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 (151–160)
Banzai ~I'm glad I love you~Ulfuls
This song was released as Ulfuls’ 10th single and was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Goddess of Victory.” With Ulfuls’ pure, straightforward lyrics and a bright, happy melody, it’s often played at weddings.
It’s also easy to sing at karaoke and is recommended for men who want to express their feelings to women.
travelerKetsumeishi
This song by Ketsumeishi conveys a warm atmosphere as it portrays feelings toward the endless journey of life.
Drawing on a worldview inspired by wandering townsfolk, the decision to read the title “Tabibito” as “Tabiudo” is a unique touch.
You can feel a calm yet wistful mood in the sound as it reflects an introspective dialogue with one’s own heart, evoking a sense of looking back on one’s life so far.
The lyrics, which reflect on the path taken and carry hope into the future, will likely resonate especially with generations who have accumulated a wealth of experiences.
TSUNAMISouthern All Stars
Among men in their 40s, I bet many have this as their go-to karaoke song.
It’s one of Southern All Stars’ signature tracks.
Released in 2000 as their 44th single, it became a huge hit.
This song is often covered, and while Keisuke Kuwata’s vocal style is iconic, when singing it at karaoke, performing it in your own way may be more appealing to listeners.
Of course, if you’re confident in your skills and have really mastered it, showcasing that is totally fine too.
cherrySpitz
This is Spitz’s 13th single, released in April 1996.
Even though it had no tie-in at the time of release, it sold over 1.
6 million copies—truly another iconic J-pop song of the Heisei era! The melody is very easy to remember and sing, so be sure to learn it and enjoy singing it.
Just take care not to make your singing feel too heavy.
Not just this song, but many tracks released from the late ’90s to the early 2000s were made with karaoke in mind, making that era a treasure trove of karaoke-friendly songs.
It’s highly recommended to search for songs from that angle!
Boom!Magokoro Brothers
You often hear it as a cheer song at high school baseball games, so I’m sure many people will think, “I’ve heard this before!” It’s perfect for when you want everyone to quickly get hyped together.
It’s short, so go ahead and belt it out all the way to the end—boom! You’ll feel refreshed.
Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda
This is Masaki Suda’s third single, released in February 2018.
It was used as the theme song for the NTV drama series “Kiss that Kills.” The vocal melody doesn’t require a particularly wide range, and the tune itself flows very naturally.
It’s also up-tempo and easy to get into, so I think it’s a song many men can casually pick for karaoke and enjoy.
In the B-melody and elsewhere, the spacing between vocal phrases becomes a key point for delivering a good performance, so when you sing it, pay close attention to the beat of the backing track and make sure you can feel it firmly as you sing.
Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (161–170)
Winter, againGLAY
“Winter, again” is GLAY’s 16th single, released in 1999.
Interestingly, the word “Christmas” doesn’t appear in the lyrics.
Although it was released in February—outside the Christmas season—it has somehow become a popular staple Christmas song due to the content of its lyrics.