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!

Playlist

Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	to youMONGOL800		MONGOL800's “Anata ni” is an easy-to-sing classic
2	Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSharam Q		Spotlight on Sharan Q’s signature songs and vocal technique
3	SaudadePorno Graffitti		Porno Graffitti's music has a narrow vocal range.
4	Mr.ChildrenSong of Departure		“Tabidachi no Uta,” the theme song of the film “Koizora” — tips for singing it
5	It’s love, right?wacci		For men with low voices: methods to practice vocal range
6	POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Takashi Sorimachi		Takashi Sorimachi’s hit song “POISON,” the theme song of GTO
7	Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSouthern All Stars		Southern All Stars’ classic “Kotodama of Love” is popular at karaoke.
8	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s classic song “JAM”
9	Traveler ~The Longest JourneyBakufū Slump		A classic hit by Bakufu Slump, popular among men
10	Wandering Love SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s “Junrenka” is easy to listen to in the mid-to-low range.
11	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY “GLORIA” doesn’t require powerful vocals; be careful with the high notes.
12	TRAIN-TRAINThe Blue Hearts		The appeal of the punk rock classic “TRAIN-TRAIN”
13	Linda LindaThe Blue Hearts		Punk rock classic, a famous song anyone can sing
14	Love and a Machine GunFlipper’s Guitar		A band emerging from neo-acoustic, with captivating musicality
15	Easy★RiderTamio Okuda		“Easy Rider” is a song I sing at karaoke…
16	Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata		'Naminori Johnny' is a masterpiece and one of Keisuke Kuwata's signature songs.
17	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		H Jungle, a popular reggae-style song
18	The rattlesnake is comingTunnels		Introducing easy-to-sing classic songs by Tunnels
19	Like a white cloudSaru Iwa Ishi		Introduction to Saru Iwaishi’s classic song “Like White Snow”
20	Midnight ShuffleMasahiko Kondo		Masahiko Kondo’s classic song “Midnight Shuffle”
21	Pockets full of rainbowsYellow Magic Orchestra		YMO’s classic songs and diverse music are captivating.
22	Get WildTM NETWORK		I was really into the anime City Hunter...
23	B-BlueBOØWY		BOØWY’s “B-Blue” is an easy-to-sing classic.
24	huge nuisanceUNICORN		Released in 1989, UNICOR…
25	Goodbye to sorrowSafe zone		A poignant love ballad by Anzen Chitai
26	Farewell to Youthful DaysTomoyasu Hotei		Sometimes I think back to the past and feel a bit nostalgic...
27	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		An inspiring anthem that powerfully sings of dreams and hope
28	Full-Power BoySukima Switch		A refreshing masterpiece by Takuya Ohashi that resonates with the heart
29	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN are dentists who are active as musicians
30	Hide-and-seekYuri		Yuuri’s “Kakurenbo” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
31	For loveTamio Okuda		Tamio Okuda, a musician who represents the 1990s
32	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic “Sakurazaka” is a representative song of the Heisei era.
33	TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii		The appeal of Fumiya Fujii’s classic song 'TRUE LOVE'
34	DiscoveryFLYING KIDS		FLYING that depicts the cold of winter and the loneliness of the heart …
35	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		A band that represents Japan’s punk rock scene...
36	Love will winKAN		The phrase “love will win” is something that’s not so easy to say in everyday life...
37	Ooochie KoochieOoochie Koochie		A unit song by Koji Kikkawa and Tamio Okuda
38	ultra soulB’z		A song of the heart that challenges the limits and pursues dreams
39	lipsGLAY		GLAY's smash hit that depicts a heartrending love
40	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An energetic song that sings of passionate love
41	Embracing SummerTUBE		A timeless song that portrays summer youth and a bittersweet love
42	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		Energize your heart with a rock tune of love and gratitude
43	ForeverThe Gospellers		The moving power of a classic song that sings of eternal love
44	TSUNAMISouthern All Stars		A classic song that captures the pain of heartbreak: the melody of 'Tsunami'
45	Beard and BoobsUnicorn		A masterpiece depicting the conflict between love and work in a salaryman's life
46	I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito		A classic that gently wraps our youthful memories
47	homeYusaku Kiyama		A warm ballad of a father's love for his child
48	White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		A moving song of winter love that sings of warmth
49	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		A youthful classic: BAAD’s passionate melody
50	HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution		A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
51	Sorry, cowboy.Ushirogami Hikaretai		Feelings of a Transfer Student, an '80s Idol Song
52	Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Hironobu Kageyama & BROADWAY		A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors
53	Burning HeroHiroyuki Okita		A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
54	sonetACIDMAN		The song of life woven by Hokkaido’s nature
55	My WayDef Tech		A song of courage to live as yourself
56	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo Kawashima		A masterpiece that depicts the emotions of men and women and the subtleties of the heart
57	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s cheer song celebrating the start of a new chapter in life
