Recommended for men in their 30s: Karaoke songs that were a hit back in the day
For men in their 30s, you’re likely starting to take on more responsibility at work, and even if you don’t actually like singing that much, you may be finding more occasions where you have to go to karaoke for work-related socializing.
In this feature, we’ve put together a selection of easy-to-sing songs recommended for men in their 30s who aren’t usually that keen on singing.
It should also be helpful for those who think, “I actually like singing, but I’m not good at it…,” and end up hesitating to sing at karaoke and the like.
Some of the individual song articles include brief tips and advice on how to sing them well, so please make good use of this piece.
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[Recommended for men in their 30s] Karaoke songs that hyped everyone up back then (91–100)
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze is a four-member music group that has been leading the Japanese reggae scene from the forefront, continually thrilling audiences with their fiery live performances.
Their fifth single, “Junrenka,” became a long-running hit thanks to its straightforward, vividly descriptive message that resonated with listeners.
Its love-filled lyrics are especially heartwarming for those in their 30s, the group’s core generation.
With its emotional melody and catchy rap, it’s a pop tune that’s sure to liven up a karaoke session with friends.
ArmstrongSuchmos
This is a famous song by Suchmos that achieved great success with its high-performance, sophisticated melodic lines.
Yonce’s vocals aren’t as difficult as you might imagine, and since they’re a trendy artist for people in their 30s as well, it’s a song that’s easy to sing, easy to get the crowd going, and perfect for winning points at karaoke.
HAPPYKazuyoshi Saito
Kazuyoshi Saito is a renowned singer-songwriter with a career spanning over 30 years, admired by many fellow musicians for his unique, uncompromising stance that resists trends.
A devoted Loudness fan and former metalhead in his youth, Saito possesses a broad musical range that defies categorization, excelling in rock, pop, and ballads alike.
His subtly awkward, deeply expressive vocals and lyrics are also irresistibly appealing.
Released in April 2025, Saito’s “HAPPY” is an anthemic track propelled by rough-edged guitar sounds, written as the theme song for the TV program “Saturday LIVE News Zigzag.” It’s a song you’ll definitely want to try at karaoke: its wistfully moving melody is sure to resonate across generations.
The rapid-fire vocal line that appears in the chorus takes a bit of practice, but once you get used to it, it isn’t difficult—so sing it repeatedly until you can deliver it smoothly!
Happinessstorm
This is Arashi’s 20th single, released in September 2007.
It’s an upbeat, lively track with a slightly bouncy rhythm and a bright feel.
It also comes across as a quintessential example of idol songs from the 2000s onward.
Thinking about singing it at karaoke, the melody is very simple and easy to sing, so as long as you’re careful not to lose the song’s inherent lightness, I think even those who aren’t confident singers can handle it without any problems.
Since all the members of Arashi sing in unison, it’s also a great one to enjoy by singing together with friends like a chorus!
monologueMotohiro Hata × Naoki Matayoshi
Since his debut in the mid-2000s, Motohiro Hata has been active as one of the leading singer-songwriters in the Japanese music scene.
He’s known for his innate singing voice—often described as a “voice made of steel and glass”—marked by a slightly husky quality and delicate high tones.
He has many fans among fellow musicians, and there are surely people who practice karaoke every day aspiring to his voice.
The song we’re introducing today, Hitorigoto, is a distinctive collaboration between Hata and Naoki Matayoshi.
Matayoshi wrote the lyrics and also performs a spoken reading at the beginning of the track.
Overall, it’s an acoustic, singer-songwriter piece tinged with melancholy.
To be honest, a song like this does demand a high level of expressive ability, but because it’s built on a simple melodic line, it will sound good if you focus on delivering Matayoshi’s literary lyrics as if you’re speaking to the listener.
If possible, try to recreate it including the spoken introduction!
All of the YouthFujifabric
For men in their early thirties, Fujifabric is probably a nostalgic band that colored their twenties.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Wakamono no Subete.” It’s drawn renewed attention recently thanks to a cover by suis, the vocalist of Yorushika.
Although the piece features many long tones, the vocals throughout are kept gentle and restrained.
Since it doesn’t demand powerful volume or drastic pitch changes, even those who aren’t confident in their singing can approach it with ease.
Close your eyesKen Hirai
This is Ken Hirai’s 20th single, released in April 2004.
It was written specifically as the theme song for Toho’s film “Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World,” and it was reportedly Hirai’s first time providing a theme song for a movie.
The song became a major hit, achieving million-selling status with total shipments exceeding one million copies.
Ken Hirai is a singer with exceptionally high vocal skill and expressive power, and he delivers a stunning performance in this track as well.
Yet the song itself is built on a very simple, gentle melody, making it a recommended choice for anyone to sing at karaoke.
When you sing it, try placing the sound against your upper palate inside your mouth; this helps reproduce a voice rich in high-order overtones like his.
As mentioned, it’s a very tender ballad, so take care to keep your tone and breathing smooth and controlled while you sing.