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 (11–20)
STORMLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA’s classic song “STORM.” Many people probably have the impression that LUNA SEA’s songs are often high-difficulty pieces built around high tones.
While that’s certainly true of many LUNA SEA tracks, there are also some that are very easy to sing.
One such example is “STORM.” This song is unusual among LUNA SEA’s works in that it’s composed within a very narrow vocal range.
There are no shout sections either, so any man in his 40s should be able to sing it.
Mr.ChildrenSong of Departure
Released as a single on October 31, 2007, it was used as the theme song for the film “Koizora” and in an NTT East Japan commercial.
The hook, which is also the title of the song, feels very familiar, doesn’t it? “Tabidachi no Uta” spans the C3–A4 range, and you might think “it’s not that high,” but since vocalist Sakurai sings it entirely in chest voice, you’ll probably want to belt it out in chest voice too.
At the end of the chorus, where the range jumps up, if you push with brute force, you’ll completely wreck your throat.
As the pitch gets higher, focus on projecting your voice farther into the distance.
Raise your eyebrows firmly and try sending your voice from just in front of your eyebrows at all times! Also, breath and explosiveness are key—take in a lot of air and shoot it out like a beam with momentum, aiming far away! It might be tiring until you get the feel for it, but once you do, your voice will come out comfortably!
chicken riceMasatoshi Hamada / Noriyuki Makihara
The classic song “Chicken Rice,” which became a nationwide hit.
With Hitoshi Matsumoto fully taking on lyric writing for the project, and the fact that it was a concept piece, it generated a huge buzz at the time.
In this work, his partner Masatoshi Hamada participates as the main vocalist.
Since Hamada is not a professional singer, the vocal line has been crafted to be very simple and easy to sing.
The pitch does jump up and down a bit, so make sure to firmly memorize the vocal line.
a hot womanUlfuls
The phrasing feels really comfortable, and when you actually try singing it, you can truly appreciate how great this song is.
It works for a sing-along in a karaoke box full of guys, and it’s also perfect for laying your feelings straight on the person you love.
It’s an easy, listener-friendly track, so I highly recommend it.
It’s a song that’s pure Wolful’s style, so it might be best when there are lots of fans around.
Compared to other staple tracks, its popularity is more subdued—but that’s part of its charm! If you want a Wolful’s pick that won’t overlap with everyone else’s choices, go with this one!
Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITY
BLANKEY JET CITY is a legendary rock band that still has a devoted fanbase.
In the Japanese rock scene, they occupy a charismatic position similar to Nirvana.
I imagine many men in their 40s admired their music as well.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Akai Tambourine (Red Tambourine).
Many of Blankey’s tracks have dramatic jumps in pitch, but this one is quite restrained.
It holds together even when sung with a rough vocal style, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
MARIONETTEBOØWY
This was BOØWY’s sixth single, released in July 1987.
Speaking of 1987, it was basically the gateway to the band boom that would follow, and perhaps thanks in part to that, the song became a huge hit and earned the band their first No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
If you’re in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
Back then, having a “hook that hits hard” was considered the top requirement for a hit, and this track delivers with a powerful vocal melody and lyrics—making it both easy to sing and easy to remember.
Its bright, up-tempo feel also makes it a fun song to perform.
Be sure to pick it casually at karaoke and enjoy it.
Japanese Pop Karaoke Songs Easy for Men in Their 40s to Sing (21–30)
FlowerORANGE RANGE
This is ORANGE RANGE’s eighth single, released in October 2004.
I think it’s a track that really lets you enjoy the contrast between the rap-style sections and the melodic sections.
The melody in the melodic parts is very straightforward, easy to remember, and easy to sing, making this another recommended number for men in their 40s who don’t usually sing much.
If you take care to keep the rhythm and groove of the rap parts from becoming flat, it will come across even better, so listen closely to the drum part of the backing track and try singing while feeling the song’s beat.