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[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
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1eastDistance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEEMetal, punk, progressive, dance, and…
2eastWON’T BE LONGBubblegum BrothersAn Awa Odori-style cheer song that gives you energy and courage
3eastYou were mineToshinobu KubotaThis song, which sings of the heartbreak of unrequited love, was composed by Toshinobu Kubota...
4eastGo for it!UlfulsAn in—carried by a powerful, soulful singing voice…
5eastI’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi SaitoA classic that gently wraps our youthful memories
6eastIn the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKAA melody brimming with dynamism and a powerful singing voice leave a strong impression…
7eastLike tonight’s moonElephant KashimashiA song of the heart that overcomes solitude and walks toward the future
8eastRomantic FlightKome Kome ClubA gorgeous track with a large-ensemble lineup...
9eastSubtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Masahiko KondoTogether with Toshihiko Tahara and Yoshio Nomura, 'Tano…'
10eastSPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEYAn energetic song that sings of passionate love
11eastTRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSA song characterized by a melody full of exhilarating speed, pan…
12eastff (fortissimo)HOUND DOGPowerful rock beats and passionate lyrics leave a strong impression...
13easthuge nuisanceUnicornThe orchestral-style sound arrangement is cool...
14eastGet WildTM NETWORKReleased in 1987 as the 10th single, it wa…
15eastA Tearful RequestThe CheckersChi... that had a major influence on youth culture in the 1980s
16eastRunnerBakufū SlumpThe exhilarating, fast-paced sound is striking! Bakufu Sura...
17eastThe rattlesnake is comingTunnelsA masterful fusion of music and comedy—that’s Tunnels…
18east240 Million Eyes -Exotic Japan-Hiromi GoSo much so that they’re called an eternal idol, forever and ever…
19eastWOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T“W…” sung by H Jungle with t
20eastGLORIAZIGGYIt evokes the image of LA metal and glam rock…
21eastYAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKAKnown by the nickname Chage and Aska (ChageAs), their nostalgic...
22eastANGELKyosuke HimuroAmid the powerful rock sound, the bustle of the city…
23eastNight of 15Yutaka OzakiThe represe...
24eastSorrow like snowShogo HamadaThe singer also popularly known by the nickname “Hamashō”…
25eastA Member of the Fire BrigadeRats & StarAfter Chanels changed their name to Rats & Star...
26eastLullaby of a Serrated HeartThe CheckersDebuting with the tagline 'Defeat Boredom'...
27eastChampionAliceIf you’re a man in your 50s who lived through the Showa era...
28eastcrimsonX JAPANX JAP…, the world-renowned rock band that Japan is proud of,
29eastIn the night sky after the rainKiyoshiro ImawanoThe band RC Su— that Kiyoshiro Imawano belonged to
30eastmetropolisCrystal KingThis striking piece that suddenly starts with a high-pitched chorus…
31eastUnstoppable ha~haEikichi YazawaEikichi Yazawa, also known as rock star Eikichi ‘Ei-chan’ Yazawa. …
32eastMARIONETTEBOØWYFor a man in his early 50s, BOØWY is an object of admiration…
33eastBE MY BABYCOMPLEXThe 80s hit by COMPLEX, 'BE MY BABY'
34eastHold Me TonightToshihiko TaharaThe smash-hit TV drama 'Kyoshi Binbin Monogatari'...
35eastBoyhoodYosui InoueThe timeless classic “Boy…” that continues to be loved across generations
36eastUntil we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki
Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki
Kiyo Ozaki, who is a quarter British and Japanese…
37eastcountrysideKoji TamakiHere is one of Koji Tamaki’s signature songs. 1…
38eastMusic HourPorno GraffittiThe major-label debut single “Apollo” is ab…
39eastDo whatever the hell you want.Kenji Sawada
Do whatever the hell you want.Kenji Sawada
Known by the nickname Julie, The Tai...
40eastThere’s always tomorrowRe:Japan…11 comedians belonging to Yoshimoto Kogyo…
41eastHeartbroken over JuliaThe CheckersThis song, released in November 1984, ch…
42easteverybody goesMr.ChildrenWhich early Mr. Children songs should we choose...
43eastGo-Go HeavenYoshiyuki OsawaAn R&B-style rock song that's easy to sing and gets the crowd pumped
44eastKISS MEKyosuke Himuro"KISS ME" is an easy-to-sing rock classic.
45eastHELLOMasaharu FukuyamaMusician, actor, radio personality…
46eastEndless JourneyMr.ChildrenLife isn’t all good, but even so...
47eastMARIONETTE ~Marionette~BOØWYKyosuke Himuro and Tomoyasu Hotei used to belong to…
48eastErotica SevenSouthern All StarsKnown as a quintessential band that represents summer, …
49eastSun’s Komachi AngelB’zB’z’s “Taiyō no Komachi Angel” is a masterpiece.
