Lovely karaoke song

Songs popular among men in their 40s. Timeless classics that bring back memories.

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

As a man in your 40s, what kind of music do you usually listen to?

Of course, you probably hear a lot of the latest hits, but chances are you still love the songs that were with you during your youth.

In fact, when it comes to songs popular among men in their 40s today, many of them are tracks that made waves around the 1990s.

In this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of Japanese songs—focusing on hits from that era—that are especially recommended for men in their 40s.

They’re full of classics perfect for karaoke or for listening to in the car, so definitely give them a listen.

They might just bring back memories from those days.

Popular songs among men in their 40s. Classic tracks that bring back memories (141–150)

OCEANB’z

B’z / OCEAN

OCEANB'z

B’z’s “OCEAN” evokes a magnificent oceanic scene.

Released in 2005, the song gained popularity as the theme for the drama “Umizaru: UMIZARU EVOLUTION.” Its lyrics convey a love as vast as the sea to someone precious, delivering emotion that matches the drama’s grand scale.

For those in their 40s who spent their youth with B’z, listening to this song as an adult may bring to mind their own family or beloved partner.

Try listening to it while quietly gazing at the ocean in summer.

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Let's walkJUN SKY WALKER(S)

JUN SKY WALKER(S) – Let’s Walk

Let's Walk - JUN SKY WALKER(S)

This is “Aruite Ikō,” a signature song by JUN SKY WALKER(S), also known by the nickname Junsuka.

They debuted in 1988, disbanded in 1997, and reunited in 2007, and they continue to be active to this day.

Many celebrities are said to be fans of the band, and they seem to be invited to numerous events.

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LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota

Toshinobu Kubota – LA • LA • LA LOVE SONG

LA, LA, LA LOVE SONG by Toshinobu Kubota

It was the theme song of the hugely popular trendy drama Long Vacation, and anyone who watched the show in real time would know it.

Since the ratings were quite high, it’s safe to assume a lot of people are familiar with the song.

I feel the positive mood and the bluesy vibe are exquisitely balanced.

It also made news that British fashion model Naomi Campbell participated as a background vocalist.

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In conclusion

We’ve showcased plenty of songs popular among men in their 40s.

We focused mainly on tracks from around the 1990s—the ones today’s forty-somethings listened to in their youth.

Gathering them like this makes one thing strikingly clear: songs that have been loved for a long time still sound cool today.

This era, when J-pop was at its peak, truly produced so many classics.

Along with your memories of those youthful days, take this chance to enjoy the songs we introduced once again.