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 (111–120)
The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyKenji Ozawa
This song by Kenji Ozawa, affectionately known as “Ozaken,” is great for karaoke.
It opens with a lively sound, and from the first verse to the bridge he belts out a nasal-tinged vocal.
Whether you know him or not, you’re sure to get pumped up as soon as you hear it.
Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s (121–130)
I love youYasuyuki Okamura
It’s a pop band-sound track by Yasuyuki Okamura, a favorite many people were obsessed with in their youth.
His songs are notable for melodies that carry a funky Black music vibe.
The rhythm might be tricky, but if you’re confident in your sense of rhythm, why not try it at karaoke?
Close your eyesKen Hirai
For those confident in their singing, a belted ballad is recommended.
In particular, Ken Hirai’s songs demand both poignancy and power, making him perfect for testing your vocal skills.
This track also has an autumn vibe and is well-known, so give it a try at karaoke in the fall.
I won't fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara
If you’re a man in your forties, chances are you got hooked on this song at least once.
Its lyrics about the bittersweetness of love match perfectly with the cool air of autumn.
Makky’s songs have challenging high notes, so I recommend lowering the key if needed when you sing it.
Let's do our best.SMAP
This song is just perfect for office workers in their 40s.
It has that “let’s do our best again tomorrow!” vibe—how about singing it once after work? It might leave both your mind and body feeling refreshed.
Japanese office workers really do have it tough, don’t they?
240 Million EyesHiromi Go
A song by Hiromi Go, known for numbers that appeal to everyone.
I still think nothing can top this track.
If you’re an adult man or woman, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.
Let’s all sing the chorus together.
Adding some upbeat dance moves will hype it up even more.
I wanted to kiss you again.B’z
A classic B’z song for karaoke, this is a poignantly bittersweet love song for adults.
It tells of ending a passionate, fleeting romance in the autumn, the kind of song that makes your chest tighten just listening to it.
It’s one I especially hope people in their 40s—the grown-ups—will sing.