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[2026] Japanese karaoke songs that get men in their 50s pumped up

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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.

[2026] Japanese pop/rock karaoke songs that men in their 50s get excited about (111–120)

innocent worldMr.Children

Mr.Children 「innocent world」 MUSIC VIDEO

innocent worldMr.Children

This song is characterized by a heart-piercing vocal performance and profound lyrics.

It was released in June 1994 as Mr.Children’s fifth single.

Used as the commercial song for Japan Coca-Cola’s Aquarius, it became a massive hit.

The lyrics depict a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of dreams, carrying a message that resonates deeply with many listeners.

It also topped the annual karaoke charts for two consecutive years, so why not give it a try yourself?

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First loveMurashita Kōzō

First Love — Kozo Murashita

First loveMurashita Kōzō

This was Kozo Murashita’s fifth single, released in February 1983.

While it has very poignant lyrics and melody and isn’t exactly the kind of song to get everyone hyped at karaoke, it’s built on a mid-tempo, easy-to-catch rhythm with an extremely memorable chorus.

I think it’s a song you can still have fun singing together, even if you ignore the “bittersweetness” of the original.

Of course, the lyrics are about the pains of first love—something many people have experienced—so it’s also nice to let each singer overlay their own memories and get quietly emotional together.

The New Music-style hits of the ’80s—this song included—often have a way of really touching the heart.

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SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] SAY YES / CHAGE and ASKA

SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA

CHAGE and ASKA is a music duo formed by two high school classmates, although ASKA announced his departure in 2021.

Their 27th single, SAY YES, known as the theme song for the TV drama “The 101st Proposal,” became a massive hit, achieving double million sales thanks in part to the show’s popularity.

Its ethereal ensemble, rich with depth, still brings scenes from the drama to mind even today.

It’s an easy song to sing at karaoke, but if possible, we hope you’ll also try the beautiful harmonies—it’s an enduring ballad classic.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Summer Days of 1993class

Summer Day of 1993 (Original full PV, contemporary anecdotes by Takanori Hiura, formerly of class)

Summer Days of 1993class

This song, “Summer Day of 1993,” has been loved as a summer anthem for years.

As the title suggests, it was released in 1993 and became a huge hit.

Many of you probably used to listen to it a lot back then, and sang it at karaoke all the time! It might be nice to try singing it again for the first time in a while as you think back to those days.

And if it’s a gathering of people from the same generation, regardless of gender, it’s sure to spark a wave of nostalgia.

After that, you might even find yourselves swapping stories from when it was a hit—or getting carried away with talk of love!

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Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao

Space Battleship Yamato (1) / Isao Sasaki + The Royal Knights

Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao

No detailed explanation is necessary for this one.

As the title makes obvious, it’s the theme song of the hugely popular Showa-era anime Space Battleship Yamato.

As of 2020, it’s unlikely that anyone in their 50s wouldn’t know this anime.

Choosing an anime song that everyone in your group knows is one of the best ways to liven up a karaoke session with friends, so I hope you’ll add this track to your setlist.

For those who want to sing it with a slightly different vibe, I’ve also included a reference link to THE ALFEE’s version—check it out!

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