[2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs That Men in Their 50s Get Excited About
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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[2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs That Men in Their 50s Get Excited About (71–80)
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.
Just by you being hereKome Kome Club
Kome Kome Club is a nine-member band that rose to popularity with their glamorous live performances and now continues at its own pace while releasing new music.
Their 13th single “Kimi ga Iru Dake de,” released as a double A-side with “Aishiteru,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Sugao no Mama de.” Despite its catchy and refreshing melody, the overall key is low, making it relatively easy for men in their 50s to sing.
As a song that achieved double million sales and is widely known across generations, it’s a pop tune well worth adding to your karaoke repertoire.
The Last Holy NightKiyotaka Sugiyama
It’s a song like a memory that never fades.
Released in November 1986, it was Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s second solo single.
It showcases Sugiyama’s refined musicality, clearly influenced by The Beatles.
The lyrics, which portray a bittersweet parting on Christmas Eve, leave a deep impression on the heart.
Also included on the album “realtime to paradise,” this work has long been loved by many fans.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.
SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama
This is one of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature songs; he’s active not only as a singer-songwriter but also as an actor.
It’s also well-known as the theme song for the “Future Diary V” segment on the variety show “Uhnan no Honto-ko!” Its relaxed, floating sound conveys a refreshing atmosphere along with a touch of poignancy.
The song depicts feelings for a former lover based on Fukuyama’s real experiences, so it’s a piece you’ll want to sing while staying close to those emotions.
Another highlight is that the key makes it easy for male singers to perform.
You’re 1000%1986OMEGATRIBE
“You Are 1000%,” the song that brought the name of 1986 OMEGA TRIBE into the spotlight, was the group’s debut single released in 1986.
It’s a track beloved not only by fans but across generations, with comments like “Even now, past fifty, I still feel like singing it sometimes” and “Though it’s a summer song, it doesn’t feel stifling—a classic that represents the ’80s.” Get together with friends from your generation and belt out that soaring high-note chorus, and the fresh memories of your youth will come flooding back.
cherrySpitz
This is Spitz’s 13th single, released in April 1996.
Even though it had no tie-in at the time of release, it sold over 1.
6 million copies—truly another iconic J-pop song of the Heisei era! The melody is very easy to remember and sing, so be sure to learn it and enjoy singing it.
Just take care not to make your singing feel too heavy.
Not just this song, but many tracks released from the late ’90s to the early 2000s were made with karaoke in mind, making that era a treasure trove of karaoke-friendly songs.
It’s highly recommended to search for songs from that angle!
TOKIOKenji Sawada
Among the countless masterpieces by Kenji Sawada—better known as Julie—one song that stands out for its enduring popularity, boasting overwhelming play counts even in today’s subscription era, is TOKIO.
Written by Shigesato Itoi, composed by Kunihiko Kase, and arranged by Tsugutoshi Goto—an all-star team of hitmakers—TOKIO was released as a single in 1980.
Many people now in their 50s likely remember watching Sawada on TV as children, singing while wearing that red-and-white striped parachute on his back.
It may be hard to replicate Sawada’s uniquely sensual flair as he delivers this extraordinarily catchy killer tune, but if you shed your inhibitions and sing with the gusto of becoming Julie himself, you’ll practically be the star of the day!