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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Japanese karaoke songs that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (111–120)
Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALK
This is a song by J-WALK released in 1991.
It’s a track that evokes the summer vibe of the ’90s, with a very delicate melody line that gradually gained support.
Its beautiful melody, which makes you feel the end of summer, brings back memories of nostalgic summers.
Japanese karaoke songs easy to sing for men in their 40s (121–130)
The Summer Without YouDEEN
This is DEEN’s 12th single overall, released in August 1997.
It was also used as the fourth ending theme for the Nippon TV anime Detective Conan.
As you’d expect from DEEN, who scored a string of big hits in the ’90s when “being often sung at karaoke” was a key condition for a song to become a hit, this track is also crafted to be very easy to sing and remember.
To aim for a high score, you’ll likely need to study the vocalist’s subtle phrasing in detail, but there aren’t any difficult parts, so definitely give it a try.
If you place the resonance so the sound hits the upper palate inside your mouth, you can produce a voice with lots of high-order overtones—a slightly sparkling tone—similar to the original singer.
Bon-giri Love SongSouthern All Stars
This is the fourth song released exclusively as a digital single by Southern All Stars, released in July 2023.
It’s one of their signature summer tunes, featuring a slightly bouncy, funky beat that really stands out! For many men in their 40s as of 2023, the phrase “summer means Southern!!” probably rings true.
The vocal melody doesn’t cover a very wide range, and the tune itself is easy to sing along to casually, so even those who don’t often have chances to sing or who feel they’re not good at singing should find it very singable.
The key to making it sound good is to avoid letting the rhythm of your singing become flat.
Asakusa KidMasaki Suda × Kenta Kiritani
The 2017 film Hibana, starring Masaki Suda and Kenta Kiritani and based on a work by Naoki Matayoshi, featured this song Asakusa Kid as its theme.
The track is also well-known for being written, composed, and sung by Takeshi Kitano.
Tied to the film’s portrayal of the struggles of comedians, Kitano’s song was released in 1986, making it an easy choice to perform at karaoke with people from that generation.
It has almost no high notes, so it’s easy to sing even for those with lower voices.
It also sounds cool as a duet.
KanadeSukima Switch
This was Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
It was featured as an insert song in the film “Rough” and used in commercials such as Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance’s “Medical Kit R: Sukima Switch ‘Kanade’ for Tokio Marine & Nichido Life” campaign, among many other tie-ins.
It’s truly one of the standout J-pop classics of the Heisei era.
If you’re a man in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
Musically, it’s a ballad with a very straightforward and beautiful melody, so I think anyone can hum along and sing it with ease.
Try to sing it with care, treating each word of the lyrics with importance and delivering it gently.
DO YA DOCHAGE and ASKA
Released as a lead single from the 13th album “SEE YA” and featured in a Toyota “Sprinter Carib” commercial, the 25th single “DO YA DO.” Its stylish melody and chord progression still create a pleasant atmosphere even today.
The key is high, but because the vocal range is narrow, it’s easy to sing if you set it to a key that suits you.
You can sing it solo, but it’s also a fun number to perform with friends thanks to the call-and-response in the chorus.
You are freeCHAGE and ASKA
Re-cut from the 16th album “RED HILL” and used as the commercial song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “J.
O.”, the 33rd single “You are free” features an emotional blend of 1990s R&B and 14 Karat Soul’s choral work.
With many repeated patterns and melodies that move on the same pitch, and a relatively narrow vocal range, it should be easy to memorize and sing.
However, since the tempo is quite relaxed, be mindful of the beat so you don’t fall out of rhythm.