Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s
Has karaoke turned into nothing but a work obligation?
Singing with your boss or coworkers is important, but going to belt out your favorite songs with close friends or your partner feels amazing.
That rush you get the first time you sing a favorite song—while saying, “I don’t remember the lyrics at all!”—is the real charm of karaoke, isn’t it?
So this time, we’re introducing popular karaoke songs chosen by people in their 40s!
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Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s (71–80)
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This is Kobukuro’s 11th single, released in May 2005.
It was reportedly created as the theme song for the NTV drama “Ruri no Shima.” From the arrangement and sound of the backing track to the vocals by the two members of Kobukuro, it’s a beautiful ballad overflowing with a very gentle and soft atmosphere.
The vocal melody contains nothing flashy; it’s very straightforward and beautiful, making it extremely easy to remember and sing.
When you sing it, try to create a clear contrast between the parts that are sung powerfully—such as the chorus—and the other sections.
single bedSharam Q
This is Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.
It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime D・N・A²: A Girl Who’s Lost in Another World, and it became Sharam Q’s first million-selling hit.
It’s a classic, laid-back rock ballad! The way the lyrics fit the vocal melody is very straightforward, and the melodic range is easy for anyone to sing.
Even people who don’t usually sing will find it very approachable.
If you memorize the lyrics and sing with feeling, it will sound even better, so definitely give it a try!
KanadeSukima Switch
It’s Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
It’s one of the standout J-pop classics of the Heisei era, having landed many tie-ins, including being featured in the film “Rough” and used as the CM song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life Insurance’s “Medical Kit R: Sukima Switch ‘Kanade’ for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life” campaign.
If you’re a man in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
Musically, it’s a ballad with a very straightforward and beautiful melody, so I think anyone can hum along and sing it easily.
Try to sing it with care, treating each and every word of the lyrics with importance.
Recommended Japanese pop karaoke songs for men in their 40s (81–90)
cherrySpitz
It’s 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—another quintessential Heisei-era J‑Pop classic! The melody is very easy to remember and sing, so be sure to learn it and have fun singing.
Just be careful not to make your singing feel too heavy.
Not just this track, but many songs released from the late ’90s to the early 2000s were written with karaoke in mind, making that era a treasure trove of karaoke-friendly songs.
I recommend searching from that angle too!
LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota
Released in 1996, this song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Long Vacation” starring Takuya Kimura.
It’s an upbeat, stylish track that, as the title suggests, sings a message of love to someone special.
Perfect for anyone who wants to show a more mature side to listeners!
Sync Of SummerTatsuro Yamashita
This is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 53rd single, released in July 2023.
It was reportedly written specifically as a song for Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial.
When you think of summer, you think of Tatsuro Yamashita!! That image, combined with the song’s title, makes this a summer anthem overflowing with his signature style that truly evokes the season.
The melody crafted with that trademark Yamashita touch doesn’t span a particularly wide vocal range, so it should be very easy to sing even for people who don’t usually sing much.
Throughout the song, it feels best not to overemote—sing it a bit bluntly, with a touch of nonchalance.
HouyouShinichi Kawaharada
This is the sixth single overall by singer and actor Shinichi Kawaharada, released in November 2021.
As for Kawaharada-san performing this piece—actually, this track was produced by me.
I handled the composition, arrangement, keyboard parts, and direction during recording.
In creating it, I focused on crafting an easy-to-sing melody, keeping in mind that Kawaharada-san’s primary profession is acting.
So I believe it’s also approachable for people who aren’t confident singers.
Throughout the song, try to sing gently.