58	First loveKozo Murashita		As the fifth single by Kozo Murashita, 19…
59	FlowerFujii Kaze		A song overflowing with kindness, like the spring sunshine...
60	WON’T BE LONGBubblegum Brothers		An Awa Odori-style cheer song that gives you energy and courage
61	Rainy BlueHidemasa Tokunaga		This song, known as a bittersweet heartbreak ballad...
62	Until the world endsWANDS		WANDS’ signature song that was a huge hit in the ’90s...
63	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		It’s B’z’s 27th single, and it was featured on television…
64	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		This work, which depicts a poignant scene of parting, is Yasushi Nakanishi...
65	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s classic song “Pearl” is a must-listen.
66	rose flowerkururi		Kururi’s classic song “Rose Flower” is moving.
67	To live by loving and being lovedKenji Ozawa		Kenji Ozawa’s classic song “To Love and Be Loved, That’s How We Live”
68	seagullZen of the Wild Fox		The moving masterpiece 'Kamome' by Yakozen is a must-listen.
69	Shangri-LaDenki Groove		Denki Groove’s classic song “Shangri-La” is easy to sing.
70	MARIONETTEBOØWY		BOØWY’s hit song released in 1987...
71	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 3rd single, a song featured in a drama
72	FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T		The third single by H Jungle with t
73	Farewell, my beloved dangersJUN SKY WALKER(S)		The band JUN SKY, which was active in the ’90s …
74	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids' 1997 debut single
75	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		MONGOL 800’s popular songs and album are big hits
76	FlowerORANGE RANGE		A hit song by ORANGE RANGE, with a great melody.
77	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		The samba rhythm and the pleasant melody are striking…
78	A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro		Kobukuro’s 11th work, a ballad that serves as a TV drama’s theme song
79	single bedSharam Q		Sharam Q's first million-selling hit song
80	KanadeSukima Switch		It’s Sukima Switch’s second single, and 20…
81	cherrySpitz		The 13th single by Spitz, released in 1996...
82	LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota		A 1996 release, a TV series starring Takuya Kimura...
83	Sync Of SummerTatsuro Yamashita		Tatsuro Yamashita’s new summer single, a commercial jingle
84	HouyouShinichi Kawaharada		Shinichi Kawaharada’s sixth single, an easy-to-sing song.
85	The Beatles I saw were inside the TV.Kazuyoshi Saito		A youthful message song that sings of feelings for the era
86	countrysideKoji Tamaki		The eleventh stu... released in 1996
87	globeKenshi Yonezu		A piece created as the main theme song for a film directed by Hayao Miyazaki...
88	Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s 3rd single, the theme song for a TV drama
89	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		This piece, known for stirring a fiery passion in a man's heart…
90	Point Of No ReturnCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S.		A two-man unit, C..., boasting overwhelming vocal prowess
91	Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita		A classic Christmas song: Tatsuro Yamashita’s masterpiece.
92	A Tearful RequestThe Checkers		If you're in your 40s, you probably experienced the Checkers in real time...
93	No more tears are neededMasayuki Suzuki		The appeal of a song that balances sensuality and singability
94	Endless Road19		For men in their 40s! The masterpiece of the 19s, 'Endless Road'
95	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		A modern arrangement of nostalgic folk songs
96	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a moving masterpiece.
97	HOWEVERGLAY		GLAY’s classic song “HOWEVER” is a heartfelt, iconic ballad.
98	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A poignant masterpiece brimming with mature charm; an easy-to-sing classic.
99	I can’t love anyone but you anymore.KinKi Kids		The famous song by KinKi Kids, “I Can’t Love Anyone but You.”
100	GIFTMr.Children		Mr.Children’s iconic song “GIFT,” sung with passionate intensity
101	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Mr. Children’s “Namonaki Uta” is a masterpiece.
102	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		Let’s sing Mr.Children’s classic hit “Dakishimetai” with passion!
103	twilightTHE BLUE HEARTS		An inspiring classic that paints scenes of youth
104	loadTHE Toraba-ryu		Poignant masterpiece songs, popular among men in their 40s
105	Velvet Poemback number		back number’s fight song and movie theme song
106	Give it some guts!!Ulfuls		A classic by Ulfuls, a nostalgic tune for those in their 40s
107	ArcadiaKirinji		Introducing Kirinji’s classic song “Arcadia.”
108	balladKetsumeishi		A moving ballad sung by a man in his forties
109	Monochrome RainbowShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada’s classic song “Monochrome Rainbow”
110	VIBES BY VIBES10-FEET		From the intro, it has a rock-like sound, and in the A section...
111	Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND		His distinctive character-like singing voice intertwines with love and...
