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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 (21–30)

fairylandAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / fairyland (Short Ver.)

fairyland Ayumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic “fairyland.” Because it’s a very upbeat song, many women in their 30s may avoid it thinking it’s too high, but surprisingly the vocal range isn’t that wide; it stays within mid1F to hiD.

What makes it easy to sing isn’t just that—the tempo is slightly slow at BPM 112, and the pitch movement is fairly consistent.

If you carefully track the pitch, you can aim for a high score at karaoke without any issues, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Happy Summer WeddingMorning Musume

Morning Musume. “Happy Summer Wedding” (MV)

Happy Summer Wedding Morning Musume.

For women in their 30s, the most popular idol group would have to be Morning Musume, wouldn’t it? Produced by Tsunku, they’ve created many hit numbers despite their eccentric musical style.

Among Morning Musume’s songs, Happy Summer Wedding is especially recommended.

It’s a fast-tempo piece with a wide vocal range, partly because it includes phrases close to scat singing.

However, the basic vocal line doesn’t require an especially wide range, so as long as you choose which parts to sing carefully, it’s relatively easy to perform.

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[Recommended for women in their 30s] Japanese hit songs that will hype up a karaoke session (31–40)

Ride on timeMAX

MAX / Ride on time

Ride on timeMAX

Released in 1998 as MAX’s 10th single.

It’s a Latin-style dance number produced by Terukazu Yokoyama and was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s Monday drama “Sweet Devil.” The song won the Excellence Award at the 40th Japan Record Awards, was performed at the 49th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, and features a chorus that everyone can dance to.

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AM11:00HY

AM11:00

AM11:00HY

Many people in their thirties probably grew up listening to HY during their youth.

Just hearing HY’s signature song “AM11:00” gets you hyped from the intro.

Back then, lots of people even used it as their mobile ringtone.

It’s also a popular karaoke staple, and for those in their thirties, it’s truly a song that brings back the feeling of youth.

Singing it as a male-female duet makes it even more exciting.

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DESIRE -Passion-Akina Nakamori

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DESIRE - Passion - Akina Nakamori

It was released in 1986 as Akina Nakamori’s 14th single.

It became her first song tied to a commercial, being featured in a Pioneer audio equipment ad.

The bob wig and high heels, along with a Western-styled kimono outfit, drew a lot of attention at the time.

It’s a song that really hypes up the crowd if you sing it with the distinctive choreography.

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YELLOW YELLOW HAPPYPocket Biscuits

Chiaki – Yellow Yellow Happy

YELLOW YELLOW HAPPY Pocket Biscuits

It was released in 1996 as Pocket Biscuits’ second single.

The song became a long-running hit, sold over a million copies, and turned into Pocket Biscuits’ biggest success.

The composition was done by Pappara Kawai of Bakufu Slump, who also produced the track.

It’s a song that showcases Chiaki’s remarkable vocal ability.

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Cutie HoneyKumi Koda

Kumi Koda / Cutie Honey

Cutie Honey Kumi Koda

It’s a song included on Kumi Koda’s 11th single, “LOVE & HONEY,” released in 2004.

It is a re-cut of “Cutie Honey,” which had been included only on the limited first edition of her third album, “feel my mind,” and it was chosen as the theme song for the Japanese film Cutie Honey.

It’s an anime song everyone knows that really hypes up a crowd when sung with a sexy, husky voice like Kumi Koda’s.

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