[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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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.
KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke
This is Kyosuke Himuro’s smash hit that passionately sings of ardent love! The unique world created by its fiery lyrics and rock sound captivates listeners and won’t let go.
Released on December 7, 1992, it became Himuro’s first million-selling single.
It’s also included on the album “Memories Of Blue,” which itself was a massive hit, selling over 1.3 million copies.
Sing it at year-end office parties or reunions when you want to liven things up, and the atmosphere is guaranteed to heat up in an instant! Why not pour your passion into it and belt it out?
Another SaturdayHamada Shogo
Shogo Hamada’s songs are very popular with men, and many people sing them at karaoke.
This song, “Another Saturday,” was included as the B-side to the single “LONELY—Ai to Iu Yakusokugoto,” released in 1985, and is one of Hamada’s signature ballads.
While Hamada often has a “masculine” image, his ballads are sure to move people of all kinds.
It’s also a favorite among women—why not try singing this gentle, heartfelt portrayal of a man’s feelings?
Only for youShonentai
Released in 1987 as Shonentai’s sixth single.
It was their first slow ballad and was used as the theme song for the Toho film “19—Nineteen,” in which Shonentai starred, as well as the theme for “PLAYZONE ’87 TIME-19.” The single reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned them a spot in the 38th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi
This is a heart-wrenching love song that became a hit after being featured as the theme for the wedding magazine Zexy’s TV commercial.
Released in 2007, “Wedding Song” is also known as a staple BGM choice for wedding ceremonies.
Saito sings it with great care, as if delivering it straight to the listener’s heart, and his vocals are truly moving.
The highest note is just slightly on the high side, but since the song is mainly composed in a lower range, it should be approachable even for those who aren’t confident with high notes.
Summer Days of 1993class
This song, “Summer Day of 1993,” has been loved as a summer anthem for years.
As the title suggests, it was released in 1993 and became a huge hit.
Many of you probably used to listen to it a lot back then, and sang it at karaoke all the time! It might be nice to try singing it again for the first time in a while as you think back to those days.
And if it’s a gathering of people from the same generation, regardless of gender, it’s sure to spark a wave of nostalgia.
After that, you might even find yourselves swapping stories from when it was a hit—or getting carried away with talk of love!
Pathetic.Tonneruzu
It was released in 1991 as Tunnels’ 17th single.
It was used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV variety show “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Desu,” and it’s a passionate song with memorable lyrics that satirize the Gulf War that broke out that year and Japan’s response to it.