[Karaoke] A Collection of Japanese Songs for Women in Their 70s to Sing [2025]
From the 1960s to the mid-1970s, when today’s people in their seventies spent their teenage and young adult years, Japanese music produced many different kinds of hit songs that are still loved today.
There are surely many people who still keep songs from that era in their karaoke repertoire.
In this article, we’ve gathered hit songs from back then that we’d love women currently in their seventies to sing at karaoke.
With a richly varied lineup—from enka and folk to kayōkyoku and rock—you’re sure to have a great time.
If you’re a younger person planning to go to karaoke with someone in their seventies, please use this as a reference!
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[Karaoke] A Collection of Japanese Songs We Want Women in Their 70s to Sing [2025] (11–20)
Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei
A bittersweet love story set in the city of Osaka.
You can almost picture a woman walking down rain-soaked Midosuji.
Fifi Ou-yang’s powerful vocals brilliantly capture the complex emotions of a woman troubled by love.
Released in 1971, the song was a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts for nine consecutive weeks.
With lyrics that weave in Osaka’s scenery—like the ginkgo-lined streets and Shinsaibashi—it evokes a sense of nostalgia.
If you have ties to Osaka, why not sing it while overlaying the city’s sights and your own memories? It’s a song you can pour your heart into, recalling your youthful days.
Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Tokiko Kato
Born in 1943 and raised in Kyoto, Tokiko Kato has carved out a special place in Japan’s music scene.
This song was originally released in 1965 by Hisaya Morishige, and Kato’s 1970 cover became a major hit, securing the song’s place in the annals of Japanese music history in both name and substance.
The piece masterfully weaves together the grandeur of Shiretoko’s natural landscape with the emotions of farewell, resonating deeply with listeners.
Thanks to Kato’s clear, expressive voice and emotive performance, the song has left an indelible mark on many hearts and continues to be loved today.
Choosing this song for karaoke with people in their seventies can create a wonderful shared experience, fostering a bond that transcends time.
Forbidden LoveRyoko Moriyama
Ryoko Moriyama, who debuted in 1967 and was active in the early years of that era, is one of the indispensable singers in Japan’s music industry.
Her signature song Forbidden Love was released on March 25, 1969, reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and had a major impact on the Japanese music scene at the time.
The song portrays the emotions of a person torn between intense passion and forbidden love.
It especially resonates with those who harbor deep feelings for someone and possess the strong will to overcome opposition from those around them.
The season the sun gave usBlue triangular ruler
Aoi Sankaku Jōgi (The Blue Triangle Ruler) is a leading Japanese folk group formed in 1971.
The trio—Kumiko Nishiguchi, Shigeru Iwahisa, and Mari Takada—drew significant attention in the Japanese music scene.
Their single “Taiyō ga Kureta Kisetsu,” released on February 25, 1972, was a major hit, selling one million copies and winning the New Artist Award at that year’s Japan Record Awards.
The song captures universal themes such as youth, its bittersweetness, and friendship, and it still feels moving and fresh today.
For many in their 70s, it’s a memorable anthem of their youth and a perfect pick to enjoy at karaoke along with fond memories.
Angel's TemptationJun Mayuzumi
Jun Mayuzumi is a singer-songwriter who debuted in 1964.
In particular, her 1968 release “Angel’s Temptation” is known for reflecting on a lost love and portraying its poignancy.
The song weaves a beautiful melody with an emotionally rich vocal performance that deeply captivates listeners.
Mayuzumi’s voice conveys an unforgettable, profound love even as it accepts a farewell, resonating across generations.
Perfect for when you want to sing a bittersweet love song.
Keiko's Dream Opens at NightKeiko Fuji
Keiko Fuji was a singer born in Iwate Prefecture in 1951 who became a star in the enka world after debuting with “Shinjuku no Onna.” Her signature song “Keiko no Yume wa Yoru Hiraku,” released on April 25, 1970, is a work whose message still resonates deeply today.
With moving lyrics by Masao Ishizaka and music by Kōmei Sone, the song portrays the symbolic figure of a woman who continues to pursue her dreams and hopes amid the social backdrop of the time in Japan, including the Anpo protests and the anti–Vietnam War movement.
Fuji’s distinctive husky voice evoked empathy and emotion in many listeners.
[Karaoke] Collection of Japanese songs we want women in their 70s to sing [2025] (21–30)
As I am in love…Junko Akimoto
It’s such a wonderfully moving enka/pop ballad that begins with the sound of an accordion, isn’t it? Junko Akimoto’s deep, husky voice conveys the subtleties of life and has a warmth that seems to gently stay close to the listener’s heart.
This masterpiece is filled with pure love that doesn’t compare itself to others, gratitude for the miracle of having met, and the earnest wish that such love might last forever—feelings that will surely resonate with many.
Released in January 2008 as Junko Akimoto’s third single, it won broad support over time and reached No.
1 on the Oricon overall chart about a year after its release.
It’s also included on the album “Second Story.” This song, which enriches life with its color, is perfect for immersing yourself in its world while savoring memories with someone dear or reflecting on your own journey.
How about singing it with heartfelt emotion, just like Junko Akimoto?