[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 (131–140)
Music HourPorno Graffitti
The two-member rock band PornoGraffitti quickly drew attention when their major-label debut single “Apollo” became an unexpected hit.
Their third single, “Music Hour,” which was used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial, remains a staple in their live shows to this day.
With its catchy melody and comical lyrics, it’s sure to liven up any karaoke session no matter who you’re with.
It’s especially recommended for men in their 50s, who are the band’s generation, but since the key is high, be sure to adjust it to suit your voice.
Easy Come, Easy Go!B’z
It was released in 1990 as B’z’s sixth single.
Serving as the lead single from their fourth album, RISKY, it was their first single to take the No.
1 spot on the Oricon chart for two or more consecutive weeks.
The song is centered around acoustic guitar and was used in a Mikki Camelia Diamond commercial.
Imperial Regent DeclarationMasashi Sada
This song, released as a single by Masashi Sada in July 1979.
Listening to the lyrics with a modern sensibility, you can’t help but think, “I’m surprised they were able to release a song with these lyrics…” It really gives you a sense of the era.
In the first half, as the title suggests, it sings about a very domineering husband, but in the final chorus, he clearly expresses his love for his wife, which conveys Sada’s personality and affection and completely changes the initial impression.
That contrast probably helped it become such a big hit at the time.
Since Sada’s voice and singing style are so distinctive, it might be fun to try a bit of an impersonation when singing it at karaoke!
Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda
Singer-songwriter Kazumasa Oda, who rose to popularity with his high-toned voice tinged with transience and his playful character, continues to be highly active today.
“Love Story wa Totsuzen ni,” written as the theme song for the quintessential trendy drama Tokyo Love Story, was originally included as the B-side to his sixth single, “Oh! Yeah!” Its airy, urban arrangement still feels timeless even now.
It’s a pop tune whose massive success makes perfect sense—the opening guitar alone brings back iconic scenes from the drama.
Subaru - スバル (Subaru)Shinji Tanimura
One of the charms of Showa-era kayōkyoku is that many songs could be enjoyed by both adults and children.
You’d see older folks getting fired up to Hideki Saijo’s tunes, while kids sang Momoe Yamaguchi’s songs without even understanding the lyrics.
Looking back now, it feels like there truly was a good old time there.
“Subaru,” released by Shinji Tanimura after Alice disbanded, is one such song.
Its lyrics—conveying the message that “even when sad things happen, people keep walking through life”—make it an anthem that cheers you on in life.
It remains a classic you still hear repeatedly in commercials and on impression shows today.
Ya Ya (I Won't Forget That Time)Southern All Stars
Since it’s a mellow ballad, it’s best suited for a calm moment when you feel like everyone’s pretty much done singing.
It’s a song that can be a bit tricky to master.
You can sing it in the style of Keisuke Kuwata, or arrange it in your own way—either works well for this piece.
The little anecdote that Kuwata wrote it with his older sister in mind also adds charm to a karaoke performance.
If you get the chance, please give it a try!
The Summer Without YouDEEN
This is DEEN’s 12th single overall, released in August 1997.
It was also used as the fourth ending theme for the Nippon TV anime Detective Conan.
As you’d expect from DEEN, who scored a string of big hits in the ’90s when “being often sung at karaoke” was a key condition for a song to become a hit, this track is also crafted to be very easy to sing and remember.
To aim for a high score, you’ll likely need to study the vocalist’s subtle phrasing in detail, but there aren’t any difficult parts, so definitely give it a try.
If you place the resonance so the sound hits the upper palate inside your mouth, you can produce a voice with lots of high-order overtones—a slightly sparkling tone—similar to the original singer.