Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for men in their 40s to sing
If you’re a man in your 40s, you probably often find yourself heading to karaoke after work-related drinking parties or reunions with old friends, where you can’t really avoid singing, right?
But don’t you sometimes struggle with what to sing in those moments?
A lot of people feel unsure about what to pick—maybe you don’t know the latest hits well enough to sing them, or you’re not confident in your singing to begin with.
So in this feature, we’ll introduce songs that are easy to sing and well-known across generations, focusing mainly on classic hits from the 1990s to the early 2000s—exactly the era when today’s forty-something men spent their youth.
That period was truly the golden age of J-pop, and getting songs widely sung at karaoke was one of the absolute requirements for boosting sales.
In other words, it’s a treasure trove of easy-to-sing tracks!
We hope this article helps you relive the fun of your younger days and rediscover the joy of singing.
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Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (71–80)
B-BlueBOØWY
Among men in their early 50s, many likely listened to BOØWY.
The band left behind numerous memorable rock classics, and among them, the song I especially recommend for its ease of singing is “B-Blue.” While its heart-pounding melody is striking, the vocal range is surprisingly narrow, and the vocal line doesn’t fluctuate much.
It’s a song you can comfortably handle even when your voice is worn out after a second party, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
When people hear THE BOOM, many probably think of “Shima Uta” or this song.
Its samba-style rhythm and catchy, memorable chorus make a strong impression, and since many artists have covered it, it’s a classic known even among younger generations.
Grab a percussion instrument and sing it out—it’s sure to get the crowd going!
I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito
A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.
Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.
Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.
Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.
Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.
That's important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band
Released in 1991 as Dajiman Brothers Band’s third single, it became a long-running hit and their biggest success, selling about 1.
6 million copies.
Its popularity took off after it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Hochan no Yamada Katsute Nai Terebi.” With many repeated phrases, it’s a song that makes anyone feel cheerful and positive.
For loveTamio Okuda
Since debuting as UNICORN in 1987, Tamio Okuda has maintained a unique position throughout his long career, continuing to exert a tremendous influence on subsequent artists.
For many people now in their 40s who spent their youth in the 1990s, it’s likely that Okuda’s songs from around his solo debut—rather than his work with Unicorn—were the soundtrack of their adolescence.
Okuda’s milestone solo debut single, “Ai no Tame ni,” was released in 1994 and became one of his signature tracks, achieving million-seller status.
While it’s hard to capture the nuanced atmosphere that Okuda himself brings, the melody has a relatively narrow range and gentle interval leaps, making it genuinely easy to sing.
If you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Daydream BelieverKiyoshiro Imawano
This is a song that’s currently being used in a commercial for a certain convenience store.
Once you hear it, the melody sticks with you and you can’t help but hum it.
And somehow, it makes you feel happy.
This song instantly brightens the mood at karaoke.
Nostalgic scenes from the Showa era come to mind.
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Speaking of popular rock bands from the ’90s, you can’t leave out THE YELLOW MONKEY.
Their song “JAM,” which combines the intensity characteristic of a band sound with the poignancy of a ballad, is well-loved and also known as the ending theme of NHK’s music program Pop Jam.
Since it’s in 3/4 time, singing it with a bouncy, swinging feel should make it sound really cool!