A roundup of recommended Japanese songs for karaoke that will excite men in their 80s
When you have a chance to do karaoke with someone much older, it can be hard to know what songs to sing, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce lively songs that are especially likely to please men in their 80s.
I hope this will be helpful for staff planning karaoke as a recreation activity at care facilities, as well as for those who want to enjoy karaoke with grandparents at family gatherings.
I’ve selected a wide range of songs—from hits around the 1950s to enka from the 1980s—so you’re sure to find something they’ll enjoy.
Use this article as a guide, and have fun doing karaoke together!
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Japanese pop songs that will excite men in their 80s: Recommended karaoke tracks (11–20)
Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko
Kiyohiko Ozaki’s “Mata Au Hi Made” is a masterpiece that delicately portrays the bittersweetness of a parting moment.
Its beautiful melody and Ozaki’s emotionally rich vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
Since its 1971 release, it has been widely cherished, winning the Japan Record Award and the Japan Kayō Award, and being performed on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a song that speaks to people of all generations who have experienced farewell.
Try singing it while thinking of someone dear—you’re sure to feel a profound sense of emotion.
youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran
Released in 1976 under the name Koichi Morita & Top Gallant, “Seishun Jidai” is a youth-tinged number in which Yū Aku’s lyrics and Koichi Morita’s composition are a perfect match.
It delicately captures feelings everyone experiences in their teens—aching first love and hopes for a bright future.
A timeless classic, it has been loved across generations, including an appearance at the 1977 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen and numerous covers by later artists.
Sing it with your family, and it’s sure to spark lively reminiscences.
There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu
This work humorously portrays a young man who has fallen in love with a schoolgirl in a sailor uniform he sees at the station every day, yet can’t quite find the courage to speak to her.
Its optimistic message—that even if you fail, there’s always tomorrow—warms listeners’ hearts.
Sung by Kyu Sakamoto in 1963, the song became a major hit, selling around 800,000 copies, and was later covered by artists such as Ulfuls and Re:Japan.
Its bright major-key melody and catchy chorus are the kind that make you smile the moment they start playing in an intro quiz: “Oh, it’s this one!” Why not hum along together as you reminisce about the tender feelings of youthful love?
Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio, Yoshinaga Sayuri
This song, a duet by Yukio Hashi and Sayuri Yoshinaga in 1962, is a classic of youth pop that won the 4th Japan Record Award and sold a total of about 2.6 million copies.
With lyrics by Takao Saeki and music by Tadashi Yoshida—their golden partnership—the words, likened to stars and rain, gently weave a message urging listeners to keep dreaming no matter their circumstances.
The piece was adapted into a film by Nikkatsu in 1963 and was also chosen as the entrance march for high school baseball.
It’s a song I’d love for everyone to hum together on a cold winter’s day in a warm room.
Why not spend some time sharing memories of your hopeful younger days, carried along by its tender melody?
Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu
This iconic song, emblematic of the Group Sounds boom, is a refreshing piece of surf music that sings of youth by the seaside.
Released in November 1966 as their debut single, it became a massive hit, selling over a million copies.
The beautiful resonance of the 12-string electric guitar and the lyrics depicting memories on the beach are striking, vividly evoking summer scenes.
The song was also used as a movie theme and has continued to be covered by many artists.
It’s a perfect track for reminiscing about nostalgic youthful days or for summer recreation.