[Hit Songs] A Special Feature on Japanese Karaoke Tracks Recommended for Business Entertaining
Don’t you get pretty nervous about going to karaoke with your boss and clients?
I bet you spend that time wondering, “When the mic gets to me, what should I sing to get everyone hyped?”
So this time, we’ve put together a special selection of recommended songs for business-entertainment karaoke!
We’re mainly targeting people in their 40s and up, choosing hit Japanese songs.
It’s a playlist you’ll definitely want to have on hand, so bookmark it now and be ready for when the time comes!
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[Hit Songs] Special Feature: Japanese Karaoke Songs Recommended for Business Entertaining (21–30)
Beat de TouhiHamaiku
It’s a song filled with positive energy that blows away everyday little frustrations and boredom with a pleasant rhythm.
The lyrics, infused with songwriter meiyo’s belief that “music is an escape,” gently resonate with listeners and invite empathy.
The harmony woven by the distinctive duo—Ryuichi Hamaya from Kamaitachi and Erika Ikuta—is also captivating.
Released in November 2022, this piece is the debut track of a unit born from NHK’s music program Venue101, and they also appeared in a special segment of that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, drawing attention from viewers at home.
Its up-tempo, catchy melody is sure to liven the mood even at karaoke with your boss, and if you add the simple, TikTok-familiar choreography, it’s guaranteed to be fun across generations.
The Door to SummerSeiko Matsuda
It’s a timeless classic with an irresistible melody that feels like the arrival of summer and makes your heart skip with excitement! Seiko Matsuda’s bubbly, fresh vocals give you energy just by listening, and you can’t help but hum along.
Released in April 1981, this song was performed when Seiko Matsuda made her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year, making it a definitive track from her early career.
It was also used in a commercial for the snack “Ekubo,” bringing her refreshing voice to households across the country.
Pick it for office karaoke or any cross-generational get-together when you want a bright, lively mood—everyone’s sure to have fun!
BEYOND THE TIME (Beyond the Möbius Universe)TM NETWORK
Transcending its role as the theme song for the 1988 film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack, BEYOND THE TIME (Möbius no Sora wo Koete) is widely known as one of TM NETWORK’s signature masterpieces.
Tetsuya Komuro’s grand yet catchy melody and Takashi Utsunomiya’s heartrending, powerful vocals truly move the listener.
Notably, it was also used as an insert song in the June 2025 broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, testifying to a timeless appeal that crosses generations.
At karaoke, if you sing it with an awareness of its epic scale, you’re sure to get the crowd going!
innocent worldMr.Children
Renowned as a refreshing yet powerful message song, this piece is one of Mr.
Children’s signature tracks.
It sings about the importance of pursuing a pure heart and dreams amidst life’s complexities, offering a warm push to those who listen.
Released as a single in June 1994, it became the band’s first to top the Oricon weekly chart and also ranked No.
1 for the year.
Widely known as a theme for a Japan Coca-Cola commercial, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 36th Japan Record Awards.
Beloved across generations, this classic is a foolproof pick for workplace karaoke.
The chorus is easy for everyone to sing, guaranteed to create a sense of unity—so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T
It’s an iconic 90s hit born from the unexpected pairing of a comedian and a music producer.
Tetsuya Komuro’s polished dance beats blend with Masatoshi Hamada’s distinctive vocals to create a powerful track that urges people in today’s weary society to take action.
Released in February 1995, it topped the Oricon charts for seven consecutive weeks and achieved an astounding 2.
13 million sales.
As H Jungle with T’s landmark debut single, it made a strong impact on the music scene of the time.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re feeling down or need a boost in motivation, and at karaoke it’s a staple crowd-pleaser that continues to be sung across generations.
TATTOO (feat. Akina Nakamori)Shingo Katori
Set against the backdrop of urban clamor and solitude, this work brims with a fervent longing for true love.
It crystallizes Shingo Katori’s long‑nurtured passion and a special collaboration with Akina Nakamori.
The arrangement, infused with jazz and funk, shines even brighter through the performance of SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS, creating a fresh world distinct from the original track.
Featured on the album “Circus Funk,” the song is drawing attention as a breath of fresh air in the music scene.
In an era where emotions often feel diluted, it awakens deep empathy and stands as a powerful, moving piece.
It will especially resonate with those who wish to cherish their own convictions and passion.
In conclusion
I think it was a playlist that could liven up the mood nicely.
Which songs will hit the mark honestly depends on their tastes, but if you sing the songs listed here and watch their reactions, you should be able to get a sense of the right direction.
Let’s go in with full energy!