[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 Pop Karaoke Songs That Get Men in Their 50s Fired Up (81–90)
And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki
Yoshiyuki Ohsawa is a singer who made his record debut as the vocal guitarist of Cloudy Sky and has continued to work energetically after going solo.
His fifth single, “Soshite Boku wa Tohō ni Kureru,” which was featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial, has been covered by numerous musicians since its release.
The vocal range isn’t particularly wide, but the melody moves up and down in fine steps, so be careful not to lose pitch.
It’s a melancholic pop tune that would captivate listeners when sung by a man in his fifties with a rich, seasoned tone.
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!
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
A gem of a ballad, richly expressing the bittersweet feelings of winter love, has been delivered by Keisuke Kuwata.
It’s a moving piece that looks back on warm memories of love, as if wrapped in snow, with a sense of blessing.
Rather than lamenting a past romance as a mere failure, it impressively celebrates the moments of that love from the heart.
Accompanied by a beautiful, resonant melody, it conveys a gentle warmth within the chill of winter.
Released in October 2001, the song was featured in a Coca-Cola commercial and sold 520,000 copies on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s a perfect choice for winter karaoke with family and close friends when you want to share heartwarming memories.
Sorrowful WarriorInoue Daisuke
Daisuke Inoue, a musician who also thrived as the lead vocalist of Jackie Yoshikawa and The Blue Comets, sadly passed away in 2000.
“Ai Senshi,” chosen as the theme song for the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, is memorable for its opening, which begins with a soulful vocal over a sprightly piano.
For those familiar with the film, just hearing it is enough to make your heart swell.
While its melody is challenging to sing at karaoke, it’s an undeniable upper tune that’s sure to hype up the crowd if you can pull it off.