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[Recommended for women in their 30s] Japanese hit songs that hype up karaoke

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Among women in their 30s, many probably find themselves with plenty of chances to go to karaoke—like girls’ nights with childhood friends you haven’t seen in a while, class reunions, or the third after-party at a wedding.

In this article, we’ll introduce easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing song recommendations for women in their 30s who are unsure what to pick at karaoke, including tracks you listened to as a kid, hits from your teenage years, and recent songs.

Let’s look back on those nostalgic days you spent together and enjoy a great time with the songs that hold your memories!

[Recommended for women in their 30s] Japanese hit songs that liven up karaoke (71–80)

Shangri-LaChatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video

Shangri-La Chatmonchy

When I first heard their songs and saw them on TV, I was surprised—so this is a girls’ band?—and I even felt a bit envious of how good the music was.

With literary lyrics and catchy melodies, they gained widespread popularity.

Shangri-La is a hit song that sets adolescent love to a catchy rhythm.

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CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? – Namie Amuro (Full)

Can You Celebrate? Namie Amuro

The 9th single “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” was written as the theme song for the TV drama Virgin Road.

It’s Namie Amuro’s biggest hit and a double-million seller beloved as a wedding staple.

With minimal melodic movement, it’s easy to sing, but since it shifts between a lively shuffle beat and a ballad, be careful not to get left behind by the rhythmic changes.

As a universally known hit, it’s a pop tune guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.

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Unwavering WishNaomi Tamura

Naomi Tamura - Unyielding Wish

Unyielding Wish by Naomi Tamura

Singer-songwriter Naomi Tamura, who made her major-label debut as the vocalist of PEARL and continues to captivate fans under the nickname SHO-TA.

Her 4th single, “Yuzurenai Negai,” used as the first opening theme for the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth, became a million-selling hit with over 1.

2 million copies sold.

Its passionate melody, delivered with a powerful high-tone voice, is sure to get anyone in their 30s pumped up—even if they don’t know the anime.

It’s a refreshing rock tune that’s also a great pick for karaoke with people of the same generation.

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Midnight ShuffleMasahiko Kondo

Masahiko Kondo “MATCHY*” “Midnight Shuffle”

Midnight Shuffle Kondo Masahiko

Known by the nickname “Match,” singer Masahiko Kondo dominated the idol scene in the 1980s while also thriving as a race car driver.

His 40th single, “Midnight Shuffle,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Silver Wolf: A Boy with Two Brains” and became a major hit.

Its melody is relaxed against a driving beat, and the key is low, making it easy to sing at karaoke.

With its high-energy ensemble that livens up any karaoke session, this rock tune is recommended even for those who aren’t confident singers.

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Chase the ChanceNamie Amuro

Namie Amuro – Chase the Chance

Namie Amuro - Chase the Chance

It was released in 1995 as Namie Amuro’s fourth single.

The song was used as the theme for the NTV Saturday drama “The Chef” and was produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became her first million-selling single.

Thanks to the success of this song, she made her first appearance at the 46th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

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I miss you so much, I want to see you.Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

I miss you, I miss you - Kana Nishino

She’s popular among younger generations as the queen of love songs.

She has many tracks that express feelings and emotions from a woman’s perspective.

This song, true to its title, is a pure love song that turns the prayer-like longing to see one’s lover directly into lyrics.

If you’re reading this and currently nursing a crush, listening to it will sweep your feelings away in an instant!

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Memories of Kujukuri BeachMi-Ke

Mi-Ke ● Memories of Kujukuri Beach

Nostalgic Kujukuri Beach Mi-Ke

It was released in 1991 as Mi-Ke’s debut single.

The lyrics include many titles of Group Sounds songs, and the melody and layering of the chorus are also crafted with the GS sound in mind.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Nurse Station,” it became a massive hit.

It’s a song that really gets the crowd going when sung with emotion, as if speaking directly to the listener.

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