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Uplifting songs recommended for men in their 50s

For those in their 50s who are still incredibly busy with work, you want to tackle your job with full power and put your energy into your hobbies, too.No matter the era, everything requires stamina.Here are some uplifting Japanese songs recommended for men in their 50s.

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Uplifting songs recommended for men in their 50s
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1eastFanfareTamaki Kōji
FanfareTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Koji Tamaki’s theme song is popular among people in their 50s.
2eastYoung manSaijō Hideki
Young manSaijō Hidekiplay_arrow
Excited young men, igniting the crowd with smiles and choreography!
3eastTracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu
Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Singing of memories and hope in a classic by Southern All Stars
4eastOur TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A cheer song by The Elephant Kashimashi
5eastLORIOUS DAYSHotei Tomoyasu
LORIOUS DAYSHotei Tomoyasuplay_arrow
Introducing Tomoyasu Hotei’s signature song “GLORIOUS DAYS.”
6eastYou are not aloneDEEN
You are not aloneDEENplay_arrow
DEEN’s popular Dragon Ball GT ending song
7eastcountrysideTamaki Kōji
countrysideTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
Theme song of Koji Tamaki’s smash hit “Coach”
8eastChanchanko ~KANREKI 60~Pikotarō
Chanchanko ~KANREKI 60~Pikotarōplay_arrow
A catchy song by Piko Taro celebrating a 60th birthday (kanreki)
9eastTRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
A youthful rock song loved by athletes
10eastLegend of DreamsSutādasuto☆Rebyū
Legend of DreamsSutādasuto☆Rebyūplay_arrow
Karaoke Song Introduction by Nemoto Stardust
11eastIn the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō
In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirōplay_arrow
Kiyoshiro Imawano’s masterpiece: the appeal of his emotionally rich songs
12eastBambinaHotei Tomoyasu
BambinaHotei Tomoyasuplay_arrow
"Bambina" is an easy-to-sing classic rock song.
13easthuge nuisanceyunikōn
huge nuisanceyunikōnplay_arrow
The sorrow of a salaryman whose newlywed life falls apart due to a solo job transfer
14eastIn the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharuplay_arrow
A classic youth-encouragement song by Chiharu Matsuyama
15eastTraveler ~The Longest Journeybakufū suranpu
Traveler ~The Longest Journeybakufū suranpuplay_arrow
Cheer song from Susume! Denpa Shonen, an uplifting track
16eastSun’s Komachi AngelB’z
Sun’s Komachi AngelB'zplay_arrow
Introducing B’z’s catchy pop classics
17eastDON’T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGY
DON'T STOP BELIEVINGZIGGYplay_arrow
ZIGGY’s iconic 80s classic is popular among people in their 50s.
18eastI can’t be single‑minded.kome kome CLUB
I can’t be single‑minded.kome kome CLUBplay_arrow
Kome Kome Club’s classic hit: a song in a comfortable mid-range that’s easy to sing.
19eastGLORIAZIGGY
GLORIAZIGGYplay_arrow
ZIGGY “GLORIA” doesn’t require powerful vocals; be careful with the high notes.
20eastTRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsu
TRAIN-TRAINZa Burū Hātsuplay_arrow
The appeal of the punk rock classic “TRAIN-TRAIN”
21eastCan’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK
Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALKplay_arrow
J-WALK's signature song 'Nani mo Ienakute... Natsu' (Can't Say Anything... Summer)
22eastEasy★RiderOkuda Tamio
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamioplay_arrow
Okuda Tamio’s signature song, Wingroad commercial
23eastBeard and Boobsyunikōn
Beard and Boobsyunikōnplay_arrow
The male psyche wavering between work and love
24eastA Man’s Badge of HonorYokohama Ginbae
A Man’s Badge of HonorYokohama Ginbaeplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the passionate hearts of young people, driven by a rebellious spirit
25eastTo the most important personTonneruzu
To the most important personTonneruzuplay_arrow
The Tunnels’ classic song “To the Most Important Person”
26eastBelieve in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki
Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
The hit story of Hideaki Tokunaga’s popular song “Hero”
27eastSPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEY
SPARKTHE YELLOW MONKEYplay_arrow
Love Song of The Yellow Monkey
28eastEndless JourneyMr.Children
Endless JourneyMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Encouragement songs by Mr.Children
29eastIn the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirō
In the night sky after the rainImawano Kiyoshirōplay_arrow
Among Kiyoshiro Imawano’s many cheer/encouragement songs...
