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

Karaoke is popular across all ages, and of course many women in their 60s also have plenty of chances to go.

But when you actually get to the karaoke place, do you ever find yourself wondering which songs to sing? If you’re thinking, “I don’t really know recent songs, and to be honest I’m not that good at singing…,” I’ll share some recommended tracks for you! I’ve selected songs that seem easy to sing, focusing mainly on tracks from around the 1970s—the era when many people in their 60s spent their youth.

If you’re not confident about karaoke, songs with a slow tempo are recommended.

Some of the songs are more challenging, but they’re all well-known, so for the difficult ones, let’s sing together with everyone!

Playlist

Recommended for women in their 60s! Easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	contrailYumi Arai		A gem of a song that entrusted its soul to a contrail
2	threadMiyuki Nakajima		A love song, a drama theme that resonates with people in their 60s
3	The Maiden with Flaxen HairHitomi Shimatani		A timeless hit by Hitomi Shimatani that depicts a refreshing romance
4	ambushHitomi Ishikawa		Hitomi Ishikawa’s signature song, the pure feelings of love
5	To the futureKiroro		A heartfelt ballad that sings of love and gratitude for my mother
6	PRIDEMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s signature song “PRIDE” becomes a big hit.
7	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A classic song that sings about the feelings of looking back on past love
8	Song of LoveKumi Koda		Kumi Koda’s heart-wrenching love ballad
9	Door of LifeMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi, a song with warm lyrics and melody
10	Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS		Miho Nakayama’s classic—sing it with care on the high notes.
11	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s famous song “Mirai Yosouzu II”
12	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		A beautiful ballad that depicts the feelings of winter love
13	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		A song imbued with prayers for love and peace
14	Thank youIkimonogakari		A heartwarming song that expresses gratitude
15	crescent moonAyaka		Ayaka’s gentle ballad, feelings for a cherished person
16	StoryAI		A signature AI song—a heartwarming anthem of gratitude and joy
17	Graduation PhotoYumi Arai		A classic of youth, a masterpiece by Yumi Arai
18	Second LoveAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s first Oricon number-one hit song
19	stationMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi’s poignant love classic
20	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Bittersweet youthful love, a classic song by Yoshimi Iwasaki
21	Please go ahead as you are.Keiko Maruyama		Keiko Maruyama’s classic song that sings of eternal love
22	Message of RougeYumi Matsutoya		A classic from the ’70s, a masterpiece with a cheerful tone
23	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		A heartrending heartbreak, Kyoko Tomita’s signature song
24	Fall in LoveAkiko Kobayashi		The theme songs from TBS’s Friday dramas are memorable.
25	confessionMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi’s classic song “Kokuhaku” captivates with its deep vocals and nostalgic charm.
26	Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis		Roppongi Shinju, an iconic song that symbolizes the bubble era
27	The way homeHiromi Iwasaki		Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic song “Ieji” is captivating.
28	Detective StoryHiroko Yakushimaru		Hiroko Yakushimaru’s film “Detective Story”
29	bullseyeLinda Yamamoto		Yamamoto Linda’s festival song that’s guaranteed to get everyone fired up
30	wintering swallowMasako Mori		Expressing the emotions of Masako Mori’s classic song, Forbidden Love.
31	sparrowKeiko Masuda		'Suzume' is a masterpiece of allure and low register.
32	Sentimental JourneyIyo Matsumoto		Idol Iyo Matsumoto’s popularity and music
33	Mr. SummertimeCircus		A classic by Circus, its groove is the charm.
34	SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s classic hit, a popular karaoke favorite
35	The Day the Seagulls FlewMachiko Watanabe		It's hard to sing, but it's a fun, crowd-pleasing song.
36	Sailor Suit and Machine GunHiroko Yakushimaru		The theme song of Sailor Suit and Machine Gun—so nostalgic.
37	Marilyn in 1986Minako Honda		Minako Honda’s signature song “Marilyn in 1986” is easy to sing.
38	Light Blue LetterShizue Abe		In 1973, Shizue Abe’s classic song “Shi-chan.”
39	If I’m wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai		The ending of Kiki's Delivery Service, a gentle song.
40	Invisible ManPink Lady		Pink Lady’s classic hit “Invisible Man”
41	applauseNaomi Chiaki		Chiaki Naomi’s signature song “Kassai” (Applause)
42	Love FugueThe Peanuts		The fun of duets, the classic songs of Peanuts
43	Cinderella HoneymoonHiromi Iwasaki		Cinderella Honeymoon is an easy-to-sing classic.
44	Crossing Amagi PassSayuri Ishikawa		Sayuri Ishikawa’s “Amagi-goe” is a masterpiece.
45	Cotton HandkerchiefHiromi Ohta		A classic by Hiromi Ota depicting a long-distance romance, a summer youth song.
46	Don’t give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura		Takako Okamura singing her signature songs after graduating from Aming
