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 pop songs for karaoke for men in their 30s (51–60)
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls
This rock tune celebrating the joy of pure love is a fan favorite that showcases Ulfuls’ musicality to the fullest.
Its lyrics, which candidly express gratitude to a loved one, resonate deeply, and together with its bright, catchy melody, the song lifts listeners’ spirits.
Released in February 1996, it was included on the album “Banzai” and also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Goddess of Victory.” Moreover, it won the Excellence Award at the 38th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a perfect track for getting pumped up at karaoke with friends or for reminiscing about special memories with someone important.
TSUNAMISouthern All Stars
Known as a masterpiece that likens the pain of heartbreak to a tsunami, this work is a moving love song celebrated as one of Southern All Stars’ signature pieces.
It’s a gem of a ballad that expresses the sorrow of losing someone dear through a grand melody, fully showcasing Keisuke Kuwata’s exceptional songwriting and composing talent.
Released in January 2000, it topped the Oricon weekly charts and won the Japan Record Award the same year.
It was also selected as the theme song for the popular segment “Mirai Nikki III” on the TV program “U-nan no Hontoko!,” becoming a classic beloved across generations.
As a heartwarming song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of losing someone special, it’s also highly recommended for karaoke.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda
The song “Love Story wa Totsuzen ni” is a famous track performed as the theme song for Tokyo Love Story, a hugely popular TV drama based on Fumi Saimon’s manga that aired from January 1991 and became a social phenomenon.
It’s a very sleek and stylish song, making it a recommended karaoke choice for people in their 30s.
Hungry SpiderNoriyuki Makihara
Noriyuki Makihara’s song “Hungry Spider” features a bright Latin rhythm driven by the percussive conga beat that lifts your spirits, making it a lively, fun track guaranteed to get everyone excited at karaoke.
The song was the theme for the TV drama “Labyrinth,” which aired starting in April 1999.
Recommended Japanese pop karaoke songs for men in their 30s (61–70)
Parting CityMasayuki Suzuki
The song “Wakare no Machi,” sung by Masayuki Suzuki, is a sophisticated, urbane track whose saxophone tone further enhances its allure.
It’s a captivating number that exudes the charm of a refined adult when sung at karaoke.
Released in September 1989 as Suzuki’s seventh single, the song was written and composed by singer-songwriter Kazumasa Oda.
Snow TrainKiyoshi Maekawa
“Yuki Ressha” (“Snow Train”) is a warm song that wraps your whole body in a sense of bliss—the kind you feel in winter when you sip sake, nibble on oden, and sing just tipsy enough.
With lyrics by Shigesato Itoi, music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, and vocals by Kiyoshi Maekawa, it’s a soothing mood-kayō (Japanese popular ballad) karaoke track I especially recommend for people in their thirties who feel mentally and physically worn out.
Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi
This is the number-one song to cheer up your subordinates: if you invite a junior colleague who’s struggling or upset at work out for karaoke, have a drink together, and sing Ketsumeishi’s “Saraba Namida” for them, it will undoubtedly boost your credibility as a wonderfully caring and thoughtful boss.