Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 60s
A karaoke selection for men in their 60s that brings back the youth of the Showa era.
Relive summer memories with Yosui Inoue’s “Shonen Jidai,” the ache of love with Chiharu Matsuyama’s “Koi,” and let Koji Tamaki’s vocals express mature allure to the fullest.
The timeless hits you hummed in your youth will shine anew at karaoke today.
From folk to J-pop, these are songs loved across generations.
Sing a nostalgic tune, and emotions you’d nearly forgotten will vividly return, filling your time with comfort.
Use this article as a guide for your song choices and enjoy wonderful moments with your friends.
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Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 60s (91–100)
Sorrow like snow
This song portrays the warmth of people felt amid winter’s cold, evoking a brightness within poignancy.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni,” and has long been loved as one of Shogo Hamada’s definitive winter classics.
The powerful layering of the band and chorus strongly suggests a hopeful feeling of moving forward.
Its gently ranged melody and relaxed tempo make it easy to sing, so be sure to fully grasp the emotions embedded in the lyrics as you perform.
The Sun Also Rises
This song evokes a refreshing yet powerful feeling, depicting the natural landscape unfolding before us and the hope to move toward the future.
From the opening, where the vocals soar boldly, a grand image of nature comes to mind, drawing you into the song’s world.
The lyrics’ vivid portrayal of the sun overlaps with the breezy sound, conveying a sense of receiving strength from the power of nature.
It gives the impression of quietly nurturing the hope for the future within oneself, so aiming for a relaxed vocal delivery that reflects this image will help emphasize the song’s atmosphere.
JealousyYosui Inoue
Yosui Inoue’s “Jealousy” is a captivating number with a distinctive worldview centered on the theme of jealousy.
Its lyrics poetically express emotions drifting in envy, and if you sing it when you’re struggling with romantic jealousy, those feelings should gradually soften.
His languid, ennui-tinged delivery, which conveys an inexpressible sense of frustration, makes you want to imitate it.
While his songs—old and new—continue to captivate many fans, this piece stands out as a particularly long-running hit.
If you’ve never sung his music at karaoke, why not start by giving this song a try?
Riverside HotelYosui Inoue
Released in 1982, Yosui Inoue’s “Riverside Hotel” didn’t draw much attention at first, but later climbed to No.
11 on the Oricon chart and came to be recognized as one of his signature songs.
With its distinctive vocal timbre, melodic line, and intriguingly cryptic lyrics, this track leaves a strong impression and is a great pick when you want something a bit different for karaoke.
Its slow tempo makes it approachable even if faster songs aren’t your strong suit.
Try singing it with emotion while picturing a seaside hotel!
The Lonely Hearts Old-Men BandYuzo Kayama and The Yanchers
The star-studded collaborative project “Za Lonely Hearts Oyaji Band” has been a hot topic.
This song was released to commemorate Yuzo Kayama’s 50th anniversary since his debut, in collaboration with The Yanchers—a unit made up of Shinji Tanimura, Kosetsu Minami, Masashi Sada, THE ALFEE, and Ryoko Moriyama.
In the song, they sing about passion and bonds that remain unchanged even as the times change.
It will resonate not only with people of their generation but with others as well.
The folk-song vibe is great, too.
Which platform is for the train to Osaka?Takuro Yoshida
A medium-tempo tune whose lyrics, depicting the transience of life and love, gently sink in.
It’s included on the classic 1984 album FOREVER YOUNG.
While the song has a sentimental yet bright atmosphere that wraps around you, and it may seem very easy to sing, in reality its wide vocal range and sharp rises and falls in pitch make it quite challenging.
Even so, the confessional style of singing feels approachable, and with a bit of teamwork among fellow fans or friends, it can become easier and more fun to perform.
It’s a song that can strengthen bonds and inspire the feeling of taking a fresh step forward!
It was spring, wasn’t it?Takuro Yoshida
An uptempo track that sets the tone for the fourth album “Genki Desu,” released in 1972.
Takuro’s cool vocals breezily sing of the fleeting nature of love.
With an extremely low range—its lowest note is mid1 A#—this song is a godsend for men with lower voices.
While the dense lyrics and quick delivery can be a bit challenging, its comfortable, soothing sense of drive makes it easy to sing! Perfect for spring karaoke or when you want to get hyped with one of Takuro’s rock numbers.