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A roundup of recommended Japanese songs for karaoke that will excite men in their 80s

When you have a chance to do karaoke with someone much older, it can be hard to know what songs to sing, right?

In this article, I’ll introduce lively songs that are especially likely to please men in their 80s.

I hope this will be helpful for staff planning karaoke as a recreation activity at care facilities, as well as for those who want to enjoy karaoke with grandparents at family gatherings.

I’ve selected a wide range of songs—from hits around the 1950s to enka from the 1980s—so you’re sure to find something they’ll enjoy.

Use this article as a guide, and have fun doing karaoke together!

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A roundup of recommended Japanese songs for karaoke that will excite men in their 80s
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1The Longed-For Route to HawaiiHaruo Oka“The Longed-For Hawaii Route” is one of Haruo Oka’s signature songs...
2Blue MountainsIchiro Fujiyama“The Blue Mountain Range” features Ichirō Fujiyama’s deep, low voice…
3Scorpio womanKenichi MikawaKenichi Mikawa’s “Scorpio Woman” is about love and…
4Hello from countries around the worldHaruo MinamiHaruo Minami's 'Hello from the Countries of the World'...
5I’m heading to Tokyo.Ikuzo YoshiReleased in 1984 by Ikuzo Yoshi, his own...
6I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto“Ue o Muite Arukō” was released by Rī...
7The Highland Train GoesAtsurō OkamotoAtsuro Okamoto’s “The Highland Train Is Departing” is a 19…
8Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō“O-Tomisan” is one of Hachiro Kasuga’s signature songs...
912th graderKazuo FunakiKazuo Funaki’s “High School Senior” is a song about the feelings leading up to graduation...
10Sūdara-bushiHitoshi Ueki“Sūdara-bushi” is a song by Hitoshi Ueki from 1961...
11North TavernTakashi HosokawaTakashi Hosokawa’s “Kita Sakaba” is a tavern in the northern country…
12Be my bride.Yuzo KayamaYuzo Kayama’s “Oyome ni Oide” was, in 196...
13festivalSaburō KitajimaSaburō Kitajima’s “Matsuri” is Japan’s traditional...
14Until we meet againKiyohiko OzakiKiyohiko Ozaki’s “Until the Day We Meet Again” is a diffe…
15youthKoichi Morita and Top GallantIn 1976 under the name Koichi Morita and Top Gallant...
16Beach of MemoriesThe Wild OnesSummary (20 characters): A classic Group Sounds hit. Surf music released in 1966. A massive hit selling over 1 million copies.
17Winter LightningAliceA signature 1977 release by Alice. A classic that fuses folk and rock, it reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart.
18Life is like a Naniwa-bushi (a melodramatic ballad).Takashi HosokawaA masterpiece with a rōkyoku motif, expressing the subtleties of life
19Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiKiyoshi HikawaKiyoshi Hikawa: popular among younger generations for his enka
20National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of JapanbarracudaA heartwarming classic about enjoying a drink, loved across the nation
21Northern fishing groundsSaburō KitajimaA masterpiece that portrays the pride and way of life of northern fishermen.
22Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo KawashimaEigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
23Brother ShipsIchiro TobaSummary (20 characters): A classic enka depicting the bond of fisherman brothers. Toba Ichiro’s deep, rugged vocals are compelling.
24IzakayaHiroshi ItsukiA masterpiece that portrays the loneliness of an izakaya, resonating deep in the heart
25Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
26Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
27The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo OkaOkada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
28wheat fieldOyonezA beloved hit with 900,000 copies sold that portrays rural romance through friendly Tohoku-dialect lyrics.
29What a nice bath.The DriftersA nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo