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.

Playlist

Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 60s
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	KanadeSukima Switch		A heart-touching song that depicts farewell, growth, and bonds.
2	In the Middle of a DreamTakao Kisugi		A moving masterpiece that portrays parting and reunion
3	As time goes byKenji Sawada		The peak era of Kenji Sawada’s solo career and hit songs
4	cherrySpitz		A classic song that sings of youthful memories and a positive outlook
5	Darkening RoomYumi Arai		A classic song that sings of a bittersweet farewell at dusk
6	powder snowRemioromen		A heartrending winter love song, a timeless tune that echoes in the heart
7	Stardust StageThe Checkers		A poignant youth anthem by The Checkers
8	Our JourneyMasatoshi Nakamura		A classic youth anthem like sunlight filtering through the trees, resonating in the heart
9	FriendsRebecca		A classic hit by REBECCA that portrays the bittersweet love of youth.
10	MelodyKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki’s Heartfelt Ballads
11	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A heartrending breakup song, a classic by Yasushi Nakanishi
12	I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki		Yutaka Ozaki’s youth ballad: the conflict between youth and love
13	Slow motionAkina Nakamori		A bittersweet first-love song at the beach
14	Love is a mirageGamu		Gamu’s poignant heartbreak love song, a masterpiece.
15	Full of memoriesH₂O		A classic that wraps our youthful memories, resonating in the heart.
16	Goodbye once moreKiyohiko Ozaki		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s beautiful ballad of love and parting
17	First loveKozo Murashita		A classic that portrays Kozo Murashita's first love, with a heart-touching singing voice.
18	TokyoTakajin Yashiki		Yashiki Takajin’s classic song “Tokyo,” depicting the move to the capital
19	While listening to a distant train whistleAlice		A song about the poignancy of youth and the strength to move forward
20	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		A hit song by Yo Hitoto filled with love and peace
21	scarecrowMasashi Sada		During the folk boom, Masashi Sada’s classic song
22	interaction; friendly contact; bondingMasatoshi Nakamura		Passionately sang Masatoshi Nakamura’s famous song “Fureai.”
23	Burn, you fine womanTwist		I recommend Masanori Sera’s classic song ‘Moero Ii Onna’ (Burn, Sexy Woman).
24	Eris with Azure EyesSafe zone		Anzen Chitai’s classic “Eris with the Blue Eyes” — guaranteed to give you goosebumps
25	Another SaturdayShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada’s “Another Saturday” is easy to sing.
26	RunawayRATS&STAR		Rats & Star is J-pop Black music.
27	unconsciously / without realizing itRyudo Uzaki		Ryudo Uzaki's classic song “Without Even Realizing It”
28	Ruby RingAkira Terao		Toshio Terao’s captivating low-pitched vocals
29	ChinatownEikichi Yazawa		Introducing Eikichi Yazawa’s classic song “Chinatown”
30	Dramatic RainJunichi Inagaki		Junichi Inagaki's classic song “Dramatic Rain”
31	I tell lies with these eyes.CHAGE and ASKA		The musical duo CHA…, who have left behind many classic songs,
32	Legend of DreamsStardust☆Revue		Mr. Kaname Nemoto of Stardust Revue has a vocal range…
33	Premonition of LoveSafe zone		The famous song “Koi no Yokan” by Anzen Chitai is a masterpiece.
34	In the night sky after the rainKiyoshiro Imawano		Kiyoshiro Imawano’s masterpiece: the appeal of his emotionally rich songs
35	My chest hurts.Ukadan		Yuka-dan, the leading band of the Osaka blues scene
36	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		J-WALK's signature song 'Nani mo Ienakute... Natsu' (Can't Say Anything... Summer)
37	To the most important personTunnels		The Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
38	DON’T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGY		ZIGGY “DON’T STOP BELIEVING” is easy to sing in the mid-range.
39	My Father’s Longest DayMasashi Sada		Masashi Sada’s classic song, a father’s love for his daughter
40	Setting Sail SASURAIAkira Terao		Terao Akira’s classic song “Shukkō” is perfect for men in their 50s.
41	Goodbye DayTakao Kisugi		Takao Kisugi's classic song "Goodbye Day"
42	California ConnectionYutaka Mizutani		Yutaka Mizutani with a refined charm, an artist whose music is also captivating.
43	If I Could Play the PianoToshiyuki Nishida		Toshiyuki Nishida: the faces of a film actor and a musician
44	Sunset SongMasahiko Kondo		Masahiko Kondo’s classic song “Yuyake no Uta” (Sunset Song)
45	In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthChiharu Matsuyama		A song about believing in dreams and living to the fullest
