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Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for men in their 40s to sing

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!
Music producer, composer, vocal coach, keyboard playerKei Takahata
From around 1995 to 2000, I built experience with a major label as a composer and producer. I then moved to the United States and studied voice and singing under Elizabeth Sabine, one of Los Angeles’s top vocal coaches, mastering the so-called Hollywood vocal technique advocated by Sabine. After returning to Japan, I have been involved in training and producing a variety of singers. My direction, which brings out the full appeal of both the music and the vocalist, is highly regarded. In the collaboration video with Vo. ryuichi of the band Guild below, I handled keyboards, vocal direction, and sound production. For inquiries and requests regarding voice training and music production, please contact me via the website below. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-402518821

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.

Japanese karaoke songs that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (81–90)

Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi

Saru Rock: Like White Clouds (1996)

Saru Ga Ishi, like white clouds

People who watched the TV show ‘Susume! Denpa Shonen’ back then were probably listening to Saruganseki’s ‘Shiroi Kumo no Yō ni.

‘ It was a hugely popular song by a comedy duo that became a million-seller.

With a fresh, folk-duo vibe and stable melody, it’s easy to sing! Let’s all sing it together while reminiscing about the ’90s.

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MissingToshinobu Kubota

Toshinobu Kubota — Missing

Missing Toshinobu Kubota

This song, first included on the 1986 debut album “SAKE IT PARADICE,” became an unusually big hit despite not being released as a single and is one of Toshinobu Kubota’s signature tracks.

It remains a highly popular Kubota ballad and has been covered by many artists, both male and female.

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POISONTakashi Sorimachi

Maverick Teacher GTO Theme Song – POISON (Takashi Sorimachi)

POISON Sorimachi Takashi

The theme song of the smash-hit drama GTO starring Takashi Sorimachi.

The lyrics, written by Sorimachi himself, are so impactful that even some younger people who don’t know the original song still recognize the chorus.

His voice has a lower timbre, and the melody sits in a low key, so try tackling it with a cool, deep delivery.

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Rainy BlueHidemasa Tokunaga

HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA – Rainy Blue

Rainy Blue Tokunaga Hideaki

This is Hideaki Tokunaga’s debut single, released in 1986.

With his distinctive husky timbre and sweet, slightly higher register, he sings of lingering feelings for a woman he parted with.

As the title suggests, the rain deepens the sense of loneliness, poignancy, and sorrow.

As one of Tokunaga’s signature songs, it has been covered by many artists and remains a popular choice for karaoke.

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TemptationGLAY

GLAY / Temptation

Temptation GLAY

This song topped the Oricon annual singles chart in 1998 and achieved million-seller status.

It’s a blast to sing while striking cool poses and playing air guitar.

If possible, go all-in on the costume and makeup to fully become GLAY—it’ll hype things up even more.

Try singing it stylishly at karaoke.

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Love will winKAN

Aiwa Katsu

Love will win KAN

This is a signature song by a renowned singer-songwriter who was a massive hit in the early ’90s.

The simple, straightforward title lands right at the end of the chorus with an unforgettable punch—hear it once and it sticks.

The lyrics are so direct they’re almost hard to say out loud, but don’t be shy—sing it proudly and with confidence!

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Karaoke songs in Japanese easy for men in their 40s to sing (91–100)

A lonely toothbrush.Yuichiro Sakuraba

A lonely toothbrush.

A Lonely Toothbrush. Yuichirō Sakuraba

A song released under the name of Yuichiro Sakuraba, the character played by Nagase from TOKIO in a drama.

Since it was composed by Tsunku♂, you can hear his signature style throughout the track.

He truly is a melody maker.

Nagase rises to the occasion and delivers a solid vocal performance.

Be sure to sing it for someone special.

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