30eastLinda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSplay_arrow
The punk debut song by THE BLUE HEARTS
31eastSOMEDAYSano Motoharu
SOMEDAYSano Motoharuplay_arrow
Motoharu Sano’s signature work depicting the brilliance and end of youth
32eastFor DecadesLittle Glee Monster
For DecadesLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster’s J.League support song
33eastBring it on, spring.non
Bring it on, spring.nonplay_arrow
Non-san’s youth cheer song
34eastSakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A message song of hope and rebirth themed around cherry blossoms
35eastStars on EarthNakajima Miyuki
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A musical piece of respect and inspiration for the unnamed people
36eastIn the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA
In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKAplay_arrow
A gemlike melody portraying the strength to overcome dreams and setbacks
37eastlipsGLAY
lipsGLAYplay_arrow
A fast-paced song that portrays GLAY’s earnest love
38eastff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOGplay_arrow
HOUND DOG’s signature work: powerful rock of love and dreams
39eastEmbracing SummerTUBE
Embracing SummerTUBEplay_arrow
A huge hit summer song by TUBE that expresses a wistful love
40eastThe rattlesnake is comingTonneruzu
The rattlesnake is comingTonneruzuplay_arrow
Thanks to Tunnels (Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu)
41eastBanzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzuplay_arrow
A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
42eastA Tearful RequestChekkāzu
A Tearful RequestChekkāzuplay_arrow
The Checkers’ heartbreak song sets a record with a massive hit
43eastWON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu
WON'T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzuplay_arrow
A cheer song with an Awa Odori motif. Achieved million-seller status.
44eastBefore anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia
Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepiaplay_arrow
Released in 1984, a major hit that reached No. 5 on the Oricon chart
45eastI’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
Saito Kazuyoshi’s Lyrical Love Song
46eastI won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
47eastRunnerbakufū suranpu
Runnerbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
A classic by Bakufu Slump portrays youth and the bonds of friendship
48eastSneaker BluesKondō Masahiko
Sneaker BluesKondō Masahikoplay_arrow
Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup
49eastMy WayDef Tech
My WayDef Techplay_arrow
A song that sings about the importance of moving forward as yourself
50eastBe the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddomanplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates the value of those who support from behind the scenes
51easthomeKiyama Yusaku
homeKiyama Yusakuplay_arrow
A song by Yusaku Kiyama that celebrates parental love and the joys of raising children
52eastSake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigoplay_arrow
A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
53eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life
54eastultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
B’z “SONO SAKI E” sports support song
55eastYAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKAplay_arrow
A smash hit song by CHAGE and ASKA
56eastRising SunEXILE
Rising SunEXILEplay_arrow
A charity song for disaster recovery support
57eastGalaxy Express 999Godiego
Galaxy Express 999 Godiegoplay_arrow
The legendary theme song of Galaxy Express 999
58eastinnocent worldMr.Children
innocent worldMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Their signature song “Seesaw Game” is featured in a commercial (CM) song.
59eastSharonOfisharu Higedan Dism
SharonOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A rock song portraying family estrangement is making waves
60eastOriginal SmileSMAP
Original SmileSMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s smash hit song is featured in textbooks.
61eastIt’s love.V6
It's love.V6play_arrow
V6’s No. 1 single released in 1997
62eastShineyuzu
Shineyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s new song, a commercial jingle, ranked 8th on the Oricon chart.
63eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s ballad, the official NHK theme song for the Athens Olympics
64eastGive it some guts!!Urufuruzu
Give it some guts!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Wulfuls' breakout song, a guts-filled classic.