46	ChampionAlice		Alice's classic song depicts the victory of youth.
47	Bus StopKoji Taira		Let's sing a difficult song with confidence.
48	Cactus FlowerKazuo Zaitsu		Kazuo Zaitsu's classic song, with a gentle melody.
49	Please, God!The Tempters		A fervent prayer of youth and an earnest longing for love
50	A world without youThe Beavers		A rock masterpiece single that portrays the pain of heartbreak
51	The lights of Sakhalin do not go outThe Jenova		Group sounds with a wistful Russian folk song vibe
52	Run, Kotaro!Salty Sugar		A smash hit with a sketch of a betting-obsessed comedian doing live race commentary
53	National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarracuda		A heartwarming classic about enjoying a drink, loved across the nation
54	Marilyn Monroe No ReturnAkiyuki Nosaka		A moving masterpiece that quietly speaks of life's impermanence
55	Strawberry Statement, Once Againbang bang		A timeless song that paints memories of youth, resonating in the heart.
56	Love will winKAN		KAN's famous songs: voices and lyrics that resonate with the heart
57	Funky Monkey BabyCarol		A classic song that portrays pure love, with an unforgettable melody.
58	freezing rainAkio Kayama		A timeless classic whose poignant enka resonates with the heart
59	festivalSaburō Kitajima		A masterpiece that powerfully sings of Japanese festival culture
60	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		A song about living true to yourself, an anthem for life
61	North TavernTakashi Hosokawa		A fleeting moment of love born in a northern tavern, a moving masterpiece
62	Scorpio womanKenichi Mikawa		Representative enka song of Kenichi Mikawa of Scorpio
63	Goodbye to sorrowSafe zone		A poignant love ballad by Anzen Chitai
64	Boat SongAki Yashiro		Aki Yashiro’s classic that suits a nighttime bar
65	loveChiharu Matsuyama		Chiharu Matsuyama's poignant love song story
66	Yagiri no Watashi (Yagiri Ferry)Takashi Hosokawa		Hosokawa Takashi Grand Prize song, smooth and satisfying to sing
67	I Love you,SAYONARAThe Checkers		A bittersweet love song that adorns farewell with love
68	Parting CityMasayuki Suzuki		A ballad depicting the bittersweet end of a love
69	ultra soulB’z		A song of the heart that challenges the limits and pursues dreams
70	SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An energetic song that sings of passionate love
71	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		Energize your heart with a rock tune of love and gratitude
72	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		A song of the heart that overcomes solitude and walks toward the future
73	ForeverThe Gospellers		The moving power of a classic song that sings of eternal love
74	TSUNAMISouthern All Stars		A classic song that captures the pain of heartbreak: the melody of 'Tsunami'
75	WON’T BE LONGBubblegum Brothers		An Awa Odori-style cheer song that gives you energy and courage
76	Beard and BoobsUnicorn		A masterpiece depicting the conflict between love and work in a salaryman's life
77	homeYusaku Kiyama		A warm ballad of a father's love for his child
78	White LoversKeisuke Kuwata		A moving song of winter love that sings of warmth
79	countrysideKoji Tamaki		A masterpiece that portrays life’s struggles and hopes
80	Ruby RingAkira Terao		A cool song that becomes more appealing with age
81	City LightsMasaaki Sakai		Masaaki Sakai’s songs are easy to sing and appealing.
82	loadTHE Toraba-ryu		A masterpiece that powerfully sings of life's path
83	Gatchaman SongMasato Shimon		Showa-era hero song, a tune of speed and courage
84	If we ever meet in the city somedayMasatoshi Nakamura		Masatoshi Nakamura’s moving classic: a song of farewell and memories
85	Sexual Violet No. 1Masahiro Kuwana		1970s rock sound, adult passion
86	AMERICA		Refreshing music that depicts everyday life in America
87	Indigo-colored Letter		Reflections on the past and hopes for the future woven by letters
88	Another Saturday		A heart-touching ballad that portrays the bittersweet pain of unrequited love.
89	A Painting of May		A song depicting feelings of love for family and the emotions of reunion.
90	The road I walked with you		A heartwarming song of self-reflection looking back on life
91	Your smile		Gently singing of feelings for a beloved person
92	Sorrow like snow		The warmth and hope of people felt in the cold of winter
93	The Sun Also Rises		A refreshing song that portrays the power of nature and hope for the future
94	JealousyYosui Inoue		Yosui Inoue's 'Jealousy' expresses jealousy poetically.
95	Riverside HotelYosui Inoue		Yosui Inoue’s classic “Riverside Hotel,” its unique charm
96	The Lonely Hearts Old-Men BandYuzo Kayama and The Yanchers		Yuzo Kayama’s 50th debut anniversary: a masterpiece featuring a star-studded lineup of artists
97	Which platform is for the train to Osaka?Takuro Yoshida		A masterpiece that depicts the transience of life—easy to sing and deeply moving.