50eastTears SparkleSpitzA refreshing image like a breeze that sweeps through in summer...
51eastdragonflyTsuyoshi NagabuchiA feeling like powerful resolve is conveyed straight through…
52eastTRUE LOVEFumiya FujiiAlso active as the lead vocalist of The Checkers…
53eastA long nightChiharu MatsuyamaChiharu Matsuyama, whose songs are mostly folk songs, his track...
54eastBurn, you fine womanMasayuki Sera & TwistIt’s the fifth single by Masanori Sera & Twist, and the 1…
55eastCan’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALKJ-WALK's signature song 'Nani mo Ienakute... Natsu' (Can't Say Anything... Summer)
56eastThat’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers BandBanned just because “it has a nice ring to it”…
57eastMazinger ZIchiro MizukiWith people like Takayuki Miyauchi and Akira Kushida, and so on...
58eastShake Hip!Kome Kome ClubEnergetic rhythm and a catchy chorus…
59eastLovers’ PavementTHE ALFEEThe ALFEE’s 19th single…
60eastLORIOUS DAYSTomoyasu HoteiIntroducing Tomoyasu Hotei’s signature song “GLORIOUS DAYS.”
61eastlipsGLAYGLAY's smash hit that depicts a heartrending love
62eastTSUNAMISouthern All StarsA classic song that captures the pain of heartbreak: the melody of 'Tsunami'
63eastshooting starChiharu MatsuyamaHaving produced numerous hit songs and now becomi...
64eastB BLUEBOØWYEven after their breakup, they continued to be spoken of as legends, and even now...
65eastSneaker BluesMasahiko KondoHe was hugely popular at the time as one of the Tanokin Trio...
66eastGatchamanMasato ShimonA guaranteed crowd sing-along! Who was it—you know, 'Gatchaman...'
67eastI can’t even sing the beginningYutaka OzakiWith overwhelming charisma, he was about to capture the hearts of young people across the country...
68eastAh, summer vacation.TUBETUBE’s 11th single in 1990…
69eastWALKING IN THE RAINShogo HamadaA song with a strong message that is particular about the Japanese language…
70eastFull of memoriesH₂O“Memories Are All...” released in 1995
71eastTsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going-to-School Version)Yokohama GinbaeHairstyles and outfits reminiscent of the delinquents of that time…
72eastJust by you being hereKome Kome ClubPopular for their gorgeous live performances…
73eastRose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTSWhen I want to relieve stress, I sing at karaoke and…
74eastThe Last Holy NightKiyotaka Sugiyama
The Last Holy NightKiyotaka Sugiyama
A song like a memory that never fades…
75eastSakurazakaMasaharu FukuyamaNot only as a singer-songwriter but also as an actor...
76eastYou’re 1000%1986OMEGATRIBEThe name of 1986 OMEGA TRIBE is wo...
77eastcherrySpitzA classic by Spitz, a Heisei-era hit that sold 1.6 million copies.
78eastTOKIOKenji SawadaCountless of Kenji Sawada, aka Julie, ...
79eastSuddenly, SinbadSouthern All StarsWhen the chorus hits, you can’t help but want to shout at the top of your lungs! Sa…
80eastWinter LightningAliceAlice's 11th single overall, released in 1977...
81eastMasqueradeShonentaiThe Johnny that people in their 50s today immediately think of is...
82south_eastRomantic FlightKome Kome ClubA gorgeous track with a large-ensemble lineup...
83eastLinda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSThe legendary bread that was also a forerunner of the band boom…
84eastRecommendation for Adultsanger so intense that one’s hair stands on end; furiousRage Against the Heavens that seems to teach you what it means to be an adult...
85eastSPARKLETatsuro YamashitaA simple melody, yet a song that seeps into the heart…
86eastRiver of Ten Thousand MilesCHAGE and ASKAHis first-ever Oricon weekly ranking top...
87eastTokyoTakajin YashikiA host who is passed down in Kansai as a legendary figure…
88eastYOUNG MANHideki SaijoThe Village People, who were a huge hit in America…
89eastSeason in the SunTUBEThe big hi… by TUBE released in 1989
90eastI-ke-na-i Rouge MagicKiyoshiro Imawano, Ryuichi SakamotoA collaboration between the charismatic figures of Japanese rock and techno...
91eastSly womanSharam QSharam Q with an impressive opening horn section…
92eastfortissimoHOUND DOGIn 1989, at the Nippon Budokan, for 15 consecutive days…
93eastDon’t Stop LoveCOMPLEX
Don't Stop LoveCOMPLEX
A duo consisting of Mr. Koji Kikkawa and Mr. Tomoyasu Hotei…
94eastCan’t Stop the RomanticC-C-BThe third single, released in 1985…
95eastAnd then I’m at a lossYoshiyuki OsawaCM song by Yoshiyuki Osawa, a melancholic pop track
96eastSorrowful WarriorDaisuke InoueA classic by Daisuke Inoue, known for Gundam movie theme songs
97eastTo the most important personTunnelsThe Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
98eastBambinaTomoyasu Hotei"Bambina" is an easy-to-sing classic rock song.
