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 easy for men in their 40s to sing (91–100)
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This is Kobukuro’s 11th single, released in May 2005.
It was reportedly created as the theme song for the NTV drama “Ruri no Shima.” From the arrangement and sound of the backing track to the vocals by the two members of Kobukuro, it’s a beautiful ballad overflowing with a very gentle and soft atmosphere.
The vocal melody contains nothing flashy; it’s very straightforward and beautiful, making it extremely easy to remember and sing.
When you sing it, try to create a clear contrast between the parts that are sung powerfully—such as the chorus—and the other sections.
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It’s an upbeat band song, and thanks in part to being featured in a commercial for Lion’s “TOP” detergent, it became well known across many generations.
Because it so openly expresses the desire to see the one you love, it’s a classic often sung as a wedding performance.
The key isn’t very high, so it’s also easy to sing at karaoke.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
It was released in 2004 as Yuzu’s 21st single.
It was chosen as the official theme song for NHK’s Athens Olympics broadcasts and was played during many moving Olympic moments.
It’s one of Yuzu’s signature songs that gives many people courage and strength.
The key is a bit high, but it’s a refreshing song to sing out loud.
Until the world endsWANDS
It’s famous as the ending song of the anime SLAM DUNK.
I imagine many men in their 40s were deeply influenced by the many memorable games and scenes in the story.
It’s also very popular at karaoke and extremely well-known.
The composition was handled by renowned producer Tetsurō Oda.
Even now, when I go to karaoke with men in their 40s, many of them sing this song.
When you select the track, the background shows anime scenes specially edited for this karaoke version—proof of its strong influence.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).Spitz
Compared to other million-selling hits by Spitz like “Cherry” and “Robinson,” this one is relatively easier to sing, so I recommend it if you like the band.
That said, it’s safer to drop the key.
Speaking from personal experience, I often got a “Nice!” when I sang this at karaoke.
It would turn into a kind of sing-along atmosphere with everyone joining in.
It reminded me of the competitions from my younger days.
I didn’t actually sing this particular song back then, but since it was so popular, it still puts me in that nostalgic mood.
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.
Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.
Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.
Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.
countrysideKoji Tamaki
For those now in their 40s who spent their youth in the 1990s, many probably think of Koji Tamaki more as an actor or solo singer than as a member of Anzen Chitai.
In particular, Den-en, released in 1996 as a solo single by Tamaki, was a massive hit that went double platinum and was frequently sung at karaoke back then.
Tamaki is a singer so highly regarded for his overwhelming vocal ability that he’s respected by fellow professionals, but Den-en is composed with a very singable melody and sits in a relatively low key overall, making it a song that can score high at karaoke regardless of vocal timbre.
The only caveat is that some parts are a bit fast-paced, so it’s a good idea to memorize the lyrics thoroughly and practice until you can sing it smoothly.