[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 (161–170)
Goodbye, Humanitytama
A signature song by Tama, known for its complex lyrics and distinctive sound.
Its themes, hinting at the destruction of the Earth’s environment and the future of humanity, strike deeply at the listener’s heart.
Released in 1990 as their major-label debut, it even achieved the remarkable feat of an appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
A jazz-style self-cover was recorded in 2005, showcasing the song’s many facets.
For those in their 50s, it’s a track that evokes memories of their youth.
Sing it at karaoke and its unique worldview might captivate those around you.
It also suits scenes with a mature vibe, like late-night conversations with friends.
Only for youShonentai
Released in 1987 as Shonentai’s sixth single.
It was their first slow ballad and was used as the theme song for the Toho film “19—Nineteen,” in which Shonentai starred, as well as the theme for “PLAYZONE ’87 TIME-19.” The single reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned them a spot in the 38th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
BRIDGE ~When We Cross That Bridge~HOUND DOG
It was released in 1992 as HOUND DOG’s 22nd single.
The song was issued as the lead single from the album “BRIDGE” and was used in a commercial for Asahi Super Dry.
At live shows, it’s customary for fans to toss their towels into the air partway through the song, making it a real crowd-pleaser.
Summer Days of 1993class
This song, “Summer Day of 1993,” has been loved as a summer anthem for years.
As the title suggests, it was released in 1993 and became a huge hit.
Many of you probably used to listen to it a lot back then, and sang it at karaoke all the time! It might be nice to try singing it again for the first time in a while as you think back to those days.
And if it’s a gathering of people from the same generation, regardless of gender, it’s sure to spark a wave of nostalgia.
After that, you might even find yourselves swapping stories from when it was a hit—or getting carried away with talk of love!
Pathetic.Tunnels
It was released in 1991 as Tunnels’ 17th single.
It was used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV variety show “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Desu,” and it’s a passionate song with memorable lyrics that satirize the Gulf War that broke out that year and Japan’s response to it.
I knew it—I love you.Takajin Yashiki
Released in 1986 as Takajin Yashiki’s 13th single, this song portrays a woman’s feelings.
It sparked the “Sukiyanen” boom and became a major hit in the Kansai region.
After Yashiki’s passing, it drew attention again when Yoshimi Tendo, who had a close relationship with him, performed it at the 65th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s sure to resonate with gatherings of Kansai natives and with women who feel nostalgic about Kansai dialect.
No more tears are neededMasayuki Suzuki
It was released in 1992 as Masayuki Suzuki’s 14th single.
It served as the lead single from his fifth album, “FAIR AFFAIR,” and was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Keiji Kigyoku 3” (Detective Aristocrat 3).
Thanks to the success of this song, Suzuki appeared in the 43rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen for the second consecutive year, following the previous year.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced plenty of karaoke songs recommended for men in their 50s.
We mainly picked hits from around the 1980s—did you spot any of your favorites? Every one of these is a classic crowd-pleaser at karaoke! I’m sure many people outside their 50s will recognize most of these songs too, so feel free to use this list as a reference when choosing your next karaoke picks!