[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 (141–150)
There's always tomorrowUlfuls
If you’re looking for a song that instantly livens up the moment and gets everyone singing along, how about hyping things up with this track? Ulfuls’ 2001 single “Ashita ga Aru sa” is a beloved cover of the song originally released by Kyu Sakamoto in 1963.
The version by Re:Japan, a unit formed by Yoshimoto Kogyo comedians, is also famous.
It’s a power song that can blow away fatigue and give energy to anyone feeling down.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
Mr.
Children is a four-member rock band now known by everyone as a monster act that has produced numerous hit songs.
Their sixth single, “Tomorrow never knows,” used as the theme song for the TV drama All About Youth (Wakamono no Subete), is a double million seller with sales approaching three million copies.
Its striking intro and wistful lyrics are sure to stir the hearts of those in their 50s.
As a universally recognized hit tune, it’s a number that will liven up any karaoke session, no matter the generation of the group.
Unstoppable ha~haEikichi Yazawa
Eikichi Yazawa, affectionately known as Eikichi “Ei-chan,” is still going strong as a full-fledged rock star in the 2020s.
His concerts are famous for the electric atmosphere—like the iconic “Ei-chan call”—and equally famous is the “towel throw.” Even people who aren’t particularly into Yazawa’s music have at least heard about fans tossing towels, right? The song that gave birth to this “towel throw” tradition is Stoppenai Ha~Ha (Can’t Stop Ha~Ha), released in 1986.
Its tight beat, hard-driving guitars, and instantly memorable hooks make it easy to imagine the live crowd going wild just by listening.
Naturally, it’s a surefire hit at karaoke gatherings for people in their 50s, so try recreating the Yazawa world by everyone twirling towels—within reason so you don’t bother those around you!
Paradise GalaxyHikaru Genji
A classic song that emphasizes the importance of dreams and imagination.
Released by Hikaru GENJI on March 9, 1988, it topped the Oricon charts.
Written and composed by ASKA, its lyrics are striking for their unique worldview.
Their roller-skate performances also drew attention.
The song garnered numerous honors, including the 30th Japan Record Award.
If you sing it at karaoke, focus on its message that resonates with adults who may have started to forget their dreams.
It’s a track that lets you share a sense of nostalgia with people of the same generation.
Honestly, I’m sorry.The Checkers
It was released in 1988 as The Checkers’ 17th single.
The lyrics were written by Fumiya Fujii and the music was composed by Naoyuki Fujii.
It was The Checkers’ last single released in the Showa era.
Fumiya Fujii later self-covered the song on his 2002 self-cover album “Re Take.”
Sorry, tears.Toshihiko Tahara
It was released in 1989 as Toshihiko Tahara’s 36th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Kyoshi Binbin Monogatari II” and as the soundtrack for Suntory’s “Cidre” commercial, and it became his first single in four years to reach No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a track that showcases Tahara’s sharp, dynamic dance moves.
single bedSharam Q
This is Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.
It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime D・N・A²: A Girl Who’s Lost in Another World, and it became Sharam Q’s first million-selling hit.
It’s a classic, laid-back rock ballad! The way the lyrics fit the vocal melody is very straightforward, and the melodic range is easy for anyone to sing.
Even people who don’t usually sing will find it very approachable.
If you memorize the lyrics and sing with feeling, it will sound even better, so definitely give it a try!