[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 (51–60)
Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō
It was released in 1992 as Tetsurō Oda’s solo single.
It is his only work to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts, and it was used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial.
This famous song was written for his older brother, who became a shut-in and died at 29 from a heart attack caused by side effects of the medication he was taking.
metropoliskurisutaru kingu
Speaking of Crystal King, it’s all about the high notes.
Vocalist Masayuki Tanaka’s high-tone voice was very striking.
In the song “Daitokai,” the high-pitched hook right at the start is crucial.
In fact, if you can get through that opening high hook, the rest should be fine.
But suddenly belting out high notes can strain your throat, so it’s better to warm it up beforehand.
I think it’s best to sing a few songs first and then tackle this one.
If you’re confident in your high range, definitely give it a try!
Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars have been active on the front lines for years and are loved by a wide range of generations.
If you’re in your 50s, there are probably many of you who would say, “I’ve been a fan forever!” Their song Manatsu no Kajitsu (Mid-Summer Fruit) was released as a single in 1990 and was also the theme song for the film Inamura Jane, directed by Keisuke Kuwata.
It’s a quintessential bittersweet love song and a karaoke favorite that’s especially popular with women.
This kind of heart-tugging love song draws listeners in, and many can’t help but hum along.
huge nuisanceyunikōn
A blissful newlywed life in a brand-new home is shattered by a sudden solo assignment away from the family…
This is a UNICORN song that portrays the sorrows and inner conflicts of a salaryman with plenty of humor.
Its dramatic melody, fused with orchestral elements, perfectly matches the song’s unique worldview, resulting in a masterpiece that sharply satirizes Japanese society during the bubble era.
Released in April 1989 as the lead single from the album “Hattori,” it reached No.
12 on the Oricon charts and remains immensely popular among fans.
With lyrics that empathize with the feelings of corporate warriors and a catchy, karaoke-friendly melody line, it’s perfect for gatherings where friends want to reminisce.
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Setting Sail SASURAITerao Akira
Singer Akira Terao, who gained immense popularity with his calm vocals, is not only an accomplished actor but has also left behind many classic songs as an artist.
Among them, the one I especially recommend for men in their 50s as an easy song to sing is Shukkō SASURAI (Setting Sail: Wanderer).
It’s one of Terao’s pieces with a particularly mature, understated vibe, composed primarily in a low vocal range throughout.
There are no sudden jumps in pitch and no parts that require belting, making it an exceptionally easy song for men in their 50s to sing.
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
This is Southern All Stars’ third single, following the raucous, festival-like songs “Katte ni Sindbad” and “Kibun Shidai de Semenaide,” which made them popular.
With a dramatic change in musical style, this track showcased the breadth of their sound to the world.
Releasing a ballad at a time when their momentum was in full swing felt like a kind of venture for the band.
Later, when Ray Charles covered it, the song’s popularity surged again—truly a landmark in Japanese pop music.
If you’re a man in his 50s, you might find yourself humming it without thinking.
It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Hit songs and TV dramas are inseparable, aren’t they? This track was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama Oyako Zigzag, starring Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.
I think everyone in their 50s watched it.
The supporting cast was full of fun personalities too, including Saburo Ishikura and Shigeru Muroi.
The somewhat wistful lyrics—about how life goes on even as we’re betrayed, deceived, and hurt—fit the drama perfectly.
I imagine many people of that generation still sing it at karaoke.
From folk to rock, and from rock to songs that embody the Japanese spirit, Nagabuchi has evolved with the times.
I’m excited to see what he does next!