99eastCheersTsuyoshi NagabuchiIncluded in the 1980 album “Kampai,” …
100eastI’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic OrchestraThis song that YMO released in 1983, mas…
101eastTearful BirthdayHOUND DOGCurrently, I am actively engaged in a wide range of work as an actor and TV personality...
102eastWhite LoversKeisuke KuwataA moving song of winter love that sings of warmth
103eastinnocent worldMr.ChildrenCharacterized by a soul-stirring singing voice and profound lyrics...
104eastThe Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTSAn inspiring masterpiece that gives you courage, with lyrics that heal the heart
105eastMake it a slow boogie (I want you)Yoshitaka MinamiIncorporating elements of jazz that exude an urban atmosphere…
106eastRadio MagicEARTHSHAKERJapanese hard rock from the 1980s and 1990s...
107eastSubaruShinji TanimuraAs Shinji Tanimura’s signature song and a milestone in Japanese music history...
108eastSexual Violet No. 1Masahiro KuwanaA love story woven from passionate red and wistful blue...
109eastI want to shout that I love you.BAADWhen it comes to iconic youth anthems of the ’90s, it has to be this…
110eastCactus FlowerKazuo ZaitsuThe 8… released by Tulip in 1975
111eastWinter, againGLAYIf you’re in your early 40s, you probably listened to this song a lot back then…
112eastBoy in the back alleyShogo HamadaShogo Hamada’s debut song, in April 1976…
113eastChaco’s Seaside StorySouthern All StarsSouthern masterpieces, songs full of Showa-era vibes
114eastIt’s nothing good.Tsuyoshi NagabuchiThis, which is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 16th single...
115eastultra soulB’zA song of the heart that challenges the limits and pursues dreams
116eastHow many good faces?Hiromi GoA flirtation with love— a rhythmic classic
117eastMy Dear EllieSouthern All StarsIt’s the Southern All Stars’ third single…
118eastI know it’s bothersome, but…TunnelsA melancholic ballad masterpiece by Tunnels
119eastTomorrow never knowsMr.ChildrenNow, having released numerous hit songs into the world...
120eastChristmas EveTatsuro YamashitaChristmas songs for men in their 50s and...
121eastI want to be shot by KISS and fall asleep.Koji YoshikawaLooking for a song that can get you totally pumped at karaoke…
122eastWine Red HeartSafe zone
Wine Red HeartSafe zone
Still actively performing today as a highly skilled singer...
123eastAt all times.Noriyuki MakiharaLet's get hyped with Noriyuki Makihara's greatest hits!
124eastWandering Love SongTsuyoshi NagabuchiA bittersweet love born from loneliness…
125eastSpace Battleship YamatoIsao SasakiThe Charm of the Space Battleship Yamato Theme Song
126easthairy chestHideki Saijo
hairy chestHideki Saijo
A song characterized by passionate vocals and enchanting lyrics...
127eastthreadBank BandReleased in 1992 by Miyuki Nakajima, “Lily”…
128eastBeard and BoobsUnicornA masterpiece depicting the conflict between love and work in a salaryman's life
129eastI LOVE YOUYutaka OzakiIs there anyone in their 50s who doesn’t know it?
130eastBroken RadioHidemasa TokunagaWith a sweet high-tone voice, she/they delivered numerous classic songs and hit...
131eastFirst loveKozo MurashitaKozo Murashita’s fifth single, released in 1983…
132eastMary AnnTHE ALFEEIt is the 16th single by THE ALFEE...
133eastTeenage in GlassHikaru GenjiA performance using roller skates...
134eastLove Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa OdaKazumasa Oda's ... released in 1991
135eastGraduationYutaka OzakiReleased in 1985, this work is about graduation and...
136eastSAY YESCHAGE and ASKAAlthough it was formed by two classmates from high school, …
137eastSummer Days of 1993classThis song, which has long been listened to as a summer anthem...
138eastThe One and Only Flower in the WorldNoriyuki MakiharaThe song Noriyuki Makihara wrote for SMAP became a huge hit...
139eastEmbracing SummerTUBEA timeless song that portrays summer youth and a bittersweet love
140eastBanzai ~ So glad I loved you ~UlfulsEnergize your heart with a rock tune of love and gratitude
141eastForeverThe GospellersThe moving power of a classic song that sings of eternal love
142eastsingle bedSharam QA classic song that portrays a heartrending love, a memory of youth.
