[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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homeKiyama Yusaku
Yusaku Kiyama, who debuted from the singer audition program “UtaSuta!!,” released this song “home” in 2008 as the 20th project single from the show.
Many people will recognize it the moment the chorus starts—“Oh, that song!” While there are plenty of songs about mothers or a mother’s love for her child, this one is a “song from a father to his child.” Sung while thinking of family, “home” is undeniably cool—a deeply moving anthem of family love.
JunkoNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Back in the day, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi was pale and skinny—so slight he looked like a gust of wind might blow him away—nothing like the tan, muscular Nagabuchi we know now.
People in their 50s probably all know this, right? The song “Junko” is from that era.
It was originally included on the album Gyakuryu (Reverse Flow), but due to passionate fan demand it was released as a single and became a massive hit, topping the Oricon charts for six consecutive weeks.
At karaoke, it was standard to swap out “Junko” with your girlfriend’s name when you sang it.
Subaru – Subaru (Subaru)Tanimura Shinji
One of the charms of Showa-era kayōkyoku is that many songs could be enjoyed by both adults and children.
You’d see older folks getting fired up to Hideki Saijo’s tunes, while kids sang Momoe Yamaguchi’s songs without even understanding the lyrics.
Looking back now, it feels like there truly was a good old time there.
“Subaru,” released by Shinji Tanimura after Alice disbanded, is one such song.
Its lyrics—conveying the message that “even when sad things happen, people keep walking through life”—make it an anthem that cheers you on in life.
It remains a classic you still hear repeatedly in commercials and on impression shows today.
Ya Ya (I Won’t Forget That Time)Sazan Ōrusutāzu
Since it’s a mellow ballad, it’s best suited for a calm moment when you feel like everyone’s pretty much done singing.
It’s a song that can be a bit tricky to master.
You can sing it in the style of Keisuke Kuwata, or arrange it in your own way—either works well for this piece.
The little anecdote that Kuwata wrote it with his older sister in mind also adds charm to a karaoke performance.
If you get the chance, please give it a try!
Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Kondō Masahiko
Released in 1981 as Masahiko Kondo’s fourth single.
The song was used in commercials for House Foods’ “Curry Kukure” and FujiFilm’s “Utsurundesu” (QuickSnap).
It topped the Oricon charts and won the Best New Artist award at the 23rd Japan Record Awards.
It’s a popular track that also opened the white team’s performances at the 32nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
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There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu
If you’re looking for a song that instantly livens up the moment and gets everyone singing along, how about hyping things up with this track? Ulfuls’ 2001 single “Ashita ga Aru sa” is a beloved cover of the song originally released by Kyu Sakamoto in 1963.
The version by Re:Japan, a unit formed by Yoshimoto Kogyo comedians, is also famous.
It’s a power song that can blow away fatigue and give energy to anyone feeling down.
If I can see you in my dreamsRATS&STAR
Released in 1996 as Rats & Star’s ninth single.
It is a cover of “Yume de Aetara,” a song previously performed by Minako Yoshida and Célia Paul.
With this single as a kickoff, they resumed activities for 1996 only, embarked on a nationwide tour, and made their first appearance at the 47th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.