[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] Collection of Japanese songs we want women in their 70s to sing [2025] (21–30)
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto
This song portrays the poignant feelings of heartbreak, with graceful cherry blossoms drifting in a dreamlike dance.
As the petals fall, Fuyumi Sakamoto’s voice tenderly sings of unforgettable memories, resonating deeply in the heart.
Released in February 1994, the piece beautifully expresses a woman’s powerful emotions through the motif of cherry blossoms.
While the protagonist looks back on a past love, she also possesses the strength to move forward.
I hope you’ll listen beneath the cherry trees, with a gentle sense of nostalgia.
Perhaps you, too, have memories that return with the blossoms.
Why not spend a heartwarming moment with Fuyumi Sakamoto in the spring sunshine?
March of 365 StepsKiyoko Suizenji
Released in 1968 by Kiyoko Suizenji, “365-Step March” is an immortal classic that energized Japan during its period of rapid economic growth.
Marking a major turning point from traditional enka, the song also became the biggest hit of Suizenji’s career.
Brimming with an energetic, forward-looking message, it teaches the importance of keeping your feet moving.
Widely used as an entrance march, in commercials, and even for disaster recovery support, the song has encouraged people of all generations.
With its cross-generational recognition, it’s also a great choice for karaoke where multiple age groups are participating.
[Karaoke] A Collection of Japanese Songs for Women in Their 70s to Sing [2025] (31–40)
You're not alone.Mari Amachi
Mari Amachi debuted in 1971 with “Mizuiro no Koi,” establishing herself as a national idol.
In particular, her 1972 release “Hitorijanaino” became her signature song, spending six consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
The song portrays the encounter between people and celebrates the happiness of spending time together as a pair.
“Hitorijanaino” has been covered by many artists and was also performed as a charity song for the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Its universal message and heartwarming melody have continued to be loved by many fans across time.
When sung at karaoke, its delicate yet powerful lyrics can bring people together.
Tokyo Dodonpa GirlMari Watanabe
Born in 1942 in Saitama Prefecture, Mari Watanabe shot to fame in the early 1960s with Tokyo Dodonpa Musume.
Released in 1961, the song was also used as the theme for the film of the same name.
Incorporating the Dodonpa rhythmic style—which blends Dodoitsu and mambo—the piece portrays the vibrant lives of Tokyo’s youth.
By expressing passionate feelings for a loved one through the Dodonpa rhythm, it deftly conveys both the poignancy and sweetness of romance.
Those who remember that era will surely find the rhythm nostalgic and enjoy reminiscing about their memories of the time.
The person I fell in love withHarumi Miyako
Harumi Miyako was a nationally beloved enka singer who was active in the late Showa era and produced many hit songs.
In particular, “Suki ni Natta Hito,” released in 1968, is widely known as one of her signature songs.
The piece expresses deep love and poignant sorrow toward a lover who chose to part ways, and Miyako’s powerful vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
When singing this song at karaoke, you can convey both the depth of love and the bittersweetness it carries.
Try to richly express the emotion embedded in the lyrics through pronounced kobushi (ornamental turns) and vibrato.
Ecstasy BluesMina Aoe
Mina Aoe was a Japanese enka singer, born in 1941 and debuting in 1966.
“Kokotsu no Blues” was her debut single, released in 1966, and it sold approximately 800,000 copies.
The song, set to a blues style, depicts the emotions of a woman consumed by love, highlighted by Aoe’s husky voice and emotionally rich singing.
This work skillfully portrays both the joy and sorrow of romance, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Adding it to your karaoke repertoire can help you rediscover the universal appeal of her music.
For those who spent their youth in the Showa era, it is sure to evoke nostalgia and revive memories of that time.
In conclusion
Looking back and lining up the songs from that time, I was surprised all over again: they evoke their era, yet they’re the kind of tracks you still hear somewhere even now in the 2020s.
Of course, the songs I introduced here are only a small fraction of the hits from back then, and I’m sure some of you were reminded of favorites—“Come to think of it, I loved that song too”—as you read.
I’d be delighted if this article helps liven up karaoke sessions for people in their 70s!