[2026] Japanese karaoke songs that get men in their 50s pumped up
For people in their 50s, social responsibilities tend to grow heavier, and many may be feeling stressed from everyday life at work and at home.
For those spending such demanding days, karaoke is one of the best ways to blow off steam!
Still, there are probably quite a few who think, “I’m not that familiar with songs, so I don’t know what to sing…”
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs recommended by our editorial team for anyone with those concerns.
Since this is aimed at people in their 50s, we’ve selected mainly nostalgic tracks.
Why not get together with friends of the same generation once in a while and sing your heart out to songs from the good old days?
And for younger readers, feel free to use this as a reference when choosing songs for karaoke outings with your bosses in their 50s.
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[2026] Japanese karaoke songs that get men in their 50s excited (61–70)
Shake Hip!Kome Kome Club
It’s a track with an energetic rhythm and a catchy chorus that really stands out.
Released in 1986, it was used in a sports drink commercial.
The members appeared in the ad as well, and the line “It’s metabolism!” became a hot topic.
The lyrics, which depict a man’s feelings of love, even include some French.
It’s packed with Kome Kome Club’s signature large-ensemble sound and unique worldview.
Full of elements that light up the dance floor, it’s perfect for belting out and dancing to at karaoke to blow off everyday stress.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (School Attendance Version)Yokohama Ginbae
This is a song by Yokohama Ginbae, a Showa-era rock band whose delinquent-inspired hairstyles and outfits and distinctive lyrics made a big impact.
“Tsuppari High School Rock ’n’ Roll” became a series, and in 2020 they even released versions like the “60th Birthday Edition” and the “Stay-at-Home Self-Quarantine Edition.” Since it’s been used in commercials and covered by various artists, it’s a great choice for company parties with mixed age groups—everyone can get into it together.
MARIONETTEBOØWY
For men in their early 50s, BOØWY may have been an object of admiration.
Their songs are still often sung at karaoke, aren’t they? MARIONETTE is one of BOØWY’s signature tracks.
Kyosuke Himuro is known for his distinctive vocal technique of restraining volume to make hitting high notes easier, and this song strongly reflects that trait.
For slightly higher phrases like his, deliberately lowering your volume helps you align your pitch smoothly.
Since there are very few long sustained notes, it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident in their lung capacity.
GatchamanMasato Shimon
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for a big sing-along! People might laugh and say, “Who put in ‘Gatchaman’?!” but honestly, there isn’t a single person in their 50s who doesn’t know the lyrics.
Have fun with it—try singing it a bit in Shimon’s style, too!
YOUNG MANHideki Saijo
This is the song that Hideki Saijo covered from the Village People’s American mega-hit “Y.M.C.A.” and turned into a huge hit in Japan as well.
The choreography—boxing-style moves and poses that spell out the letters Y-M-C-A with your body—feels like it could instantly transport you back to your youth just by dancing it.
Be sure to sing and dance together with everyone and blow away your everyday stress!
TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii
A signature solo song by Fumiya Fujii, who also thrived as the lead vocalist of The Checkers, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Asunaro Hakusho.” Written and composed by Fujii himself, it showcases his talent as a singer-songwriter.
With a gentle, acoustic guitar-centered sound, it gives a calming impression.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing slowly, choosing each word with care to convey the love embedded in the lyrics.
CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
A signature song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi included on his 1980 album “Kampai.” It’s still loved today as a farewell song and continues to be sung—one of those timeless classics! If you’re in your 50s, many of you probably heard this in real time during your youth.
It’s not a high-energy, party-style track, but the rich, masculine vocals perfectly suit the gentle, ballad-like accompaniment—an intense song that men, in particular, can really get fired up with.
It’s great to sing solo, and also highly recommended for everyone to sing together in unison!