[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 Pop Karaoke Songs That Get Men in Their 50s Fired Up (41–50)
Tears SparkleSpitz
It’s a Spitz song that conveys a refreshing image like a breeze blowing through in summer.
It’s widely known thanks to various tie-ins, such as variety show theme songs and commercials.
There’s also an intention to spotlight Tanabata, and the lyrics incorporate words that evoke the beginning of summer, which is a major part of the song’s appeal.
It’s a piece you’ll want to sing with a gentle, refreshing touch—like a calm summer wind—while feeling its relaxed tempo.
[2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs That Get Men in Their 50s Fired Up (51–60)
dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
It’s one of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature songs, and you can feel a straightforward emotion of powerful determination coming through.
It drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Tonbo,” starring Nagabuchi himself, and it’s also well known that Kazuhiro Kiyohara used it as his entrance theme during his pro baseball days.
Centered on acoustic guitar, it’s a robust piece of folk rock whose raw, gritty sound evokes the image of a man’s clumsy way of life.
The lyrics, which seem to depict the struggles of a young person who has come to Tokyo from the countryside, are memorable, and the song conveys a sense of someone steeling their heart to overcome setbacks and keep moving forward.
It’s a nostalgic track that at the same time powerfully brings back the desperate determination of youth.
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.
A long nightChiharu Matsuyama
Among Chiharu Matsuyama’s many folk songs, the rock number “Nagai Yoru” is an exception—and it became his biggest-selling hit.
Because it differed so much from his previous image, there was reportedly a lot of opposition to its release, but it came out thanks to Matsuyama’s strong insistence.
The lyrics, which evoke a “strong man who leads a woman,” perfectly match the masculine image of Chiharu Matsuyama.
The contrast between the powerful guitar sound and his soft, translucent vocals is absolutely electrifying!
Burn, you fine womanMasayuki Sera & Twist
It was the fifth single by Masanori Sera & Twist, released in 1979.
For those in their 50s as of 2020, many of you were probably blown away at the time by Sera’s dynamic performances, singing while working the microphone stand.
I think I was in about fifth grade back then, and during school cleaning time I used to play around by imitating Sera with a broom (lol).
Surprisingly, there aren’t many singers today who deliver such a “fiery song,” so this summer, it might be fun to sing this track while reminiscing about your elementary and junior high school days!
That's important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band
Named simply because “it has a nice ring to it,” this is the third single by the rock band Daiji MAN Brothers Band, who are currently active under a different moniker led by vocalist Toshiyuki Tachikawa.
The song was first used as the ending theme for the sports news program “Sports Frontier,” and later became the theme song for the variety show “Hokomichan no Yamada Katsutenai TV,” which propelled it to major hit status.
Its catchy melody and heartfelt message will make many men in their 50s—the generation it speaks to—want to sing along.
With a simple, repetition-heavy melody, it’s also a great pick for those not very accustomed to karaoke.
Mazinger ZIchiro Mizuki
Alongside artists like Takayuki Miyauchi and Akira Kushida, Ichiro Mizuki is a veteran anison singer who has led the anime song scene.
Despite his powerful vocal ability, he never puts himself forward and remains devoted to the essence of anime songs—his vocal ethos is truly admirable.
They are wonderful tracks that make any man’s heart race, regardless of generation.