65eastYELLKobukuro
YELLKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s hit song that reached No. 4, a moving piece
66eastSorrowful WarriorInoue Daisuke
Sorrowful WarriorInoue Daisukeplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose passionate vocals stir the heart
67eastHappinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s theme song “Wild at Heart” ranks No. 1.
68eastAfter the FestivalKuwata Keisuke
After the FestivalKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
KuwaTA Keisuke’s classic song expresses a man’s feelings.
69eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Noriyuki Makihara’s hit song “Chijō no Hoshi” has gone platinum.
70eastRomantic Flightkome kome CLUB
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUBplay_arrow
A classic hit song from JAL’s Okinawa campaign
71eastTomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Takahashi Yu’s commercial jingle, a song that resonates with the heart
72eastBRIDGE ~When We Cross That Bridge~HOUND DOG
BRIDGE ~When We Cross That Bridge~HOUND DOGplay_arrow
Advance single of HOUND DOG’s hit song “BRIDGE”
73eastFlowerKinKi Kids
FlowerKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
Kinki Kids’ smash hit tops the CM song chart
74eastgajaimoTonneruzu
gajaimoTonneruzuplay_arrow
Popular Tunnels song, a masterpiece with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto
75eastParadise GalaxyHikaru GENJI
Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
Roller-skate dance, the smash hit song by Hikaru GENJI
76eastThat’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
That's important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bandoplay_arrow
A cheer song that became a big hit as Hiroshi 'Bō-chan' Kamiya's theme song.
77eastFor me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka
For me to be myselfOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
Yutaka Ozaki’s signature song, its powerful message resonates in the heart.
78eastYOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki
YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hidekiplay_arrow
Hideki Saijo’s cover of Y.M.C.A.
79eastGOLDFINGER ’99Gō Hiromi
GOLDFINGER '99Gō Hiromiplay_arrow
Hiromi Go’s hit song, a passionate classic
80eastTonight is Boogie BackTOKYO No.1 SOUL SET + HALCALI
Tonight is Boogie BackTOKYO No.1 SOUL SET + HALCALIplay_arrow
A captivating remake of Kenji Ozawa’s classic song
81easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s uplifting songs are moving.
82eastAt a café I don’t go to oftennever young beach
At a café I don’t go to oftennever young beachplay_arrow
A Showa-style pop band adds color to everyday life.
83eastGive me more Patience JUICE ♥aoi rena
Give me more Patience JUICE ♥aoi renaplay_arrow
A cute idol song that gives energy to men in their 60s
84eastWhat a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzuplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose local-themed song turned into a fun tune
85eastDance at Nightfurenzu
Dance at Nightfurenzuplay_arrow
Comfortable music for drives after retirement
86eastday by dayYoshida Yamada
day by dayYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with love and hope for my grandchild
87eastgrandchildŌizumi Itsurō
grandchildŌizumi Itsurōplay_arrow
Lively songs for my first grandchild, moving enka ballads
88eastRainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
Encouraging songs by Hideaki Tokunaga
89eastWeekend is a soul bandOmoide Yarō A Chīmu
Weekend is a soul bandOmoide Yarō A Chīmuplay_arrow
Omoide Yaro A Team captivates with their diverse musicality
90eastAs time goes bysawada kenji
As time goes bysawada kenjiplay_arrow
An uplifting song by Kenji Sawada
91eastHeartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarō
Heartbreak RestaurantShimizu Kentarōplay_arrow
Energetic songs by Kentaro Shimizu
92eastCactus of white sandTakenaka Naoto
Cactus of white sandTakenaka Naotoplay_arrow
Naoto Takenaka’s first album in 14 years is moving.
