Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 30s
Choosing the right songs for karaoke is pretty important, isn’t it?
I’ve agonized over it many times myself.
So this time, I’ve put together a curated list of karaoke songs that will definitely hype up any group of guys in their 30s—just what you’ve been looking for!
Hope you find it helpful.
Use it in all kinds of situations!
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Recommended Japanese songs for karaoke for men in their 30s (21–30)
single bedSha ran Q
This is Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.
It was also used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “D·N·A²: Dokoka de Nakushita Aitsu no Aitsu,” and it became a long-selling hit, marking Sharam Q’s first million-selling single.
So as of July 2023, many people in their 30s have likely heard it.
As this was the 1990s, when the karaoke market was considered crucial for a song’s success, the track is structured to be very easy to remember and sing.
It’s a song I highly recommend even for those who don’t usually sing much.
Since it’s a slightly slow-tempo song, just be careful not to get ahead of the beat when you sing.
ChinatownYazawa Eikichi
Released in 1978, the song that is artistic, transparent, and refreshing—creating a uniquely pleasant musical space—is Eikichi Yazawa’s “Chinatown.” It’s a refreshingly cool, adult karaoke song that’s perfect to sing during the hot summer season.
Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 30s (31–40)
OrangeSMAP
This is an autumn classic by SMAP, who have established a solid position as representative idols of Johnny’s, delivering a glittering, pleasing listening experience.
With modern yet approachable, down-to-earth lyrics, it’s a popular song recommended for men in their 30s.
Endless road19
The folk duo 19, who gained popularity with their orthodox musical style.
While they’re categorized as a folk duo, their sound is actually closer to rock, and they even have songs with a rough, rock-like arrangement.
Among them, the one I particularly recommend is Hatenonai Michi (Endless Road).
There’s a single high note near the end of the chorus, but it’s not so high that you need to use mixed voice; if you sing it in the right key, you should be able to handle it without trouble.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN
ACIDMAN’s major-label debut song “Zōka ga Warau” (“Artificial Flowers Laugh”).
Released at the exceptional price of 300 yen, it became a nationwide hit thanks to its buzz and solid musicality.
If you’re a man who likes bands from the late 30s era, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The singable point of this track is its simple vocal line that you can deliver roughly without any problem.
Because the chorus feels like it’s about to surge but never quite does, the overall range is surprisingly narrow.
There’s no vibrato or operatic-style shouts either, so simply singing with a rough, raspy tone like in the original will be more than enough to make it work.
greenCHEHON
CHEHON’s “Midori,” known as an anthem of weed-themed reggae, seems at first like a whisper of love to a woman, but it actually sings about a man’s love for herb.
The melody is crafted into a warm, gentle reggae vibe.
Since it’s performed by a deejay, the vocal line is relatively easy, with a modest range, and the reggae-typical offbeat on the 2 and 4 is set to a very graspable riddim.
It’s also a well-known track, so be sure to check it out.
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ seventh single, “Tabidachi” (“Departure”).
Released in 2008, it didn’t become an explosive hit, but it still enjoyed moderate success: it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Bokutachi to Chuzaishan no 700 Nichi Sensō” (The 700 Days’ War: Us and the Police Officer) and reached No.
10 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Men in their early 30s may find it familiar.
In short, the song features a fairly simple, uniform vocal line with very gentle pitch movement.
However, it contains a fair number of long notes and the overall range is somewhat high, so it’s necessary to set the key so you can sustain long tones at a relatively high pitch.