as the “Queen of the Blues”…
14eastMarch of 365 StepsKiyoko SuizenjiIf you hear the opening phrase, you’ll instantly think, “It’s that song!”…
15eastCrossing Amagi PassSayuri IshikawaSayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe” was released in 1986...
16eastatonementTeresa Teng…richly singing of the poignant moment of parting,
17eastSinbad on the ShorePink LadyA passion that blazes at the summer seaside, captured dynamically...
18eastThe Bride of SetoRumiko KoyanagiRumiko Koyanagi’s “Bride of Seto” is, 197…
19eastNoraYuki KadokuraIt’s a masterpiece whose singing by Yuki Kadokura resonates in the heart. Love…
20eastShiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Tokiko KatoTokiko Kato’s “Shiretoko Tabijo” evokes the essence of the Showa era...
21eastKeiko’s Dream Opens at NightKeiko FujiKeiko Fuji’s “Keiko no Yume wa Yoru Hiraku” is, 1…
22eastTokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko KasagiKasagi, who had a major influence on the music scene of the Showa era...
23eastTsugaru Strait Winter SceneSayuri IshikawaA famous song by Sayuri Ishikawa that portrays parting and feelings in the northern country.
24eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi
A moving work whose classic songs by Momoe Yamaguchi resonate with the heart
25eastThe season the sun gave usBlue triangular rulerWith a fresh, youthful singing voice and melody, it...
26eastMemories of a Summer DayTeruko HinoSung by Teruko Hino, the “Queen of Hawaiian.”
27eastCotton HandkerchiefHiromi OhtaA classic song that portrays the heartfelt connection between a man and a woman setting off for the big city.
28eastForbidden LoveRyoko MoriyamaA beautiful melody that seeps into my chest, and knowing it is forbidden...
29eastTouchHiromi IwasakiYoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch” was released in March 1985. Its clear, airy vocals and bittersweet melody are captivating, and it’s also beloved as a cheer song for high school baseball.
30eastMy castle townRumiko KoyanagiA blend of Japanese sentiment infused with the sophistication of Western music: “Wakon…”
31eastA Doll’s HouseMieko HirotaThis work, known as a famous song that colored the Showa era. Love...
32eastMy Pure LadyAmi OzakiA 1977 song by Ami Ozaki. A classic rendered in a springlike bossa nova style, gently portraying the tender feelings of first love.
33eastDotonbori SentimentYoshimi TendoYoshimi Tendo’s “Dotonbori Ninjō” is its li...
34eastAnemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Miyuki KawanakaA heartwarming classic that sings of the love and bond between a married couple.
35eastDad is my boyfriendMomoe YamaguchiA famous song that passionately sings of love for one’s father with a gentle voice…
36eastThe world is for the two of us.Naomi SaraSinging about the happy times spent with a loved one, Sara…
37eastWinter LightningAliceA signature 1977 release by Alice. A classic that fuses folk and rock, it reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart.
38eastMaybeSachiko Kobayashi & Katsuhiko MikiSummary (20 characters): A classic album reviving 1984 enka for today. It carries bittersweet love and strong longing.
39eastI’m falling in love with you againFuyumi SakamotoA gem of a song woven from nostalgia and novelty. Saka...
40eastBecause the moon is so very blueTsutoko SugawaraThe queen of elegy, Miyako Sugawara’s famous song
41eastTraveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
42eastwintering swallowMasako MoriMasako Mori’s gem of a ballad, brimming with emotion
43eastScorpio womanKenichi MikawaRepresentative enka song of Kenichi Mikawa of Scorpio
44eastera; age; time; periodMiyuki NakajimaA timeless masterpiece that resonates in the heart with universal themes and profound lyrics...
45eastFrom the northern innHarumi MiyakoHarumi Miyako’s “Kita no Yado Kara” is beloved by enka fans...
46eastMidnight RequiemTeresa TengIn the era when Teresa Teng was active, songs…
47eastLife is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko ShimakuraAn enka song by Chiyoko Shimakura. It gently sings of the joys and sorrows of life, moving many people.