143easthomeYusaku KiyamaA warm ballad of a father's love for his child
144eastI won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki MakiharaA classic song that portrays the heartbreak of lost love and a forward-looking spirit
145eastWords of FarewellKaientaiIt’s Kaientai’s 16th single, released in January 1979…
146eastThe Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
Yasushi Nakanishi’s smash hit song “Saigo no Ame” (The Last Rain) is ...
147eastThe Lonely Hearts Old-Men BandYuzo Kayama and The YanchersYuzo Kayama’s 50th debut anniversary: a masterpiece featuring a star-studded lineup of artists
148eastMatsuken SambaKen MatsudairaA samba-style song that lets you enjoy an unexpected side of Ken Matsudaira
149eastGive Up on SummerSouthern All StarsThe Southern All Stars, brimming with the moody atmosphere of kayōkyoku…
150eastMidsummer FruitSouthern All StarsActive on the front lines for a long time, and loved by a wide range of generations...
151eastSad Feelings (JUST A MAN IN LOVE)Keisuke KuwataA song that delicately portrays the feelings of a man who has had his heart broken...
152eastRunawayShanelsReleased in February 1980, by Chanels, later...
153eastI want to take only you away just like this.DEENIt was DEEN’s debut single in 1993…
154eastIsland SongTHE BOOMRepresentative songs of THE BOOM, the sanshin and Ryukyu...
155eastLADY NAVIGATIONB’z'LADY NAVIGATION' is 19...
156eastSentimental and DearToshihiko TaharaMasahiko Kondo, who co-starred in “Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B,” sa...
157eastWonderful DaysUNICORNUnicorn’s “Subarashii Hibi” resonates with people in their 40s and 5…
158eastoutdatedEigo KawashimaOut-of-date, singing a way of life that stays true to one's beliefs
159eastBefore anything else, from atop the roadThe explosively popular group “Sepia”A philosophical song that likens the transience and beauty of life to flowers…
160eastYoung BloodsMotoharu SanoThe classic song by Motoharu Sano that people in their 50s admire
161eastRainy BlueHidemasa TokunagaThe sound of rain breaking the midnight silence, and something that should have ended…
162eastWithout waiting for twilightCHAGE and ASKA“Without Waiting for Twilight” is a CHAGE and…
163eastShining…Hidemasa TokunagaFrom the late 1980s to the 1990s, numerous hi…
164eastStardust StageThe CheckersThe hugely popular Checkers in 1984…
165eastSeventeen-Year-Old’s MapYutaka OzakiThe second ... of Mr. Yutaka Ozaki, who passed away in April 1992
166eastOh, sake!Ikuzo YoshiHe speaks to his sake of life’s joys and sorrows, Yoshi Iku…
167eastI can’t put it into wordsOf courseThe B… that was active from 1967 to 1989
168eastYou are in full color.Eiichi OhtakiThe calmly flowing sound of an acoustic guitar…
169eastYa Ya (I Won’t Forget That Time)Southern All StarsSince it’s a wistful ballad, I’ll just go through it once…
170eastEasy Come, Easy Go!B’zA truly unique presence in the J-POP scene...
171eastI want to hug you.Mr.ChildrenIf you're in your 50s, then around the time this song was a hit…
172eastDream FlowerHiroshi MadokaIt’s a song famous for its chorus phrase. It uses the high vocal range...
173eastMy chest hurts.UkadanThe Enka-dan with the angel’s raspy voice, the classic song “My Chest Hurts.”
174eastNo more tears are neededMasayuki SuzukiThe appeal of a song that balances sensuality and singability
175eastultra soulB’zSince their debut, they have achieved numerous feats in the J-POP scene...
176eastKiyoshi’s Zundoko SongKiyoshi HikawaA popular sing-along song that gets everyone excited
177eastGoodbye, HumanitytamaThe late-night TBS show “Yuji Miyake’s Ikasu Band…”
178eastPut jealousy to sleepKyosuke HimuroWoven with romantic scenery and heartrending emotions…
179east1990COMPLEXTomoyasu Hotei, who has now become a world-renowned guitarist…
180eastThe Bride SambaHiromi GoHiromi Go's “Oyome Samba” – a wedding classic
181eastLove will winKANA message that says, 'Love will surely triumph in the end'...
182eastLA VIE EN ROSEKoji YoshikawaKōji Yoshikawa’s “LA VIE EN ROSE” is a popular song.
183eastDancing All NightMonta & BrothersI listened to 'Dancing All Night' once...
184eastGalaxy Express 999GodiegoI only needed to hear the intro of Galaxy Express 999...
185eastRuby RingAkira TeraoAtsushi Terao’s sixth single in total, released in 198…
186eastGoodbyeOf courseThe 17th release by Off Course, led by Kazumasa Oda...