Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 30s

The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Flowers, Birds, Wind, Moon”

Ketsumeishi is a music group that sparked a hip-hop boom in the overground scene in the 2000s.

Known for many songs about love and friendship, they’re recognized as a hip-hop group that won over a broad mainstream audience with approachable rap.

Among their tracks, “Kachou Fuugetsu” is particularly easy to sing.

The rap elements are relatively subdued, and the song as a whole is arranged with a melody that has a somewhat Okinawan folk vibe.

The vocal range is narrow and the vocal lines are simple, but there are many sustained notes in the chorus, so you need to pay attention to vocal power and key adjustments.

If I sing to the sky175R

If I sing to the sky

175R is a rock band that made its major debut in 2003.

They announced a hiatus in 2010, but resumed activities in 2016 and continue to perform at many festivals and play live shows.

When you think of 175R, many people probably think first of this song, Sora ni Utaeba.

The song overall gives the impression of having many long tones, which really bring out vocalist SHOGO’s higher register.

The vocal range spans an octave and a half from F3 to B4, which might feel a bit high for male singers.

That said, the song starts mostly in the lower range, so as long as you can handle the rapid, wordy line at the end of the chorus, it’s a very satisfying song to sing.

It builds even more toward the end with call-and-response parts, so definitely give it a try when you want to hype things up at karaoke.

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This track is a major single by B-DASH.

It’s meant to be enjoyed by ear, and if you actually look at the lyrics, the English and Japanese are all jumbled.

But that’s B-DASH’s signature—its English-like vibe makes it really cool.

The vocal range is D#3 to A#4, with the highest note being a high A#; it’s on the higher side, but most of the song sits around D4.

Since it’s a short song, it might be fun to just go with the flow and sing it without worrying about the lyrics! Give it a try!

Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON

CHEHON 'Inpakuto' MUSIC VIDEO

The chorus of this signature track by reggae DJ CHEHON is probably familiar to anyone in their 30s.

The video of him performing it on THE FIRST TAKE has apparently surpassed 10 million views.

In rap, rhythm matters more than pitch.

The first half has a lot of words and keeps a similar rhythm for a while, but in the latter half a more relaxed new rhythm appears, and nailing that switch makes it especially satisfying to sing.

It’s a song that naturally gets your body moving and lifts your mood, so rather than trying to sing it perfectly, approach it with the mindset of having fun and give it a try.

GO!!!FLOW

FLOW “GO!!!” Music Video (TV Anime “NARUTO” Opening Theme)

GO!!! by FLOW, one of their signature songs and the opening theme for the anime NARUTO.

With its driving momentum, it’s a staple in their live shows and feels very band-oriented.

The song structure builds excitement—verse (A) to pre-chorus (B) to chorus—making it a very satisfying listen.

The vocal range, D#3 to B4, is accessible for the average male singer, but be cautious: the pitch rises slightly at the start of the B section, so avoid forcing your voice and straining your throat.

At a brisk tempo of 135 BPM, it’s highly rhythmic, and the chorus features FLOW’s signature rap.

Since FLOW has two vocalists, try trading lines with a partner or getting the crowd involved when you sing it!

Thank you!!HOME MADE Family

HOME MADE Kazoku 'Thank You!!'

HOME MADE Kazoku’s “Thank You!!” is their third single overall and served as the second ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime BLEACH.

At HOME MADE Kazoku’s live shows, instead of fans shouting “Encore!”, they reportedly sing the chorus of “Thank You!!”.

One notable feature of this song is its wide vocal range, spanning A2 to G4.

KURO, who handles the lower parts, mainly sings within the octave starting at A2, while lead vocalist MICRO sings an octave above KURO.

Their call-and-response is wonderful, isn’t it? Although the range is wide, the overall pitch isn’t that high, so it’s relatively easy for men to sing.

Since it’s hip hop, try keeping time with your hands while you sing!

Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Ms. September [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS Outdoor LIVE 2013 ‘Aoi to Mememe’”]

RADWIMPS’ “September-san” is a track included on an album released in 2006, and it’s a laid-back song you can sway your body to while singing.

RADWIMPS often has songs on the higher side, but this one isn’t that high, with a lowest note of A2 and an average pitch around D4.

The range rises a bit in the pre-chorus, so singing with a smooth, driving flow helps the song come together.

Noda’s vocal timbre is distinctive, but if you can produce an overall soft tone, your singing will resemble his more—so try performing it gently.