[2025] Recommended Japanese songs for karaoke for men in their 50s
Company parties, local class reunions, family gatherings… If you’re a man in your 50s, you probably get plenty of chances to go to karaoke, right?
At times like that, do you ever find yourself unsure what to sing?
“I can’t really sing recent songs…” “Even if I go with older songs, I don’t know which ones are good…” If that sounds like you, this article will introduce karaoke songs recommended for men in their 50s!
Focusing on hits from the ’80s to the early ’90s, we’ve carefully selected classic karaoke staples and songs that women will think, “I’d love to hear him sing this!”
Use this as a guide for choosing your next songs!
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[2025] Recommended Japanese Karaoke Songs for Men in Their 50s (111–120)
The Bride SambaHiromi Go
It’s been loved for many years as a wedding song classic, hasn’t it? “Oyome Samba,” released as a single in 1981.
It features a lively, mood-lifting style and Hiromi Go’s vibrant vocals.
Some of you might even say it’s already your go-to karaoke number.
Though it has an upbeat vibe and sounds like it’s in a higher range, it’s actually surprisingly low.
If you want to liven up a big group karaoke session, this is the first song I’d recommend!
[2025] Recommended Japanese Pop Karaoke Songs for Men in Their 50s (121–130)
ChampionAlice
Alice’s 14th single, released on December 5, 1978.
At the time, Alice was riding high, and this song became their biggest hit.
As of 2021, many people in their 50s might remember holding a broom like a guitar during school cleanup time or at class parties and singing this song—perhaps you’re one of them? In fact, so am I.
The chorus parts aren’t that hard to sing, so it’s also fun at karaoke to split the parts—one as Tanimura, one as Horiuchi—and sing it like a duet!
Your eyes are 10,000 voltsTakao Horiuchi
This was a solo single by Takao Horiuchi, a member of Alice, released on August 5, 1978.
I clearly remember hearing it frequently on TV back then, as it was also used in a Shiseido commercial.
With its mid-tempo, bright major-key feel, it’s an easy pick for anyone to sing at karaoke.
During the chorus, it could be fun for everyone there to join in a big sing-along.
And don’t forget the hand claps right after the instrumental break when you sing it!
MasqueradeShonentai
When people in their 50s think of a Johnny’s idol group, many would instantly name Shonentai.
Dominating the scene in the 1980s, the three members now each thrive in TV dramas, films, and stage productions.
Their signature song, of course, is their debut track Kamen Butokai (Masked Ball), which topped the Oricon charts.
Composed by the Shōwa-era master Kyōhei Tsutsumi, its lyrics were written by Tetsuya Chiaki—an assignment realized at the request of Kazukiyo Nishikiori, a big fan of Eikichi Yazawa, for whom Chiaki penned many songs.
Frequently covered by their Johnny’s juniors, the song has reached younger generations and can rightly be called a classic of Shōwa-era pop.
It’s a staple hit at karaoke gatherings of people in their 50s, and performing it in front of younger colleagues might just get the crowd going!
Seventeen-Year-Old's MapYutaka Ozaki
Yutaka Ozaki’s son, Hiroya Ozaki, has been showing energetic activity in music.
If you listen to his singing voice alone, you might mistake it for Yutaka Ozaki himself—it’s that similar! I hope he continues to fully demonstrate the talent he inherited from his father.
Speaking of Yutaka Ozaki, there’s the divine track “Seventeen’s Map.” I think many people still say, “I still listen to it.” Lyrics like “Struggling and suffering with the uncontainable energy of youth—that too is because of youth” really strike a chord with young people back then and even now.
The B-side of this single is the classic “OH MY LITTLE GIRL.” This makes me want to listen to a bunch of his songs—maybe it’s time to pull out some old records for the first time in a while.
Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongKiyoshi Hikawa
If you’re looking for a song to get everyone hyped together, “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi” is a great pick.
It’s a track released in 2002 by enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa.
Although it’s relatively recent, it was a huge hit, so most people have probably heard it.
The song’s biggest draw is the chorus, where everyone can join in with call-and-response and clapping.
I’d love for you to try it together with a group.
It also sounds fun to listen to it alongside other versions of Zundoko-bushi.
MarionetteBOØWY
A smash hit by BOØWY—an act too big to be summed up as just a rock band.
If you’ve ever been in a band, chances are you covered this song at least once.
And if you play guitar, you’ve definitely tried that iconic intro! Believe it or not, this song was performed at every single BOØWY concert until their breakup.
Back in the day, there weren’t many live videos or DVDs, and of course no internet, so live shows had this sacred, once-in-a-lifetime aura.
Folks in their 50s will probably agree.
It’s still a heart-pounding rock tune today, covered by artists like Akatsuki and Yoshihiro Kai!