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 (141–150)
Goodbye, TearsMasayuki Suzuki
Masayuki Suzuki released a full cover album titled “DISCOVER JAPAN III.” It features many classic songs, but the easiest to sing among them is “Namida-kun Sayonara.” The song was originally released by Kyu Sakamoto in 1965.
While the original gives a gentle, tender impression, the cover version is performed with a powerful, R&B-like vocal style.
That said, it preserves the charm of the original.
Try listening to the original and the cover side by side to note the differences and practice.
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
It’s a song that people of the same generation can really get excited about.
This is FIELD OF VIEW’s biggest hit, which was tied in as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT.
It’s a bright yet bittersweet love song that describes a heart being unconsciously drawn to someone.
The key might be a bit high for men, but since there aren’t sudden leaps in pitch or complex rhythms, it’s quite easy to sing! It’s a nostalgic anime song that’s also popular at karaoke.
If you’re not too confident, try lowering the key.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It was released in 2010 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 14th single.
The music video featured Masahiro Tanaka, who was then a pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, and the song was widely used in baseball programs and Koshien-related TV shows.
Its easy-to-sing key makes you want to belt it out with all your feelings.
Island SongTHE BOOM
The first release of THE BOOM’s song in the original Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan) version was in December 1992.
Since then, several versions have been released, but the one we’re introducing here is the so-called “original version,” issued in June 1993 as their 11th single.
It was a massive hit that made THE BOOM known nationwide, so chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
Just listening to it brings to mind scenes of tropical seas—a classic of Heisei-era J-POP! The slightly folk-like vocal melody is striking, giving the song a strong impact, and it’s very easy to remember and sing.
Vocalist Mr.
Miyatake’s performance also incorporates a touch of traditional folk-style singing, and exploring that aspect could be fun.
For general listeners, of course, it’s perfectly fine to enjoy performing it in a bit of an imitation style.
loadTHE Toraba-ryu
This song is a popular, bittersweet classic with a wistful vibe.
It’s especially cool when sung by men around their 40s.
It was such a big hit that anyone from that generation is sure to know it.
Many people probably listened to it a lot during their youth.
It’s an easy song for men to sing, and the relaxed tempo makes it a great choice for karaoke! If you can sing it solidly and with a masculine feel, it will definitely get the crowd going.
One point to watch out for: don’t sing too many verses! That would be a bit too macho.
She / her / girlfriend (context-dependent)Sasuke
It’s a classic song by a Heisei-era folk duo that was hugely popular at the time.
“Aoi Bench” is well-known, but I want people to sing this wonderful gem too.
It captures those indescribable adolescent feelings so well in both the lyrics and melody, and the chorus in particular makes me feel wistful when I think back to those days.
But the song ends on a positive note, so it’s really satisfying to sing.
Easy★RiderTamio Okuda
Easy Rider is a popular karaoke song that’s easy for men in their 40s to sing.
Released in 1996 as Tamio Okuda’s sixth single, it feels great to sing at karaoke.
You can relax your shoulders and sing it, and its groove and tempo are really comfortable.
It’s great for creating a laid-back vibe, so for example, when there are lots of people meeting for the first time and things feel a bit tense, singing it together can lighten the mood.
Highly recommended! Just like the title suggests, it’s a song you can “ride” easily.