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)
On a night when stars fallTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
A track released by a hugely popular ska band featuring Hiroto Kōmoto as a guest vocalist.
This combo is truly exhilarating.
The stylish sound paired with Kōmoto’s clumsy yet romantic worldview—it’s a song that’s both cute and cool.
It’s one you’ll want to sing along to with full energy.
signpostMasaharu Fukuyama
This song, included on Masaharu Fukuyama’s 24th single “Keshin,” was created with the theme of life, inspired by his own grandmother, and served as the ending theme for NTV’s “NEWS ZERO.” It’s easy to sing at karaoke and is a moving, emotionally resonant piece.
Growing to like you, growing to love youKinKi Kids
A message song that joyfully celebrates human connections and resonates with the heart.
Released in 2000 as their ninth single, “Suki ni Natteku Aishiteku” was written specifically as the theme song for the variety show “LOVE LOVE Aishiteru.” The lyrics were penned by Tsuyoshi, and the music was composed by Koichi.
The warm band sound gently seeps deep into your chest.
The melody sits quite low in range, so most men should be able to sing it comfortably without strain.
Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (151–160)
Midnight ShuffleMasahiko Kondo
Known by the nickname “Match,” singer Masahiko Kondo dominated the idol scene in the 1980s while also thriving as a race car driver.
His 40th single, “Midnight Shuffle,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Silver Wolf: A Boy with Two Brains” and became a major hit.
Its melody is relaxed against a driving beat, and the key is low, making it easy to sing at karaoke.
With its high-energy ensemble that livens up any karaoke session, this rock tune is recommended even for those who aren’t confident singers.
dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
It’s Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 20th single in total, released in October 1988.
It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Tonbo,” in which Nagabuchi himself starred, and it became a million seller.
It’s one of the iconic folk-rock songs of the Heisei era.
To make this song sound good at karaoke, the key is, above all, how you handle the pauses—the “ma” between phrases and between lines.
Vocally, there aren’t many particularly difficult melodic parts, so try singing while keeping a solid sense of rhythm.
Since Nagabuchi’s singing style is very distinctive, it’s perfectly fine to have fun doing an impression of him, including the scat sections in the intro and elsewhere!
Don’t worry be happyMONGOL800
This is a party tune from a band that kept racking up hits—not just in Okinawa, but across the indie scene, even setting new records.
The lyrics are easy to grasp, the catchy sound is instantly familiar, and it’s the kind of song you want to sing with everyone, fists in the air.
It would absolutely light up a second round at a drinking party.
innocent worldMr.Children
This was Mr.
Children’s fifth single overall, released in June 1994.
It was also used in an Aquarius commercial and ultimately became a massive hit, selling close to two million copies.
Incidentally, it’s said to have surpassed 50 million streams on digital platforms.
The song features a very simple, impactful, and easily singable chorus melody—exactly the kind of elements that drove ’90s J-pop hits.
As a result, it’s an easy pick for anyone to sing at karaoke.
Please enjoy it casually.