Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs

bullseyeLinda Yamamoto

Neraiuchi-Sharpshoot

If you want to play the role of the crowd-pleaser, this is the song for you.

With a sonically intense intro, a jaw-dropping first verse, and a mysterious second verse, every section packs a punch—it’s a lively festival tune through and through.

For those in their 60s, Linda Yamamoto is also a symbol of a free-spirited woman.

If you’re performing where you have some room to move, I’d love for you to sing the first verse with big, dynamic movements.

For the second verse, you could try mimicking Linda Yamamoto’s choreography—it’s sure to get the crowd going.

wintering swallowMasako Mori

Masako Mori - Wintering Swallow (1986-06-29)

A hit song that represents Masako Mori’s mid-career.

It’s a lovely piece that shows a different side of her from the Masako who laughs heartily on variety shows.

The “Junior High School Trio” feels nostalgic, doesn’t it? The lyrics weave the fate of a woman pursuing a forbidden love together with the image of an overwintering swallow.

Sing gently up to the chorus, as if holding back your loneliness.

The striking chorus is unexpectedly high, so adjust the key with care.

sparrowKeiko Masuda

Suzume (2012 Remaster)

During her Pink Lady days, Keiko Masuda was known for her lively, energetic vocals, but as a solo artist she showcased a more sultry tone.

A great example of that alluring vocal style is Suzume.

The song sits within a narrow, low range—mid1 A# to mid2 G#—which is quite manageable even for male singers.

And while it’s low, the narrow range means there’s plenty of flexibility to adjust the key, so it should suit virtually any voice.

It’s perfect for karaoke to highlight both sensuality and fragility, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Sentimental JourneyIyo Matsumoto

Sentimental Journey

Matsumoto Iyo, who is currently active as a TV personality, enjoyed tremendous popularity during her idol days.

Many people probably have a strong impression of her song “Sentimental Journey,” right? In fact, this piece is more geared toward men, boasting a fairly low and wide vocal range of mid1 A to hi A#.

However, for women in their 60s, the lower notes are easier to produce, so those who naturally have higher voices will likely find it quite easy to sing.

Mr. SummertimeCircus

Mr. Summertime – Circus

Circus’s signature song, “Mr.

Summertime.” Because this work is a Japanese-language cover of a song by a French artist, it has a distinctive groove not typically found in Japanese pop.

That said, it’s not a complex, Black music-style groove; the overall arrangement is tailored for Japanese audiences, so the difficulty level is quite low.

While the vocal range isn’t exactly narrow, the vocal lines have enough breathing room that you can prepare well for the gradually rising sections.

SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda / SWEET MEMORIES

Seiko Matsuda’s hit number, “SWEET MEMORIES.” Haven’t most people sung it at karaoke at least once? This song has a relaxed tempo, making it easy to follow the pitch.

On the other hand, there’s a slightly high long note near the end of the chorus, so proper key adjustment is necessary.

If you set the key based on this long-note section, you won’t run into vocal range issues in any part of the song, so keep that in mind.

The Day the Seagulls FlewMachiko Watanabe

Machiko Watanabe - The Day the Seagulls Flew

If you ask whether this song is easy to sing, I’d say it’s debatable.

The melody is catchy and easy to remember, but the range is quite wide and it requires some vocal power, so you do need a bit of skill to sing it.

That said, don’t worry too much about that—it’s a real crowd-pleaser, so I definitely recommend it for karaoke when you’re with friends.

How about we practice a little? Haha.