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[Karaoke] Japanese Classics That Get Men in Their 70s Fired Up! Nostalgic J-Pop Collection [2025]

There are many people in their 70s who are still active, spending their days working, enjoying hobbies, and staying on the go.

That said, health is important too, and karaoke is a great hobby to recommend.

It can help relieve stress and stimulate physical functions.

Those who are currently in their 70s spent their youth from the 1960s to the 1970s, so this article gathers nostalgic Japanese hit songs from that era—GS (Group Sounds), kayōkyoku, enka, folk, and more—for those who grew up listening to a wide variety of hits in their younger days.

These are all songs that will get the crowd going when sung by men in their 70s, so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

[Karaoke] Japanese Classics That Get Men in Their 70s Fired Up! Nostalgic J-Pop Collection [2025]
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1eastYokohama TwilightHiroshi ItsukiAgainst the backdrop of Yokohama’s night skyline, it portrays a poignant scene of farewell...
2eastWoman’s PathPINKARA TrioThe Pinkara Trio was formed in 1963...
3eastSōemonchō BluesKatsuji Heiwa and the Dark HorseThis work, beloved as a classic song from the Showa era. 1972...
4eastLove You, TokyoAkira Kurosawa & Los PrimosA monumental work of mood kayō set against the backdrop of Tokyo nights...
5eastIzakayaHiroshi Itsuki, Nana KinomiA gem of a duet overflowing with nostalgia and warmth…
6eastTo say goodbyeBilly BanBanBilly BanBan began their activities in 1968...
7eastAutomobile Show SongAkira KobayashiThe signature song of Mr. Akira Kobayashi, released in 1964…
8eastA life full of scarsKoji TsurutaThe Showa-era maverick, Koji Tsuruta, left behind the famous song “...
9eastA solitary journey to MichinokuJoji YamamotoSet against the landscapes of Tohoku, I poured out my aching feelings…
10eastYou were young back then.The SpidersFounded in 1961 by drummer Akichi Tanabe…
11eastI look up as I walkKyu SakamotoKyu Sakamoto’s 1961 release “Ue…”
12eastFlower NecklaceThe Tigers
Flower NecklaceThe Tigers
The Tigers took the world by storm in the 1960s...
13eastA café in a student districtGaroGaro is a Japanese folk... band formed in 1970.
14eastBeach of MemoriesThe Wild OnesA refreshing portrayal of the bittersweet love of a summer day, The...
15eastHello from countries around the worldHaruo MinamiAs the theme song for the 1970 Osaka Expo...
16eastForever with youYuzo KayamaA timeless Showa-era classic that will be sung forever. Yuzo Kayama…
17eastSūdara-bushiHitoshi UekiCaptivating with its unique melody and playful, whimsical lyrics...
18eastDrifters’ Zundoko BushiThe DriftersThe Drifters are a fusion of music and comedy...
19eastForever with youYuzo KayamaYuzo Kayama was born in Yokohama in 1937...
20eastUntil we meet againKiyohiko OzakiKiyohiko Ozaki was a singer from Kanagawa Prefecture, and…
21eastTSUNAMISouthern All StarsKeisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
22eastBeach of MemoriesThe Wild OnesSummary (20 characters): A classic Group Sounds hit. Surf music released in 1966. A massive hit selling over 1 million copies.
23eastSake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo KawashimaEigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
24eastfestivalSaburō KitajimaPowerfully singing of the scenes and emotions of traditional Japanese festivals…
25eastThe City of Love, SapporoYujiro IshiharaA signature song by Yujiro Ishihara set against the Sapporo Clock Tower. Released in 1972, it sold 650,000 copies and helped promote the appeal of the Sapporo Olympics.
26eastBoyhoodYosui InoueA nostalgic song brings back memories of my childhood.
27eastParting at 22Princess KaguyaA classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
28eastNational Sake-Drinking Festival Song of JapanbarracudaA heartwarming classic about enjoying a drink, loved across the nation
29eastShirake Bird OndoMasao KomatsuMasao Komatsu’s Nostalgic Direction Ondo
30eastWhat’s your name, Antiene?Tony Tani
What's your name, Antiene?Tony Tani
Music filled with laughter, warmth, and humor
31eastTraveler,Yuzo KayamaAn anthem cheering on travelers who look ahead while remembering their hometown. A masterpiece in which Yuzo Kayama’s clear, transparent voice deeply resonates with the heart.
32eastOh, sake!Ikuzo YoshiIkuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece: an enka song that profoundly portrays life
33eastThe Camellia Sasanqua InnEisaku OkawaSummary (20 characters): A 1982 single by Eisaku Ōkawa. A masterpiece of enka that overlays feelings onto winter sasanqua flowers, expressing unrequited love.
34eastBrother ShipsIchiro TobaSummary (20 characters): A classic enka depicting the bond of fisherman brothers. Toba Ichiro’s deep, rugged vocals are compelling.
35eastTokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Tokyo CachitoFrank Nagai
Summary (20 characters): A Showa-era classic by Nagai Frank. Set against the nights of Akasaka, it portrays the bittersweetness of adult love with an urban touch.
36eastSnow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
Snow CountryIkuzo Yoshi
The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
37eastTraveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
Traveler of the NorthYujiro Ishihara
A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
38eastBlue MountainsIchiro FujiyamaA masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
39eastNorth TavernTakashi HosokawaA fleeting moment of love born in a northern tavern, a moving masterpiece
40eastSwim, Taiyaki-kunMasato ShimonMasato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
41eastThe Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo OkaOkada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
42eastOtomi-sanKasuga HachirōClassic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
43eastAbashiri PrisonKen TakakuraKen Takakura is known for his cool, understated style and quiet presence...
44eastAh, Ueno StationHachirō IzawaTokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
45eastA Letter Waiting for SpringTakuro YoshidaHeartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
46eastSong of a Woman’s HeartBarb SatakeIn 1964, Barb Satake’s debut sing…
47east12th graderKazuo FunakiKazuo Funaki was part of the “Gosanke” (the Big Three) in the 1960s...
48eastThank you, night fog, again tonight.Yujiro IshiharaYujiro Ishihara was not only an actor but also a singer...
49eastExaminee BluesTomoya TakaishiTomoya Takaishi is a Kansai-born folk musician born in 1941...