[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 Hype Up Men in Their 50s (21–30)
In the night sky after the rainKiyoshiro Imawano
One of the signature songs by RC Succession, the band Kiyoshiro Imawano belonged to, it was also a staple in his solo live performances.
Often played toward the end of concerts, the song conveys both a lively atmosphere and a bittersweet sense that the end is near.
There’s also a story that Kiyoshiro Imawano and Reichi Nakaido created it together, and the song directly conveys a cheerful mood that makes you feel their friendship.
It’s a gentle piece that evokes the joy of good times and the happiness found in those moments.
metropolisCrystal King
This striking song, which opens abruptly with a soaring high-pitched chorus, is a single released by Crystal King in 1979.
The title is said to have been inspired by the detective drama “Great City PART II” that was airing at the time.
It’s very well-known and leaves a strong impression, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
If you’re confident in your high notes, definitely give it a try!
[2025] Japanese karaoke songs that get men in their 50s pumped up (31–40)
Unstoppable ha~haEikichi Yazawa
Eikichi Yazawa, also known as the rock star “Ei-chan.” His concerts are famous for the feverish enthusiasm of fans across generations, with the signature “Ei-chan calls,” and just as famous is the “towel throwing.” Even if you’re not particularly into Yazawa’s music, many people at least know about the audience tossing towels.
The song that gave birth to this “towel throwing” is “Tomaranai Ha~Ha,” released in 1986.
Its tight beat, hard-driving guitars, and instantly memorable hooks make it easy to picture the crowd going wild.
Naturally, it’s a sure-fire hit at karaoke gatherings for people in their 50s, so why not recreate Yazawa’s world by everyone swinging towels—within reason, of course, so you don’t bother those around you!
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.
BE MY BABYCOMPLEX
COMPLEX’s signature track “BE MY BABY.” Its sound is characterized by a distinctive synthesizer interwoven with a flair that shines with the essence of 80s Japanese rock.
While the song exudes a rock ’n’ roll vibe, the vocal line carries a calmness reminiscent of Japanese pop ballads.
As proof, the vocal range is quite narrow, from mid1 E to mid2 D.
Having fundamental techniques like vibrato can make it easier to rack up bonus points in karaoke, but even without such finer techniques, simply staying on pitch is enough to aim for a score of 90 or higher.
Hold Me TonightToshihiko Tahara
It was the theme song for the hugely popular TV drama “Kyōshi Binbin Monogatari.” Brings back memories.
I think this was around the peak of Toshi-chan’s career.
Back then, lots of boys would pretend their broom was a microphone during cleaning time and copy the high-kicking choreography—didn’t you do it too?
BoyhoodYosui Inoue
The timeless classic “Shonen Jidai,” beloved across generations, is a song released by Yosui Inoue in 1990 as the theme for a film of the same name.
Commissioned directly by Fujiko Fujio A, the author of the original work, “Shonen Jidai” features a simple yet moving piano tone, along with a melody and lyrics that evoke a deep sense of Japanese nostalgia.
It’s truly remarkable, and its fame and popularity are such that it would be no exaggeration to call it a national song—indeed, it has even been included in junior high and high school music textbooks.
For those in their 50s as of 2023, 1990 would have been their late teens to twenties.
True to its title, it’s a song you’ll want to sing while recalling your own boyhood days—perhaps at a gathering with your elementary or junior high school classmates.