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!

Playlist

Popular Japanese songs among women in their 30s. Recommended masterpieces and classic tracks.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	AM11:00HY		Timeless youth anthem that evokes nostalgic memories
2	planetariumAi Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium” is a heartrending classic.
3	nape (of the neck)aiko		Hints on youth and ways of living from aiko’s songs
4	Kiss me here.Ringo Sheena		Ringo Sheena, a music artist who looks stunning in traditional Japanese attire
5	Hello, helloSuperfly		Shiho Ochi of Superfly is petite but has an outstanding presence.
6	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		A poignant love story whose lyrics by Hiiragi resonate with the heart
7	KanadeSukima Switch		Sukima Switch’s classic hit “Kanade” becomes a smash hit.
8	NEVER ENDNamie Amuro		The official song of the Kyushu–Okinawa Summit, singing of hope for progress.
9	moonlightChihiro Onitsuka		Chihiro Onitsuka, who performed the theme song for “Trick.”
10	Sayonara, baby.Miliyah Kato		Miliyah Kato’s classic love songs re-recorded
11	I’ll be by your side.Thelma Aoyama ft. SoulJa		Thelma Aoyama’s signature song hits No. 1 with its innovative rhythm.
12	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		Beautiful ballads by B'z, moving masterpieces
13	orionKenshi Yonezu		A song that wishes for a connection with someone far away
14	Can You Keep A Secret?Hikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada: Transforming the music scene with talent and sophistication
15	I believeAyaka		Theme song of a Korean Wave actress Choi Ji-woo’s drama
16	skirtaiko		Aiko’s bittersweet song of memories resonates in the heart.
17	sparkleFujii Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s exhilarating track, a song of hope that looks forward
18	VALENTIBoA		BoA's hit song 'VALENTI' is the best!
19	Love SongGO!GO!7188		Memories from my school days, a nostalgic classic by GO!GO!7188
20	fairylandAyumi Hamasaki		Classic songs that are easy to sing even for karaoke beginners
21	The Perfect VisionMINMI		Captivating music of Japareggae and MINMI
22	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		Mika Nakashima, who holds the secret to youth, and “Yuki no Hana”
23	Secret of my heartMai Kuraki		Mai Kuraki, known for Detective Conan theme songs
24	ButterflyKumi Koda		After struggling post-debut, she became a songstress with a big hit.
25	scene of carnage; chaotic situation; crisis (literally: battlefield of asuras)Tokyo Incidents		Tokyo Jihen's “Shuraba,” a jazzy masterpiece
26	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The story’s ending theme, a song of youth
27	DOLLSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s signature song “DOLL” is a nostalgic classic.
28	Love, Day After TomorrowMai Kuraki		Mai Kuraki’s classic hit: an easy-to-sing, R&B-style track.
29	happiness!!!Kaela Kimura		Kaela Kimura’s rock song “happiness!!!” is popular.
30	STARSMika Nakashima		Mika Nakashima’s “STARS” is an easy-to-sing ballad.
31	deep forestDo As Infinity		Do As Infinity’s classic song “Fukai Mori”
32	PromiseKumi Koda		Kumi Koda's 'Promise' is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
33	BLUE BIRDAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature songs, high karaoke scores
34	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A classic song that evokes memories of youthful stargazing
35	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		The powerful vocals of Superfly’s “Ai o Komete Hanataba o”
36	delicate lipsGenie High		A poignant masterpiece that portrays a woman's emotions
37	First LoveHikaru Utada		A coming-of-age song that depicts the bittersweet memories of first love
38	I love you more than anyone.Toko Furuuchi		Toko Furuuchi’s classic hit, neo-soul-style J-pop
39	StoryAI		AI’s hit song “Story” resonates with women in their 30s.
40	SaudadePorno Graffitti		First Oricon No. 1, singing about male sensitivity
41	JupiterAyaka Hirahara		Make classic masterpieces moving through song
42	powder snowRemioromen		“Powder Snow” is a classic masterpiece used as an insert song in a drama.
43	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Cocco, a female singer-songwriter from the late 1990s
44	crescent moonAyaka		A poignant Ayaka classic that portrays a long-distance romance
45	SEASONSAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki’s drama theme song “SEASONS”
46	Close your eyesKen Hirai		Ken Hirai’s moving masterpiece “Close Your Eyes”
47	366 daysHY		HY's classic song '366 Days' is a moving masterpiece.
48	CHE.R.RYYUI		YUI’s love song about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
49	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		The beloved anthem of love and hope, “Hanamizuki,” is born