[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 (81–90)
Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro
This is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 53rd single, released in July 2023.
It was reportedly written specifically as a song for Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial.
When you think of summer, you think of Tatsuro Yamashita!! That image, combined with the song’s title, makes this a summer anthem overflowing with his signature style that truly evokes the season.
The melody crafted with that trademark Yamashita touch doesn’t span a particularly wide vocal range, so it should be very easy to sing even for people who don’t usually sing much.
Throughout the song, it feels best not to overemote—sing it a bit bluntly, with a touch of nonchalance.
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.
DEAR ALGERNONHimuro Kyosuke
Kyosuke Himuro, a male singer who enjoyed charismatic popularity among men in their 50s.
He left many classic songs not only with BOØWY but also as a solo artist.
Among his masterpieces, the one I especially recommend is DEAR ALGERNON.
Although the song spans a slightly wide vocal range (mid1C to hiA), the BPM—that is, the tempo—is slow, making it generally easy to sing.
If you keep your volume in check and use a more muffled vocal tone like Himuro does, you can handle the high notes without much difficulty, so it’s a good approach to try and imitate.
Linda LindaZa Burū Hātsu
The Blue Hearts’ classic “Linda Linda.” It’s an indispensable song when talking about Japanese punk rock.
Its intense vibes often lead to misunderstandings, but in fact the vocal line is surprisingly gentle and the range isn’t very wide.
Since it sits in the low to mid range, anyone can sing it comfortably with the right key adjustment.
However, the low notes in the verse (A-melo) are fairly low, so don’t lower the key too much just because the chorus and the B-melo feel easy to sing.
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.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
This is Kome Kome Club’s 10th single, released in April 1990.
It was used as the CM song for JAL’s Okinawa travel “JAL STORY Summer Rikyu Campaign” in 1990.
Just by listening, you can picture the beautiful summer scenery of Okinawa—it’s a track brimming with a refreshing vibe! As of November 2023, many people in their 50s likely heard this song in real time.
The vocal melody sits in a range that’s easy for most people to sing, so you can hum along casually.
For the higher notes in the chorus, try placing the sound toward the upper palate inside your mouth; it gives your tone a bit of sparkle, which I think helps recreate the original song’s freshness in karaoke.
Give it a try!
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Under the Big Onion ~ Distant Feelingsbakufū suranpu
It was released in 1989 as Bakufu Slump’s 15th single.
The song title “Tamanegi” (Onion) refers to the giboshi ornament on the roof of the Nippon Budokan, and it’s a bittersweet love song.
It was used in a Cosmo Oil TV commercial and as the theme song for the Shochiku film “Battle Heater,” and it was also performed at the 40th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.