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Unlike karaoke with friends of a similar age or close coworkers, when it comes to karaoke as a second round after client dinners or drinks with bosses who are one or two generations older, you can’t help but be careful with your song choices.
Many new professionals are probably wondering what songs they should sing.
In this article, we introduce foolproof karaoke picks: timeless classics loved across generations—centered on the hit songs from your bosses’ youth—as well as recent buzzworthy tracks widely known even in mainstream households.
We’ve also selected Showa–Heisei era songs familiar to younger people via TikTok and more, so you’re sure to find something you can sing!
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[2025] Smooth sailing at karaoke and work! Safe, crowd-pleasing songs that won’t miss with your boss or at business karaoke (1–10)
innocent worldMr.Children
Renowned as a refreshing yet powerful message song, this piece is one of Mr.
Children’s signature tracks.
It sings about the importance of pursuing a pure heart and dreams amidst life’s complexities, offering a warm push to those who listen.
Released as a single in June 1994, it became the band’s first to top the Oricon weekly chart and also ranked No.
1 for the year.
Widely known as a theme for a Japan Coca-Cola commercial, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 36th Japan Record Awards.
Beloved across generations, this classic is a foolproof pick for workplace karaoke.
The chorus is easy for everyone to sing, guaranteed to create a sense of unity—so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
cherrySpitz
Spitz is a hugely popular band that made their major debut in 1991.
Their 1996 release “Cherry” was a massive hit that even achieved million-seller status.
It’s often sung at karaoke, so there are probably many people who say, “It’s not my generation, but I know this song!” With its gentle, soothing lyrics and melody, it’s a safe pick for any occasion.
TSUNAMISouthern All Stars
Just hearing the intro, with its strikingly beautiful piano melody, is enough to make a bittersweet emotion well up in your chest—many of you might feel the same.
Released in January 2000, this timeless ballad by Southern All Stars also became widely beloved as the theme song for the popular TV show segment “Mirai Nikki III” on “U-nan no Hontoko!”.
The song achieved an astonishing 2.
936 million sales and won the Grand Prize at the 42nd Japan Record Awards.
Its lyrics, which overlay an uncontainable yearning for a beloved person with the irresistible forces of nature, deeply stir the listener’s heart.
With a melody known across generations, it’s sure to resonate even at karaoke with your boss, gently filling the room with moving emotion.
Lullaby of a Serrated HeartThe Checkers
This is the Checkers’ memorable debut work, which straightforwardly sings of the frustrations of youth, the bonds between friends, and the bittersweet memories of adolescence.
Fujii Fumiya’s vocals over an up-tempo rock ’n’ roll track really resonate, and the lyrics written in a traditional 7–5 rhythm leave a strong impression.
The catchy saxophone intro is unforgettable once you hear it.
Released in September 1983, this single initially struggled in sales, but drew attention thanks to the massive success of their second single, eventually reaching No.
8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Its frequent use in the TBS drama “Uchi no Ko ni Kagitte…” also helped it gain widespread popularity.
It’s included on the album “Zettai Checkers!!” too.
Whether you were listening in real time back then—perhaps at an office karaoke now—or you’ve discovered Showa and Heisei melodies through TikTok, you’ll likely feel a sense of nostalgia.
It’s the perfect song to lighten the mood, a classic that people of all generations can sing along to together.
BEYOND THE TIME (Beyond the Möbius Universe)TM NETWORK
Transcending its role as the theme song for the 1988 film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack, BEYOND THE TIME (Möbius no Sora wo Koete) is widely known as one of TM NETWORK’s signature masterpieces.
Tetsuya Komuro’s grand yet catchy melody and Takashi Utsunomiya’s heartrending, powerful vocals truly move the listener.
Notably, it was also used as an insert song in the June 2025 broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, testifying to a timeless appeal that crosses generations.
At karaoke, if you sing it with an awareness of its epic scale, you’re sure to get the crowd going!
Tonight is the boogie backKenji Ozawa feat. Scha Dara Parr
With its funky rhythm and buoyant melody, this track is so full of magical euphoria that anyone who hears it will find their body moving before they know it! It captures both a lightness that makes you forget the bustle of the city and an intimate exhilaration like chatting with friends all night long.
The lyrics convey a sense of liberation from everyday life and the joy of sharing sparkling moments with your crew, setting listeners’ hearts dancing.
Released in March 1994 as an unexpected collaboration between Kenji Ozawa and Scha Dara Parr that shook the music scene at the time, it also drew attention as a P’PARCO commercial song.
More recently, in 2022, a fresh mashup version by tofubeats featured in Suntory’s Horoyoi commercial—still vivid in our memories.
With a catchiness loved across generations, it’s guaranteed to create a sense of unity and get the room buzzing if you sing it with your boss and coworkers at company karaoke! It’s easygoing and fun, making it a foolproof pick when you’re unsure what to choose.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama
A masterpiece that captures both the intensity and delicacy of romantic feelings.
The lyrics, filled with deep affection for a loved one and a wish to be by their side, resonate with many.
Released in October 1992, this song was used as the theme for a Fuji TV drama and sparked a huge response.
It sold over one million copies in just 20 days after release and has remained beloved ever since.
How about choosing this song for karaoke after a business dinner with your boss or clients? Its relatable lyrics across generations and pleasant melody are sure to create a warm, friendly atmosphere.