[2026] Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 50s
Company parties, local class reunions, family gatherings… If you’re a man in your 50s, you probably get plenty of chances to go to karaoke, right?
At times like that, do you ever find yourself unsure what to sing?
“I can’t really sing recent songs…” “Even if I go with older songs, I don’t know which ones are good…” If that sounds like you, this article will introduce karaoke songs recommended for men in their 50s!
Focusing on hits from the ’80s to the early ’90s, we’ve carefully selected classic karaoke staples and songs that women will think, “I’d love to hear him sing this!”
Use this as a guide for choosing your next songs!
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[2026] Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 50s (71–80)
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
For men in their 50s, I imagine there are plenty of chances to end up at karaoke for work, and I bet more than a few have tried a Hideaki Tokunaga song and fallen flat… maybe once or twice? As embarrassing as it is, for me it’s every time.
His songs are high-key to begin with, and his voice is so clear—I always wish I could sing like Tokunaga.
This song was a huge hit as the theme for the TBS drama “Forest of the City,” in which Tokunaga also appeared as an actor.
Masanobu Takashima, Hitomi Kuroki, Yosuke Eguchi—the rest of the cast was star-studded too, right? The lyrics, written by Tokunaga himself, capture the clashes, worries, and uncertainties we face while growing into adulthood.
The melancholy melody somehow gave me courage as well—it’s truly a nostalgic tune.
Boy in the back alleyHamada Shogo
Shogo Hamada’s debut single, released in April 1976.
Since then, several remade versions have been released.
If you’re in your 50s, you’ve probably heard it at least once—it’s a classic of Showa-era Japan! I still clearly remember how deeply I connected with the lyrics when I first heard the song.
The vocal melody is very easy to remember and sing, so I hope you’ll enjoy singing it along with memories of your younger days!
Sorry, tears.Tahara Toshihiko
It was released in 1989 as Toshihiko Tahara’s 36th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Kyoshi Binbin Monogatari II” and as the soundtrack for Suntory’s “Cidre” commercial, and it became his first single in four years to reach No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a track that showcases Tahara’s sharp, dynamic dance moves.
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Funky Monkey BabyKyaroru
A quintessential Carol song that wraps a straightforward love story in breezy rock ’n’ roll, remaining as vibrant as ever.
It portrays the protagonist’s pure feelings as he becomes captivated by his lover’s playful gestures, carried by a melodious sound.
Released in June 1973, it achieved an exceptional 300,000 sales for a rock band at the time.
Its edgy guitar riffs and rhythmic phrases left a significant mark on the history of Japanese rock.
The track was also included on the album “Funky Monkey Baby.” With its catchy melody and infectious rhythm, this song is perfect for getting hyped with close friends at karaoke.
Seventeen-Year-Old’s MapOzaki Yutaka
Yutaka Ozaki’s son, Hiroya Ozaki, has been showing energetic activity in music.
If you listen to his singing voice alone, you might mistake it for Yutaka Ozaki himself—it’s that similar! I hope he continues to fully demonstrate the talent he inherited from his father.
Speaking of Yutaka Ozaki, there’s the divine track “Seventeen’s Map.” I think many people still say, “I still listen to it.” Lyrics like “Struggling and suffering with the uncontainable energy of youth—that too is because of youth” really strike a chord with young people back then and even now.
The B-side of this single is the classic “OH MY LITTLE GIRL.” This makes me want to listen to a bunch of his songs—maybe it’s time to pull out some old records for the first time in a while.
No more tears are neededSuzuki Masayuki
It was released in 1992 as Masayuki Suzuki’s 14th single.
It served as the lead single from his fifth album, “FAIR AFFAIR,” and was used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Keiji Kigyoku 3” (Detective Aristocrat 3).
Thanks to the success of this song, Suzuki appeared in the 43rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen for the second consecutive year, following the previous year.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
It was released in 1991 as Noriyuki Makihara’s third single.
The song was used as the theme for the film “No Abnormalities in the Job-Hunting Front,” and in 1992 it was selected as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
It is one of Makihara’s signature songs and, as a single, his biggest hit, a classic beloved by a wide range of generations.