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 (31–40)
POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Takashi Sorimachi
Takashi Sorimachi has not only been active as an actor but also as a singer.
Many women in their 40s have likely been captivated by his allure.
Speaking of his signature songs, it has to be “POISON ~I can’t even say what I want to say in a world like this~.” The track gained nationwide popularity, partly because it was used as the theme song for the hit drama GTO.
While the song features a lot of low notes, its range is quite narrow at mid1 B to mid2 E, so there’s plenty of room to raise the key.
If you sing it in the right key, there’s nothing particularly difficult about it, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
You are in full color.Eiichi Ohtaki
Eiichi Ohtaki, an artist who laid the foundation for Japanese city pop.
He also worked as a producer and label head, launching talented singer-songwriters such as Tatsuro Yamashita.
Among Ohtaki’s renowned masterpieces is “Kimi wa Ten’nen Shoku” (“You’re Natural Color”).
Although often thought to require a wide vocal range, the actual range is relatively narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.
The melody is expansive, so a certain lung capacity is needed, but the pitch movement is gentle, making it a comparatively easy song to sing.
budKobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is also quite a masterpiece, so it’s a song I’d love for you to sing whether solo or as a duo.
Since Kobukuro are a duo, the vocal range is fairly wide at A#2–A#4, and Kuroda’s part is quite low, so if you’re singing with two people, taking Kuroda’s part might be a good idea! By the way, when I sang this song I had a male partner; I left all the main melody to him and stuck to the harmony! The harmonies in this song are beautiful, so if you have a partner, definitely try tackling the harmonies too! Overall, try singing it with a calm vibe so it doesn’t become too forceful.
I’ve just gotta polish my heartTOKIO
When it comes to TOKIO, many people strongly associate them with rock-tinged, masculine songs.
“Hato wo Migaku-kkya Nai” is a track where you can enjoy that rugged TOKIO vocal style, but the band elements are still relatively light, and overall it comes together with an older, Showa-era idol-like melody.
As a result, the vocal range is fairly narrow throughout, and there are no sections that require complex pitch jumps.
It’s easy to sing regardless of your vocal tone, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Breath of DawnThe Checkers
It was released in 1990 as The Checkers’ 22nd single.
It’s a straightforward love song, and Fumiya Fujii later said in a magazine interview that “we’re singing to everyone who reached out a hand to us.” It’s a classic that was used as the campaign song for the film “Tasmania Story.” When sung with heartfelt emotion, it’s a song that moves listeners.
Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (41–50)
There's always tomorrowRe:Japan
Have you ever found yourself humming “Ashita ga Aru sa” during breaks back in your school days? The original was released in the 1960s, and thanks to its easy-to-listen, familiar melody—and the cover by Re:Japan, a unit formed by comedians—it became a nationwide hit.
It’s guaranteed to get people in their 40s excited together!
A person who loves springGLAY
Another song by a monster band that epitomizes the Heisei era.
They have nothing but great tracks, but I’m really pushing this one.
The guitar sound flowing in the background is beautiful.
You can savor that even at karaoke, and if you can sing it with the same powerful voice as TERU, it’ll absolutely bring the house down.
A refreshing, cool song.