98	It was spring, wasn’t it?Takuro Yoshida		Takuro’s classic song “Genki Desu” cheerfully sings about love.
99	Sync Of SummerTatsuro Yamashita		Tatsuro Yamashita’s new summer single, a commercial jingle
100	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyShinji Tanimura		Shinji Tanimura’s classic song, covered as a single by Momoe Yamaguchi
101	How many good faces?Hiromi Go		A flirtation with love— a rhythmic classic
102	Stay by my side just as you areHiromi Go		A love song for an irreplaceable love to which I want to give everything
103	Nice to meet you, melancholy.Hiromi Go		Hiromi Go’s signature song “Yoroshiku Aishū”: the poignancy of love
104	Because I like youHiromi Go		A happy love song whose pure lyrics of love resonate with the heart
105	Melancholy CasablancaHiromi Go		A masterpiece by Hiromi Go born from a radio project
106	An unforgettable personHiromi Go		A bittersweet song that reminds me of an old lover
107	Departure to LoveHiromi Go		Hiromi Go’s 1970s hit song “Departure for Love”
108	Invited to FlamencoHiromi Go		A perfect hot summer song for the first track at karaoke
109	Let’s be happyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		A timeless masterpiece by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that vows love and resonates in the heart
110	Soap bubbleTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		A classic song with moving lyrics, tied in with a TV drama
111	It’s nothing good.Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic song “Rokuna Mon ja Nee”
112	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		A timeless classic loved by all generations to celebrate a wedding.
113	Wandering Love SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s masterpiece “Junrenka,” a classic brimming with melancholy and emotion.
114	Stay 19 forever		A song that gently looks back on memories of youth
115	Love on the Hill		A song about the conflict of love and heartrending emotions
116	Midsummer FruitSouthern All Stars		A moving masterpiece that sings of a bittersweet summer love
117	RobinsonSpitz		A masterpiece whose heart is moved by Spitz’s classic songs
118	Body and soulDown Town Boogie Woogie Band		The passionate song “Mi mo Kokoro mo” is popular.
119	Strawberry Statement, Once Morebang bang		A heart-stirring classic that reflects youth, by Banban
120	BoyhoodYosui Inoue		Yosui Inoue’s famous song that sings of the end of summer
121	Be my bride.Yuzo Kayama		Yuzo Kayama passionately belts out a surfing song.
122	Kanda RiverKosetsu Minami		A classic folk song, rich with emotion
123	Oh, sake!Ikuzo Yoshi		Yoshi Ikuzo’s songs are moving works that resonate with the soul.
124	summer vacationTakuro Yoshida		Takuro Yoshida’s classic song that sings about summer memories.
125	LuoyangTakuro Yoshida		A masterpiece that likens life's journey to the sunset on the horizon
126	setting sunTakuro Yoshida		Takuro Yoshida’s classic “Rakuyō,” a heart-stirring masterpiece
127	Wine Red HeartSafe zone		A classic song by Anzen Chitai about a mature love
128	I’m appearing under my former name.Akira Kobayashi		Akira Kobayashi’s captivating singing voice and the melodies of the nighttime city
129	Dream-Chasing SakeJiro Atsumi		Atsumi Jirō’s signature song: emotion and strength
130	a red handkerchiefYujiro Ishihara		Yujiro Ishihara is a major star who represents the Showa era.
131	TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii		Fumiya Fujii’s classic: a bittersweet love song
132	Flamenco of the StarsTeruhiko Saigō		Have fun singing to Teruhiko Saigō’s flamenco song
133	Goodbye DAY～VINGT ANS VERSION～Hiromi Go		A moist, romantic song for adults
134	The Bride SambaHiromi Go		A bright, up-tempo love song—Hiromi Go’s classic hit
135	MyselfTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		The classic song “Myself” included on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s early albums.
136	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that depicts yearning for the city and the frustration that follows.
137	Only youTeruhiko Aoi		Entertains listeners with a light, upbeat melody
138	Yokohama TwilightHiroshi Itsuki		Hiroshi Itsuki, a karaoke role model with outstanding vocal ability
139	The Scent of CyclamenAkira Fuse		The scent of cyclamen, a captivating classic song
140	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongKiyoshi Hikawa		A classic song by Kiyoshi Hikawa that gives energy and courage.
141	Azusa No. 2hunter		A classic song about a train by a brother duo
142	Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora		Hibari Misora's songs are timeless masterpieces that resonate with the heart.
143	The two of us since then		A poignant story of two people walking separate paths
144	Street Corner of BetrayalKai Band		The singable classic by Kai Band, “Uragi-ri no Machikado” (On the Street Corner of Betrayal)
145	Mother’s SongTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		A heartwarming song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi filled with deep feelings for his mother
146	to youFrank Nagai		A classic by Frank Nagai, a masterpiece that sings of love
147	Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s easy-to-sing hit songs
148	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo Kawashima		Emotionally rich songs popular at karaoke
149	Black Boat SongKiyoshi Hasegawa		A song for connoisseurs: the soul of Kiyoshi Hasegawa
150	Beach of MemoriesThe Wild Ones		The beach of memories is a classic that soothes the heart.
151	Blue ChateauJackey Yoshikawa and the Blue Comets		Fun hit song, let's sing along to the rhythm
152	youthKoichi Morita and Top Gallant		Koichi Morita’s classic songs that are easy to sing at karaoke
153	I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto		A bright and fun song loved across generations
154	SubaruShinji Tanimura		Shinji Tanimura was active as a lyricist, composer, and singer.
155	The Winter RivieraShinichi Mori		A captivating song with Shinichi Mori’s unique worldview
156	Ballad of the RainMasayuki Yuhara		Masayuki Yubara’s songs are catchy and popular.