[2026] Japanese karaoke songs that get men in their 50s pumped up
For people in their 50s, social responsibilities tend to grow heavier, and many may be feeling stressed from everyday life at work and at home.
For those spending such demanding days, karaoke is one of the best ways to blow off steam!
Still, there are probably quite a few who think, “I’m not that familiar with songs, so I don’t know what to sing…”
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs recommended by our editorial team for anyone with those concerns.
Since this is aimed at people in their 50s, we’ve selected mainly nostalgic tracks.
Why not get together with friends of the same generation once in a while and sing your heart out to songs from the good old days?
And for younger readers, feel free to use this as a reference when choosing songs for karaoke outings with your bosses in their 50s.
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[2026] Japanese karaoke songs that men in their 50s get excited about (91–100)
YOUNG MANSaijō Hideki
This is the song that Hideki Saijo covered from the Village People’s American mega-hit “Y.M.C.A.” and turned into a huge hit in Japan as well.
The choreography—boxing-style moves and poses that spell out the letters Y-M-C-A with your body—feels like it could instantly transport you back to your youth just by dancing it.
Be sure to sing and dance together with everyone and blow away your everyday stress!
SubaruTanimura Shinji
Prompted by Shinji Tanimura’s signature song—a masterpiece that has secured its place in Japanese music history—“Subaru,” many people may have learned that the kanji 昴 is read as “Subaru.” Released in 1980 as part of his solo work concurrent with his time in the band Alice, Tanimura later performed “Subaru” at the 38th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen seven years later.
Beloved not only in Japan but across Asia, “Subaru” has been covered by many artists—even the great Showa-era diva Hibari Misora included it in her repertoire.
It might take a bit of courage to sing such an iconic song at karaoke, but do try it as a rousing finale to a lively karaoke night!
Tokyoyashiki takajin
This is a song by Takajin Yashiki, a host and singer remembered as a legendary figure in Kansai.
While it depicts episodes and emotions set in Tokyo, a major feature is that the lyrics are in the Kansai dialect.
From the lyrics, you can feel the hardship of struggling in a new place with a different culture, as well as the care he shows for the love he found there.
At Takajin Yashiki’s concerts, it was standard to replace the “Tokyo” part with the name of the venue’s city, so when you sing it at karaoke, it might be fun to swap in the name of your hometown or another place.
Chaco’s Seaside StorySazan Ōrusutāzu
Released in 1982 as Southern All Stars’ 14th single.
With a melody and arrangement that exude the essence of Showa-era pop, it’s likely a very easy song for people in their 50s to sing.
There’s plenty of chorus by Yuko Hara, so it’s also fun to treat it like a male-female duet! Doing a Kouji Kuwata impression when you sing is totally fine for karaoke, too—so enjoy to your heart’s content as you reminisce about those nostalgic days!
It’s nothing good.Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This song, Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 16th single, was released in 1987 and used as the theme song for the TV drama “Oyako Zigzag,” so many of you may remember it.
The “pii pii pii” used in the intro and interlude is so famous that just hearing it is sure to bring back memories for many people.
How many good faces?Gō Hiromi
The 35th single, released in July 1980, is “How many Ii Kao.” The song portrays someone thrilled by a woman whose expressions change from moment to moment, conjuring images of a flirtatious, playful romance.
Its rhythmic groove and somewhat innocent-sounding vocals are such a perfect match.
It’s catchy, so it’s a great pick when you want to warm up the mood at karaoke.
The melodic range isn’t very wide, so try not to get thrown off by the tempo—focus on singing it steadily.
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
This was Southern All Stars’ third single, released in March 1979.
Up until this release, Southern were known for a hot, powerful, and comedic image—slightly risqué, even—so dropping a suddenly wistful slow ballad as a single must have surprised many people who were listening to them in real time back then.
I was actually one of those people myself.
It’s a song where Kuwata’s decidedly “manly” vocals shine in every sense, so even though it’s a slow ballad, when you sing it at karaoke, don’t fuss over the small details—immerse yourself fully in the song’s world.
I’m sure you’ll feel great singing it, and your friends listening will feel something too.
And it’s essential that everyone joins in at the start of the chorus!