[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 (21–30)
cherrysupittsu
Spitz is a beloved national band in Japan, adored by people of all ages and genders.
Their song “Cherry,” released in 1996, is one of their signature tracks and became a million-seller.
It’s a karaoke staple that’s often sung, including by many women.
Covered by numerous musicians as well, it’s the kind of song that, when someone starts it at karaoke, everyone can’t help but hum along and it turns into a little sing-along.
It also carries the image of a song that remains eternally cute and cherished.
I can’t just leave you alone.Kusunose Kiyoshiro
The 1990s were an era when trendy TV dramas were all the rage.
This song, “Hottokenai yo,” is a single released by Seishiro Kusunose in 1991, and it became the theme song for the drama “AD Bugi” starring Taishu Kase, turning into a major hit alongside the show.
Many people remember the dramas of that time together with their theme songs.
It’s a love song that expresses straightforward, unclouded feelings, and if you sing it at karaoke, it will surely bring back the emotions of that era.
It’s also a highly popular track among women of the same generation.
[2026] Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 50s (31–40)
I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN
DEEN’s debut single “Konomama Kimi Dake wo Ubaisaritai,” released in 1993.
This song, a massive hit right out of the gate, remains DEEN’s biggest and most iconic hit.
These days, vocalist Ikemori has become quite famous as “the soba guy,” hasn’t he? (laughs) The composer is Tetsurō Oda, and the track strongly reflects the 1990s.
I bet many people still sing this song even now.
For women listening, it’s the kind of love song that makes you think, “I wish someone felt this way about me.”
240 Million Eyes – Exotic JapanGō Hiromi
Hiromi Go’s classic “240 Million Eyes – Exotic Japan,” which frequently appears on variety shows and the like, was an exceptionally original piece for its time.
Its arrangement features a song structure that hints at kayōkyoku within J-pop.
Partly due to those kayōkyoku elements, the song is confined to a fairly narrow range of mid1D to mid2F.
Regardless of gender, it should be singable without issue if you choose an appropriate key.
Like on that certain TV show, performing it with parody lyrics can make it even more exciting, so keep that in mind as you check it out.
A long nightMatsuyama Chiharu
It was released in 1981 as Chiharu Matsuyama’s 10th single.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart and became Matsuyama’s biggest hit.
Although most of his songs are folk, this one stood out as a rock-style track.
It remains very popular among fans and is often sung at karaoke.
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
This is a socially conscious masterpiece that portrays the subtle miscommunications between men and women and the nuances of emotional expression with deep insight.
It warmly observes how men open up through drinking and women through tears, each revealing their inner feelings.
Born from impressions Eigo Kawashima had at age 18 during a family memorial gathering, the song was included on the November 1975 album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released as a single in June 1976.
Also known as the jingle for the sake brand Kizakura, it became a major hit, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is a gem I recommend to anyone who wants to face their heart honestly when confronted with life’s sorrow and poignancy.
Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE
After spending many years in the trenches until their breakthrough hit “Mary Ann,” THE ALFEE meticulously crafted and released this song, “Hoshizora no Distance,” as a track they believed would “definitely sell.” Although it has a rock feel, the chorus features harmonies instead of shouts, and the song’s structure has a beauty reminiscent of QUEEN.
It feels like just yesterday that we watched the three members step out from The Best Ten’s glittering doors week after week.
If you’re in your 50s, many of you probably obsessed over that show, right? This is a signature early THE ALFEE track that ranked in The Best Ten for three consecutive months!