[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 (41–50)
A woman born in OsakaBORO
When it comes to local songs from Osaka, this track is almost always mentioned.
Singer-songwriter BORO’s signature song “A Woman Born in Osaka” was released as a single in 1979, and the original version has a whopping 18 verses, making it a major work with a total running time of 34 minutes.
As the title suggests, it’s a sad love song told from the perspective of a woman from Osaka: her views on love and the kind of man she likes, her move to Tokyo, and how she ultimately returns to the city where she was born—Osaka.
If you have a husky voice like BORO, how about giving it a try?
Goodbyeofukōsu
“Sayonara,” one of Off Course’s signature songs, is a sad love ballad that evokes the chill of winter.
Released as a single in 1979, it’s a track that people in their 50s might remember from their childhood—and it’s famous enough that many others will know it too.
It’s often covered, and more recently it’s known for being sung by Mone Kamishiraishi.
From the very first lines, the sorrowful lyrics set the tone, and the feeling of heartache builds steadily toward the chorus.
Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
People in their early 40s belong to a generation for whom laid-back, Unicorn-style rock was trendy, while those in their late 40s grew up exposed to more masculine rock as well.
Many of you may even have listened to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs.
With that in mind, I recommend “Junrenka.” This piece incorporates some folk elements and is arranged primarily in the lower-mid to mid vocal range throughout.
Although a slightly higher phrase appears toward the end of the chorus, it still sits around the mid-high range, so you should hardly encounter any issues from a vocal production standpoint.
Melancholy CasablancaGō Hiromi
It’s a smash hit that was born from a radio project.
“Aishū no Casablanca” was released in 1982 as the 43rd single.
The song came first, then the lyrics and singer were publicly solicited, and Hiromi Go was ultimately chosen.
Its charm lies in a melody that fully showcases Go’s sultriness.
It’s the kind of song that can make even men swoon.
While it may be difficult to fully recreate the song’s vibe and atmosphere, the pitch itself isn’t particularly high, so it should be relatively approachable to take on.
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.
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!
GraduationOzaki Yutaka
It was released in 1985 as Yutaka Ozaki’s fourth single.
Issued as a lead single from the album “Kaikisen” (Tropic of Return), the song was both criticized for having some lyrics considered provocative—which contributed to a “delinquent” image—and embraced by young listeners.
It’s a classic that brings back memories of troubled youth and is one you can sing along to.