[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 (131–140)
Heartbroken over JuliaChekkāzu
A classic hit by The Checkers that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.
Its sweet, wistful melody and piercing lyrics beautifully capture the complex emotions that follow a breakup.
Released in November 1984, it became one of The Checkers’ signature songs and made a major impact on the music scene, including reaching No.
1 on the Oricon chart the following year.
It’s a perfect choice for karaoke, with lyrics that naturally inspire empathy and instantly enliven the atmosphere.
An ideal song for those who want to deliver a heartfelt performance wrapped in nostalgia.
HEROKai Band
This rock-driven track looks incredibly cool and hits perfectly when nailed, but the difficulty is a bit high.
The vocal range is wide, so you can’t pull it off unless you’re confident from low to high notes.
If you can belt out powerful high notes, it’s definitely a song you’ll want to add to your repertoire.
Season in the SunTUBE
Released in 1986 as TUBE’s third single overall, this song was used in the commercial for Kirin’s “Kirin Bin-Nama.” It topped music shows such as The Best Ten and became the group’s breakout hit, boosting TUBE’s recognition nationwide.
It remains one of the most popular tracks among TUBE’s summer songs.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyTanimura Shinji
This is Shinji Tanimura’s 41st single, released in March 2008; he sadly passed away recently (October 2023).
It is a self-cover single of a song he originally provided to Momoe Yamaguchi in 1978.
As of November 2023, many people in their 50s and older will likely remember Yamaguchi’s original version.
It’s a very mellow piece that evokes the feeling of a distant journey under open skies.
The vocal line is easy for anyone to hum along with and enjoy, so I highly recommend selecting it for karaoke even if you’re not confident in your singing.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This song is popular across a wide range of ages, from children to adults, partly because it was the theme song for the 3DCG animated film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
“Himawari no Yakusoku” is a single by Motohiro Hata, released in 2014.
If you usually sing only familiar karaoke songs or tracks from the artists you’ve known for years, this highly recognizable song is a safe choice for any karaoke occasion.
It’s also a number that’s especially popular with children and women.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
Kobukuro is a duo that’s popular across genders and generations.
Their song “Koko ni Shika Sakanai Hana” was released as a single in 2005 and was written as the theme song for the drama Ruri no Shima starring Riko Narumi.
It’s widely loved as a song that supports you through tough times and moments when you feel like giving up—one that’s sure to move anyone who listens.
Consider choosing it for karaoke when you want a song to really belt out or to showcase your vocals.
ultra soulB’z
This is a hard rock number by B’z that powerfully expresses a soul’s cry to keep pushing the limits.
The lyrics, which portray facing oneself and chasing dreams, brilliantly capture the doubts and inner struggles we all encounter at life’s crossroads.
Takahiro Matsumoto’s dynamic guitar and Koshi Inaba’s soaring vocals blend perfectly, injecting a strong surge of energy into the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2001, it was chosen as the official theme song for the FINA World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka that same year.
Also included on the album “GREEN” and performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, this track gives a boost to anyone striving in their work or life.
It’s the perfect cheer song to belt out with close friends when you get together.