[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 (31–40)
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.
Beloved DaysHoriuchi Takao
This is a single released by Takao Horiuchi in 1986, used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s year-end historical drama Byakkotai.
It peaked at No.
4 on the Oricon charts and was performed three times on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics were written by Kei Ogura, and the music was composed by Takao Horiuchi.
It is considered one of Horiuchi’s signature songs.
While shining…Tokunaga Hideaki
It was released in 1987 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s fourth single.
A re-cut single from the original album “BIRDS,” it was used as the commercial song for Fujicolor Super HR featuring Yoko Minamino.
Even more than ten years after its release, it continued to receive numerous tie-ins, such as being used in a Suntory DAKARA commercial, and it remains one of Hideaki Tokunaga’s most popular signature songs.
It’s a sad color, isn’t it?Ueda Masaki
It’s such a masterpiece that listeners can’t help but fall silent and listen.
It’s a song for grown-ups.
You shouldn’t tackle it half-heartedly; you should practice until you’re fully satisfied before performing it.
It’s the perfect masterpiece to close out a karaoke session, and an essential piece for your repertoire.
Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK
Released in 1991 as J-WALK’s 18th single.
It’s a song that was originally included as “Nani mo Ienakute” on the 1990 album DOWN TOWN STORIES, then rearranged into a summer version with revised lyrics.
It became a major hit from 1992 to 1993, about a year after its release.
The song conveys regret and helplessness after losing a woman who once felt like a given presence.
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ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
Any man in his 50s will go “whoa!” the moment he hears that synthesizer intro that starts with “terere-terere~.” It’s one of the signature songs of HOUND DOG, reissued and re-re-released on vinyl and CD.
The lyrics compare fortissimo—the musical marking for “very strong”—to burning passion, and even today they make your heart swell.
1985, the year this track was released, was a lively one: the Hanshin Tigers became Japan Series champions, and PL Gakuen’s KK duo won Koshien.
The B-side, “Dance de Romance,” is nostalgic too—give it another listen if you get the chance!
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
Because Yosui Inoue is a singer renowned for his vocal prowess, many people find it quite difficult to sing his songs exactly like the originals and tend to avoid performing them.
However, since this song depicts childhood memories that everyone can relate to, you can fully enjoy it through your own interpretation and vocal style.
It’s best to practice it thoroughly and showcase it once you feel confident.