93east240 Million EyesGō Hiromi
240 Million EyesGō Hiromiplay_arrow
Hiromi Go’s signature feel-good song
94eastRaideenYellow Magic Orchestra
RaideenYellow Magic Orchestraplay_arrow
A signature YMO song that became a huge hit
95eastSong of Garlic Toast and Beef StewKato Cha
Song of Garlic Toast and Beef Stew 加藤茶play_arrow
Kato Cha’s offbeat song, made to sing by his wife, becomes a hot topic
96eastCho Ero De GomenneAshitaba Kirara
Cho Ero De GomenneAshitaba Kiraraplay_arrow
A morale-boosting rap song by Kirara Asuka
97eastGo for it!Takehara Pisutoru
Go for it!Takehara Pisutoruplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece sung by Takeshi Hazama (Takehara Pistol)
98eastFootprints of TimeKobukuro
Footprints of TimeKobukuroplay_arrow
A simple, unpretentious character and vocals that touch the heart...
99eastFull-Power BoySukima Suichi
Full-Power BoySukima Suichiplay_arrow
A catchy melody and a poppy arti…
100eastSceneryHata Motohiro
SceneryHata Motohiroplay_arrow
An unpretentious lyrical approach with a bright, refreshing style…
101eastTiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND
Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BANDplay_arrow
The song “Tai…” sung by CRAZY KEN BAND
102eastWOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Start a Movement~H Jungle with T
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Start a Movement~H Jungle with Tplay_arrow
“WOW…” by H Jungle with t
103eastIf I can laughUrufuruzu
If I can laughUrufuruzuplay_arrow
Wulfuls are also hugely supported by men in their 50s...
104eastA café in a student districtGaro
A café in a student districtGaroplay_arrow
When I listen to it, old memories come back, and from tomorrow on, I’ll…
105eastStrawberry Statement Once Againbanban
Strawberry Statement Once Againbanbanplay_arrow
A hit song by Banban, led by Hirofumi Banba...
106eastSchool HeavenFingā 5
School HeavenFingā 5play_arrow
Finger Five’s “…” released in 1974
107eastOnce-in-a-lifetime encounterNakajima Miyuki
Once-in-a-lifetime encounterNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
The popular TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizai…”
108eastGraduationOzaki Yutaka
GraduationOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
In the past, my heart used to tremble to Yutaka Ozaki’s songs…
109eastYou can do it!Makihara Noriyuki
You can do it!Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Makihara Noriyuki’s “Fight!” is, needless to say, ...
110eastUnder the big onionbakufū suranpu
Under the big onionbakufū suranpuplay_arrow
People in their 50s who often listened to Bakufu Slump’s songs…
111eastBlack Cat TangoMinagawa Osamu
Black Cat TangoMinagawa Osamuplay_arrow
A song that brings back a lot of nostalgia for men in their 50s...
112eastSaraiTanimura Shinji to Kayama Yūzō
SaraiTanimura Shinji to Kayama Yūzōplay_arrow
“Sarayi” by Shinji Tanimura and Yuzo Kayama…
113eastWithered Susuki Grass of the Shōwa Erasakura to ichirō
Withered Susuki Grass of the Shōwa Erasakura to ichirōplay_arrow
Sakura and Ichiro’s “...” released in 1975 (Showa 50)
114eastAs long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira
As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akiraplay_arrow
As long as there is a sun in the sky by Akira Nishikino...
115eastChampionArisu
ChampionArisuplay_arrow
Many men in their 50s who say they’re big fans of Alice also…
116eastLa La LaDaikoku Maki
La La LaDaikoku Makiplay_arrow
Speaking of Maki Ohguro, it’s her high, soaring vocals...
117eastA Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
For a man in his fifties, a special musician...
118eastListening to OliviaAnri
Listening to OliviaAnriplay_arrow
Longing for Anri's songs, I savored my youth...
119eastYoung ManSaijō Hideki
Young ManSaijō Hidekiplay_arrow
“Young Man,” sung by Hideki Saijo...
120eastVermillionsumika
Vermillionsumikaplay_arrow
sumika’s spring single to be pre-released from the album
121eastLike tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
Like tonight's moonElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
122eastLove will winKAN
Love will winKANplay_arrow
A smash hit song that gives hope and energy
123eastWandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A man in his 50s who says he is a huge fan of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi...