Popular Japanese songs among women in their 30s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks.
A special feature on Japanese pop songs popular among women in their 30s!
We’ve gathered recommended classics, from nostalgic hits of the 2000s and beyond.
The songs you listened to in your youth still bring back memories when you hear them now, don’t they?
Everything introduced here is a song that any woman in her 30s has likely heard at least once.
From iconic themes of nostalgic romance dramas to love songs you listened to during a crush back then, these are the kinds of tracks that will make you want to sing them again at karaoke!
If you’re going to karaoke with people of the same generation, you can’t go wrong with these—so be sure to check them out!
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Popular Japanese songs among women in their 30s: Recommended masterpieces and classics (21–30)
Snow BlossomMika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima seems forever young—what’s her secret? I bet many women would love to know.
Both her stage presence and her singing style are distinctive, and if you keep those in mind, I think you can sing this song well too.
The lyrics depict a happy couple encountering the first snowfall.
That first snow highlights their happiness.
The song “Yuki no Hana” even inspired a film released in 2019.
It’s a slightly unusual love story, and the double lead of Hiroomi Tosaka and Ayami Nakajo was quite a treat!
Secret of my heartMai Kuraki
Speaking of Mai Kuraki’s songs, the theme songs for the TV anime Detective Conan come to mind.
Since it’s an anime that’s popular with girls, it might be right on target for women in their 30s.
In fact, Mai Kuraki even released a collaboration album with Conan titled “COLLABORATION BEST 21 – The truth is always in the song! -”.
The meaning of this song, “Secret of my heart,” is “the secret of my heart.” Its wistful lyrics—about a girl with an unrequited crush who realizes her feelings but can’t quite bring herself to express them—bring back memories of bittersweet youth.
ButterflyKumi Koda
She hadn’t been selling at all since her debut, and then Cutie Honey—which she released half in resignation—became a huge hit.
Kumi Koda rocketing overnight to become the diva of the Heisei era is practically the very Cinderella story women in their 30s dream about.
The song Butterfly also feels like a life-affirming anthem dedicated to women who keep moving forward without giving up.
It’s a track people can relate to so much that the empathy meter hits the limit.
If you sing it at karaoke, it might be nice to add a touch of sexiness—just enough to keep it classy.
scene of carnage; chaotic situation; crisis (literally: battlefield of asuras)Tokyo Incidents
Tokyo Jihen is a band that has consistently produced hit numbers and classic songs up to the present day.
Their single ‘Shuraba’ is their third release, and unlike their earlier rock-leaning sound, it features a jazzy, decadent melody with a kayōkyoku-like flavor that aligns more closely with their current musical style.
Although the vocal range is fairly wide (mid1F to hiF), the piece is relatively easy to sing because the vocal line is simple and the lyrics are sparse.
The impassive, mechanical vocal delivery also means it doesn’t demand much expressive nuance, which further contributes to its singability.
The Story You Don't Knowsupercell
This is supercell’s debut single “The Story You Don’t Know,” released in 2009.
It served as the ending theme for the UHF anime Bakemonogatari.
The song is popular for vocalist Nagi Yanagi’s clear, translucent voice and lyrics that evoke a sense of wistful youth.
DOLLSCANDAL
SCANDAL is a girls’ rock band that gained immense popularity in the late 2000s.
Even now, as a representative girls’ rock band, they continue to churn out hit numbers from time to time.
Among their songs, “DOLL” is likely a deeply nostalgic track for women in their 30s.
This piece covers a relatively narrow vocal range of mid1 G# to hi D, and its vocal lines have gentle rises and falls, making it exceptionally easy to sing.
Love, Day After TomorrowMai Kuraki
Mai Kuraki’s signature song “Love, Day After Tomorrow.” This piece is notable for its light vocal delivery, reminiscent of Hikaru Utada.
It’s often said to have strong R&B elements, but authentic R&B techniques—such as vocal runs—don’t appear at all.
While the pitch tends to be somewhat high, the overall range is quite narrow at mid2 A to high D#, so with a key adjustment it’s easy for anyone to sing.
Personally, I think the most comfortable range is one where you can sing steadily with a light mixed voice.