[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 (21–30)
I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito
A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.
Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.
Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.
Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.
Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.
River of Ten Thousand MilesCHAGE and ASKA
CHAGE and ASKA’s songs are popular with both men and women.
Their track “Banri no Kawa” was released as a single in 1980 and has an oriental vibe.
Back then, the group was still called Chage & Asuka, right? While Chage and Aska’s songs are also popular karaoke picks for people in their 50s, doesn’t this song feel distinctly masculine? It’s a love song that expresses a man’s heart, comparing the flow of a river to feelings that can’t reach their destination.
It hits harder than a gentle love ballad—one of those songs that really grabs you.
[2025] Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 50s (31–40)
Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALK
J-WALK has produced many classic songs.
Their success up until Koichi Nakamura left the band was remarkable, and they had a large male fanbase.
I believe many men in their 50s were fans as well.
Their biggest hit, “Nani mo Ienakute… Natsu,” is highly recommended as an easy song to sing.
The vocal line has little fluctuation, and there aren’t any particularly high parts, so singers of any range can handle it easily as long as the key is adjusted.
However, because the song contains many long tones, you’ll need to control your volume within the stamina limits of your diaphragm.
As long as you keep that in mind, it’s a song where you can aim for a high score.
Linda LindaThe Blue Hearts
The Blue Hearts’ classic “Linda Linda.” It’s an indispensable song when talking about Japanese punk rock.
Its intense vibes often lead to misunderstandings, but in fact the vocal line is surprisingly gentle and the range isn’t very wide.
Since it sits in the low to mid range, anyone can sing it comfortably with the right key adjustment.
However, the low notes in the verse (A-melo) are fairly low, so don’t lower the key too much just because the chorus and the B-melo feel easy to sing.
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The classic hit by Anzen Chitai, “Koi no Yokan.” While the lyrics are heartrending, the melody itself exudes a very seductive allure, and the song is considered indispensable when discussing 1980s pop ballads.
Although the piece features many low notes, the vocal line is fundamentally easy to sing.
In the last part of the chorus, the pitch suddenly jumps up on the word “kakenukeru,” and if you find that part difficult, try pronouncing it as “kuu-kye-nukeru.” It’s a simple tweak, but just changing the pronunciation can improve your vocal production, so I recommend it.
Full of memoriesH₂O
Released in 1983 by H2O, this song was used as the theme for the TV anime Miyuki and became a major hit, selling 400,000 copies.
Some of you may have sung it at graduation ceremonies or choir competitions.
It’s a refreshing youth anthem, and if you ask a friend to handle the harmony part, it’ll be even more exciting.
A big group sing-along would be great too!
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Released by Miyuki Nakajima in 1992 and now regarded as one of her masterpieces, this song features truly moving lyrics that can bring listeners to tears no matter who sings it.
Even if you’re not confident in your vocal ability, simply singing it sincerely from the heart will convey your feelings to those who listen.
Try singing it with Kazutoshi Sakurai’s renowned cover as a reference.