47	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng		A beautiful song that resonates with a devoted heart
48	To Marie on Fifth AvenuePedro & Capricious		To Marie on Fifth Avenue, the classic song is still popular
49	Playback Part 2Momoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic hit “Playback Part 2” is easy to sing and popular.
50	Dream GuideMomoe Yamaguchi		Yamaguchi Momoe’s iconic Showa-era song “Yume-saki Annainin” (Dream Guide)
51	The Bride of SetoRumiko Koyanagi		Rumiko Koyanagi’s Seto Inland Sea Song
52	Farewell, Siberian RailwayHiromi Ohta		Hiromi Ohta’s classic song “Saraba Siberia Tetsudō” (“Farewell, Siberian Railway”) is easy to sing.
53	The Wind RisesSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s “Kaze Tachinu” is perfect for karaoke.
54	Listening to OliviaAnri		Urban-style singer Anri’s classic transcends generations.
55	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece, a memorable classic that lingers in the heart
56	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi		Momoe Yamaguchi’s classic hit, Shinji Tanimura’s “Playback.”
57	Deceived by a guy like HiroshiMizue Takada		Mizue Takada’s easy-to-sing classic ‘Sonna Hiroshi ni’
58	youAkiko Kosaka		A massive hit from the '70s, an emotionally powerful classic
59	Boat SongAki Yashiro		A signature song from a male perspective, in the style of the Dan-chone-bushi
60	Love VacationThe Peanuts		A masterpiece woven from summer love and music
61	Even though it’s springYoshie Kashiwabara		Miyuki Nakajima’s graduation song, the emotion of parting
62	Alone in the twilightYumi Matsutoya		Yumi Matsutoya's classic song 'Alone in the Evening Twilight'
63	Rainy MidosujiOuyang Feifei		Ouyang Feifei’s smash hit, her Japanese debut work
64	Osaka RhapsodyChisato and Mari Umihara		Emiko Kaminuma’s manzai duo song depicts Osaka
65	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa		A famous enka song by Sayuri Ishikawa that depicts a winter scene
66	The two of us since then		A poignant story of two people walking separate paths
67	Lingering Snowdolphin		"Kandagawa" is famous as a classic song from the Showa era.
68	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		A heartbreaking love song, sung by Naoko Ken
69	Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa		Representative enka song of Kenichi Mikawa of Scorpio
70	Pink sighMariko Takahashi		Mariko Takahashi’s bewitching, mature world view
71	Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora		Hibari Misora: A masterpiece that conveys the weight of life
72	atonementTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng’s classic song “Tsugunai”
73	Angel’s TemptationJun Mayuzumi		Jun Mayuzumi’s signature award-winning song and miniskirt
74	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s famous song “Akai Sweet Pea” is a representative track of the Showa era.
75	freezing rainMika Hino		Mika Hino’s enka: a heartrending masterpiece that earned her a spot on the Kouhaku (Red and White) music show.
76	Nancy of Summer ColorsYu Hayami		Introducing classic hits by the 80s idol Yū Hayami.
77	SUNAHAMAAnri		Anri’s classic song “SUNAHAMA” is easy to sing.
78	Heavenly KissSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s “Heavenly Kiss” is a masterpiece.
79	younger boyCandies		Signature song of Showa Candies appears
80	I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto		Gently singing of the love of a couple who have been together for many years
81	Love is overOuyang Feifei		A classic song of the Showa era, a ballad reflecting on heartbreak and the times
82	JunMariko Takahashi		Jun, a heartbreak song by Mariko Takahashi
83	Sugarcane fieldRyoko Moriyama		Song of sorrow and prayer in the sugarcane fields
84	Tears Flowing EndlesslyRimi Natsukawa		A famous song from Okinawa, a transparent voice that heals people
85	Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s powerful songs encourage people.
86	Are you sane to marry them?SARD UNDERGROUND		SARD UNDERGROUND’s new song, a TV theme song
87	Life is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko Shimakura		A signature song that reflects Chiyoko Shimakura’s life
88	My castle townRumiko Koyanagi		A song about the bittersweetness of first love, resonating across generations
89	You’re not alone.Mari Amachi		The Appeal of Mari Amachi’s Classic Song “Hitorijanai” (You’re Not Alone)
90	Sinbad on the ShorePink Lady		Joyfully belting out Showa-era idol songs with full energy!
91	I’ll wait.Amin		Aming’s “Matsu wa” becomes a hit song
92	SOLITUDEAkina Nakamori		An urban-elegance masterpiece that resonates with the heart
93	teacherMasako Mori		Masako Mori’s classic song “Sensei”: nostalgic lyrics and melody
94	the first strong spring windCandies		A refreshing pop song that heralds the arrival of spring
95	EnchantedJudy Ong		Judy Ongg’s Songs and Karaoke Tips
96	Forget-me-not to youChieko Baisho		A cherished song of memories that heals the heart
97	Gypsy QueenAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s classic song “Gypsy Queen” is captivating.
98	poppy flowerAgnes Chan		Agnes Chan's Japanese debut song
99	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightKeiko Fuji		Hikaru Utada’s mother’s shocking postwar song