112	HIGH FIVE!!ROACH		It even starts off with some death growls, so I feel like it’d be hard to sing…
113	The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS		Blue, which could be called the very symbol of Japanese rock bands…
114	Hand in handKariyushi 58		It starts with a light, upbeat sound and gets more fun…
115	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		When autumn comes, I can’t help but gaze at the moon wistfully...
116	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		The gradually building flow of the song brings a pleasant sensation...
117	KanadeSukima Switch		Among the many famous songs by Sukima Switch, in terms of name recognition...
118	Music HourPorno Graffitti		This song, with its lively, catchy riff, is perfect for karaoke…
119	wandererTamio Okuda		Although it’s my first time hearing it, the melody feels somehow nostalgic…
120	The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyKenji Ozawa		Kenji Ozawa, affectionately known by the nickname “Ozaken,” ...
121	I love youYasuyuki Okamura		Many people were obsessed with it in their youth: Yasuyuki Okamura’s “Po…”
122	Close your eyesKen Hirai		People who are confident in their singing tend to belt out ballads, but…
123	I won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara		If you're a man in your 40s, you've probably gotten hooked on this song at least once...
124	Let’s do our best.SMAP		Refresh yourself with a salaryman support song!
125	240 Million EyesHiromi Go		Hiromi Go, known for his universally appealing hit numbers...
126	I wanted to kiss you again.B’z		A classic B’z song for karaoke, and so heartbreakingly...
127	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		Judy and Mary’s songs are popular with both men and women…
128	hanabiQ;indivi + Kiyosaku		The acoustic guitar and vocals sing back and forth...
129	ProgressShikao Suga		NHK “Professional: The Way of Work…”
130	Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Yu Takahashi		I felt down and went to karaoke to relieve stress...
131	Dream FlowerHiroshi Madoka		The famous song by Hiroshi Madoka, who is also active as a TV personality…
132	Look up at the stars in the nightKyu Sakamoto		As a popular song from the Showa era, it boasts exceptional fame and perfection…
133	Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa		It took the world by storm as a song sung by a man in a feminine style...
134	YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Hideki Saijo		Overseas artist Village Peop...
135	Gatchaman SongAkira Tani		A famous voice loop and distinctive melodic sections are characteristic of the old...
136	BE MY BABYCOMPLEX		The complex that every man in his forties inevitably goes through...
137	Dunbine, fly!MIO		If you're a man in your 40s, I suppose you'd be from the Gundam generation…
138	Lingering Halloween vibesTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		People in their 40s who like melodious guitar rock...
139	Dracula La[Alexandros]		When it comes to classic Halloween costumes, Dracula is…
140	Super Chance1986OMEGATRIBE		A funk band that epitomized the Showa era, 1986 O…
141	I’m falling in love with you againBilly BanBan		It saw an explosive resurgence after being featured in a TV commercial...
142	I can hear the Rain-Dance.Koji Yoshikawa		It’s a bass-driven track, brimming with mature allure…
143	North TavernTakashi Hosokawa		The poppy rhythm feels pleasant against the enka-driven vibe…
144	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		A single released in 1993 that was featured on television...
145	innocent worldMr.Children		Released in 1994, Mr. Childr…
146	If only I had held you tighterWANDS		A hit song from the ’90s, a classic by WANDS
147	crimsonX JAPAN		A legendary figure that everyone knows, regardless of age or gender...
148	Tokyokururi		The band that made its major debut in 1998, …
149	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		A heartwarming love song themed around love. 19…
150	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		This piece, known as one of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature songs...
151	MarionetteBOØWY		In their forties, when Kyosuke Himuro and Tomoyasu Hotei were members...
152	You’re going way too fast.GARLIC BOYS		The idol group Momoiro Clover Z...
153	GandharaGodiego		It was used as the ending theme for the drama “Journey to the West”...
154	All of the YouthFujifabric		Fujifabric has many great songs, and...
155	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		As one of DaijiMAN Brothers Band’s representative songs…
156	Strong feelings, strong loveKenji Ozawa		Kenji Ozawa's signature song is filled with deep love and strong will...
157	I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki		A classic filled with the purity and poignancy of youth...
158	loverMasayuki Suzuki		A masterpiece that vividly depicts a heartrending love. 19...
159	BoyhoodYosui Inoue		A hit song of the Heisei era that will be sung forever...
160	GOLDFINGER`99Hiromi Go		A song released in 1999, Rick…
161	Summer Days of 1993class		“Summer Days of 1993” was a million-selling hit...