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[2026] Japanese karaoke songs that get men in their 50s pumped up

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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.

[2026] Japanese Pop Karaoke Songs That Get Men in Their 50s Fired Up (81–90)

Can't Stop the RomanticC-C-B

C-C-B / Romantic Doesn’t Stop 1985

Romantic ga Tomaranai C-C-B

C-C-B’s third single, “Romantic ga Tomaranai,” released in 1985.

It became a huge hit after being chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Maido Osawagase Shimasu.” The band is famous for its unusual style of having the drummer as the lead vocalist! With its perfect tempo and groove, this song is guaranteed to get everyone hyped at karaoke.

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lipsGLAY

GLAY / Lips

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An erotic number that captures both aching infatuation and passionate love.

Swept up by irresistible desire, the protagonist’s heart grows increasingly unsettled by feelings for their partner—expressed powerfully against GLAY’s signature, high-velocity sound.

The striking guitar riff and melody sung in a higher key further accentuate the emotions swirling within.

Released in May 1997, the song was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP” from April to June of the same year, and became a major hit as the band’s first Oricon No.

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It’s the perfect track for cranking up the energy with friends at karaoke or letting your feelings out.

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White LoversKeisuke Kuwata

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

Shiroi Koibito-tachi Kuwata Keisuke

A gem of a ballad, richly expressing the bittersweet feelings of winter love, has been delivered by Keisuke Kuwata.

It’s a moving piece that looks back on warm memories of love, as if wrapped in snow, with a sense of blessing.

Rather than lamenting a past romance as a mere failure, it impressively celebrates the moments of that love from the heart.

Accompanied by a beautiful, resonant melody, it conveys a gentle warmth within the chill of winter.

Released in October 2001, the song was featured in a Coca-Cola commercial and sold 520,000 copies on the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s a perfect choice for winter karaoke with family and close friends when you want to share heartwarming memories.

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Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda

Love Story Suddenly – Kazumasa Oda

Love Story wa Totsuzen ni by Kazumasa Oda

“Love Story wa Totsuzen ni,” the sixth solo single by Kazumasa Oda, was released in 1991.

It was used as the theme song for the year’s Getsuku drama “Tokyo Love Story” and became a major hit.

The song beautifully captures the drama’s poignant love story through music, featuring a distinctive intro with a stylish sound and a comfortable sense of rhythm.

It went on to become one of Kazumasa Oda’s signature songs, expressing both sweetness and heartache.

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And then I'm at a lossYoshiyuki Osawa

Yoshiyuki Osawa — And Then, I’m At a Loss

And I, Yoshi yuki Ohsawa, am at a complete loss.

Yoshiyuki Ohsawa is a singer who made his record debut as the vocal guitarist of Cloudy Sky and has continued to work energetically after going solo.

His fifth single, “Soshite Boku wa Tohō ni Kureru,” which was featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial, has been covered by numerous musicians since its release.

The vocal range isn’t particularly wide, but the melody moves up and down in fine steps, so be careful not to lose pitch.

It’s a melancholic pop tune that would captivate listeners when sung by a man in his fifties with a rich, seasoned tone.

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I-ke-na-i Rouge MagicKiyoshiro Imawano, Ryuichi Sakamoto

Forbidden Rouge Magic / Kiyoshiro Imawano + Ryuichi Sakamoto [))STEREO((]

I-ke-na-i Rouge Magic - Kiyoshiro Imawano, Ryuichi Sakamoto

This song, a collaboration between two Japanese icons of rock and techno, is glamorous and pop.

The chorus by Kiyoshiro Imawano sticks in your ear after just one listen, and Ryuichi Sakamoto’s synth intertwining with the guitar sound is absolutely superb.

Lately, Japanese city pop and rare groove have been popular in the record market, and I’m amazed by how rich Japan’s music industry was in the Showa era.

The lyrics use simple words to get straight to the heart of things, showcasing a brilliant sense of expression, and when you listen in times like these, certain lines really hit hard.

It’s a song I want people of all generations to hear.

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[2026] Japanese karaoke songs that men in their 50s get excited about (91–100)

I want to shout that I love you.BAAD

SLAM DUNK – I Want to Shout That I Love You

I want to shout that I love you BAAD

When it comes to iconic youth anthems of the ’90s, this song is the one.

I’m sure not only the title but also the chorus pops into your head.

Released in December 1993 as the opening theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK, it became BAAD’s signature track.

Its lyrics about passionate love resonated with many and have been cherished for years.

It’s the perfect song to crank up the energy at karaoke.

Why not belt it out and relive the fiery emotions of your youth?

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