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Japanese karaoke songs that are easy for men in their 60s to sing

This time, we checked out Japanese songs that are easy for men in their 60s to sing at karaoke! They’re known for being generally easy to sing, with comfortable pitch, tempo, and volume.

They could make a great addition to your repertoire.

Take this opportunity to use it as a reference!

Japanese karaoke songs that are easy for men in their 60s to sing (61–70)

The season the sun gave usBlue triangular ruler

Released in 1972 as a single by Aoi Sankakujōgi, it was chosen as the theme song for the youth drama “Tobidase! Seishun” and became a hit, selling over 800,000 copies.

The song is also included in elementary and junior high school music textbooks, and it is said to continue being sung by students across generations.

It’s catchy and energetic—perfect for livening up a karaoke session.

In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthChiharu Matsuyama

In the Vast Sky and Earth / Chiharu Matsuyama
Chiharu Matsuyama Amid the Vast Sky and Land

This song is especially popular among men in their 60s and is sung by many people.

Its gentle melody and beautiful, relatable lyrics are well loved.

Because the melody is calm and not difficult in terms of pitch, it’s recommended even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.

freezing rainAkio Kayama

A mature, melodramatic enka that embraces aching love and loneliness—this is Akio Kayama’s debut song.

Its folk-tinged arrangement that gently conveys a woman’s feelings and his richly emotive vocals blend perfectly to create a gem of a classic.

Beginning in December 1977, he sold over 30,000 copies through hand-to-hand sales, and in 1983 he received honors including the Asahikawa Cable Radio Award and the All-Japan Cable Broadcasting Grand Prix.

In 2008, the song was featured in a Kirin Beverage canned coffee commercial, and it continues to be loved by many across generations.

With its relaxed tempo and an accessible melody line that anyone can hum, it’s a highly recommended track that you can sing with confidence at karaoke.

Kiyoshi's Zundoko SongKiyoshi Hikawa

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi [Official]
Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi Hikawa Kiyoshi

A heartwarming, approachable song that makes the most of rhythms found in folk songs and enka.

This masterpiece fully showcases Kiyoshi Hikawa’s charm, beautifully expressing the bittersweetness of love, masculine strength, and longing for one’s hometown.

With his natural vocal talent and refreshing appeal, Hikawa presents a uniquely modern take on the traditional enka worldview.

It was released by Nippon Columbia in February 2002.

The song won the Gold Prize at the 44th Japan Record Awards and is known as one of Hikawa’s signature tracks.

With its relaxed tempo and narrow melodic range, it’s a piece you can sing with a calm mindset.

During the chorus, it’s also nice to have listeners add call-and-response interjections!

North TavernTakashi Hosokawa

Set in a northern country tavern, this heartwarming enka classic captures the very moment a romance begins.

It richly portrays everything from the fateful encounter in a bar district to the deepening of their relationship.

Takashi Hosokawa’s powerful yet delicate vocals brilliantly convey the thrill of a man whose heart leaps at a chance meeting in a tavern.

After its release in March 1982, the song became a huge hit when it was performed on the TV show “Kin-chan no Doko Made Yaru no?” That same year, it won the 24th Japan Record Award and was also performed on the 33rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Blending a light, poppy melody with the emotive depth characteristic of enka in perfect balance, this piece is ideal for singing at a relaxed pace while soaking in the tavern’s atmosphere.

Why not try it as the perfect finale to a fun night out with friends?

Journey of the HeartTulip

This song is the third single by Tulip, released on April 20, 1973.

It was reportedly created with the idea that the romance of train travel would resonate with listeners, taking inspiration from Norihiko Hashida & Climax’s “Hanayome” (The Bride).

The lead vocals were handled not by Zaitsuu, but by Tatsuya Himeno.

It’s a recommended track for those with a sweet, gentle voice.

A café in a student districtGaro

Garo 'The Student District Café'
Cafe Garo in the student district

This is a famous song by Garo, released in 1972.

Many people in their 60s may say their roots are in folk music, and Garo is one of the few folk groups to have performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

The composition was by Koichi Sugiyama, a hitmaker known for Group Sounds-related songs.

He is also known as a composer for video games.