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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Japanese karaoke songs that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (51–60)
The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi
Released in 1992 as Yasushi Nakanishi’s second single, this masterpiece weaves heartbreakingly poignant lyrics about a man’s lingering attachment and regret after parting from his lover.
Even after many years since its release, it remains hugely popular in karaoke and has been covered by numerous artists.
Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata
Just hearing that light, tinkling piano intro instantly brings back memories of those summers… It’s a Heisei-era masterpiece that colored the early 2000s! No explanation needed: “Naminori Johnny,” the smash hit released in 2001 under the solo name of Keisuke Kuwata, vocalist of Southern All Stars, is a karaoke staple and has been sung across generations.
With Kuwata’s signature style in full bloom and a wide vocal range, the melody darts busily between low and high notes, which might feel surprisingly challenging when you actually try to sing it.
At the same time, it’s so catchy you can memorize it right away just by listening.
If you sing it with clear contrast—keeping the soaring parts and the rhythmic parts in mind—you can aim for a high score at karaoke!
Orion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGIN
Songs by BEGIN from Okinawa are truly gentle and warm.
Among them, this track is colored by a uniquely Okinawan sense of family love, brought to life by Okinawan instruments, and it just makes you want to dance.
The karaoke room instantly turns into an Okinawan mood, you start craving Orion Beer, and you feel like heading to Okinawa.
Love and a Machine GunFlipper’s Guitar
Flipper’s Guitar was a band that gained popularity for its inventive sound, which distilled neo-acoustic and Shibuya-kei into indie pop.
Many of you may know them as the group that produced two renowned musicians: Cornelius and Kenji Ozawa.
Their song “Love and Machine Gun” is one of their signature tracks.
While it has a jazz flavor, the vocals aren’t particularly jazzy.
Rather, the vocal line is subdued and ennui-laden with little dynamic variation, making it far easier to sing than a lot of typical J-pop.
Japanese karaoke songs that are easy for men in their 40s to sing (61–70)
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
H Jungle with t is a musical unit by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.
The unit was born from the popular TV show “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP,” and their track “WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You’ve Gotta Make a Move~” became explosively popular.
Classified in the genre known as jungle, this work is arranged with a reggae flavor throughout.
Although it features some somewhat loud sections, the overall vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing and perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.
The rattlesnake is comingTunnels
Not only did they score big with variety shows, but the comedy duo Tunnels also enjoyed hits with their songs.
Among the many hit numbers they produced, the one I especially recommend as an easy-to-sing track is Garagara Hebi ga Yattekuru.
It falls under what you’d call a comic song and is mainly aimed at elementary and middle school students, but the vocal line is surprisingly funky and cool.
The overall vocal range is quite narrow, so it’s suitable for men of almost any voice type.
Wandering Love SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi
People in their early 40s belong to a generation for whom laid-back, Unicorn-style rock was trendy, while those in their late 40s grew up exposed to more masculine rock as well.
Many of you may even have listened to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs.
With that in mind, I recommend “Junrenka.” This piece incorporates some folk elements and is arranged primarily in the lower-mid to mid vocal range throughout.
Although a slightly higher phrase appears toward the end of the chorus, it still sits around the mid-high range, so you should hardly encounter any issues from a vocal production standpoint.