48eastLonging for RainAki YashiroAki Yashiro’s classic hit “Ame no Bojo” passionately sings of longing in love.
49eastAlways keep your dreamsYukio Hashi / Sayuri Yoshinaga“Itsudemo Yume o” is a famous song by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga that is used in various contexts.
50eastA Love Game Between a Man and a WomanMika Hino / Shiro AoiTakeda Pharmaceutical’s commercial song becomes a hit duet classic
51eastTemptation of the Spring BreezeKyoko KoizumiA 1983 hit by Kyoko Koizumi, elegantly portraying a young girl's faint love as she awaits the arrival of spring.
52eastSpring Has ComeLilyA heartwarming song by Lily that sings of the arrival of spring
53eastCotton MoodAnriRelive nostalgic memories with classic spring songs
54eastHello, baby.Michiyo AzusaGently singing of boundless love for a baby…
55easta bright red sunHibari MisoraA classic hit by Hibari Misora depicting a summer romance
56eastLet yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa TengTeresa Teng’s soul-stirring masterpiece
57eastTokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Tokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Summary (20 characters): A Showa-era classic by Nagai Frank. Set against the nights of Akasaka, it portrays the bittersweetness of adult love with an urban touch.
58eastIzakayaHiroshi ItsukiA masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
59eastPlease go ahead as you are.Keiko MaruyamaKeiko Maruyama’s classic song that sings of eternal love
60eastThe Splendor of the PrairieAgnes ChanAmid nature-rich scenery, an echoing name and tears...
61eastLingering SnowdolphinSpring partings, bittersweet memories of youth
62eastO-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi SakamotoThe graceful cherry blossoms dance dreamily, evoking the ache of a heartbreaking lost love...
63eastIzakaya “Showa”Aki YashiroAki Yashiro’s classic song, notable for its dark atmosphere, “...
64eastlove songAki YashiroAs a song by Aki Yashiro, the powerful singing voice is impres—
65eastLife won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeEiko SegawaEiko Segawa’s signature work that conveys the enduring charm of enka...
66eastOzasiki SongKazuko Matsuo, Mahina StarsKazuko Matsuo’s classic song—a heartrending love ballad set in Kyoto
67eastThe arrival of springRumiko KoyanagiRumiko Koyanagi's spring classic, nostalgic memories
68eastDance with sorrowTeresa TengTeresa Teng’s late-career classic, “Make Me Dance with Sorrow.”
69eastlover; mistress; extramarital partnerTeresa TengThe masterpiece rich with adult emotion, “Lover,” a representative work of Teresa Teng
70eastLove RadiantHibari MisoraHibari Misora’s “Ai San San” is from 1986...
71eastScandalTeresa TengThe appeal of Teresa Teng’s 80s-style songs
72eastRed Sweet PeaSeiko MatsudaA beautiful melody filled with the fragrance of spring and a fresh...
73eastWoman from KoiwaSanae Sumerazuki, Reika Sumerazuki“Little…” by Sanae Kogetsu and Reika Kogetsu
74eastTwo-person sakeMiyuki KawanakaLyrics brimming with kindness and a quietly moving melody…
75eastCotton HandkerchiefHiromi OhtaA bittersweet song about long-distance love, nostalgic memories
76eastPlease give me wingsRed birdThe red bird folk song “Tsubasa o Kudasai” is...
77eastschool daysPeggy HayamaA timeless song that sings of youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
78eastPink sighMariko TakahashiAn exotic atmosphere that evokes the Mediterranean...
79eastSometimes like a child without a motherCarmen MakiCarmen Maki’s debut single “Toki…”
80eastLetterSaori YukiSaori Yuki’s “Tegami” was released in 1970…
81eastMorning of PartingPedro & CapriciousSung by Pedro & Capricious, with their beloved...
82eastIzakayaHiroshi Itsuki, Nana KinomiHiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi are duett...
83eastDrinks for twoMichiyo AzusaThe life and career of Michiyo Azusa, a female singer who represented the Showa era...
84eastsnow camelliaSachiko Kobayashi“Yuki…” by Sachiko Kobayashi, famed as the queen of enka