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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 (181–190)

Goodbyeofukōsu

Off Course – Sayonara (Off Course 1982/06/30 Budokan Concert)

Goodbyeofukōsu

This song, the 17th single by Off Course led by Kazumasa Oda, was released in 1979.

The song itself is a slow ballad, so it’s not exactly the kind of track that gets a karaoke crowd hyped.

But if you’re in your 50s, chances are you encountered this song during a sensitive time in your life, right? Many people probably find that when they sing it, layering the lyrics over their own memories of love, it really hits them emotionally.

I hope you’ll enjoy singing it along with those “memories of your youth.” Of course, it’s also totally fine to go all-in on the chorus and turn it into a real sing-along moment with everyone!

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1990COMPLEX

COMPLEX　　　１９９０　　　TOUR 19901108

1990COMPLEX

COMPLEX is the legendary musical unit formed by Tomoyasu Hotei—now a world-renowned guitarist—and singer-songwriter Koji Kikkawa.

Their second single, “1990,” which effectively became their final single, sticks in your head with its hooky melody riding a tight guitar riff.

The lyrics, lamenting the global situation around 1990, will likely trigger vivid memories for those now in their 50s who lived through that era.

It’s a rock tune whose ensemble—where two distinct personalities collide—amps up the tension, making it a surefire crowd-pleaser at karaoke.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of karaoke songs that are perfect for getting men in their 50s fired up.

Focusing mainly on tracks from the mid-70s to the early 90s, these picks are sure to bring back memories of your youth if you’re in your 50s.

Many of you may even have experiences performing or singing these songs in cover bands at school festivals during the band boom era.

What’s more, many of the songs we featured are karaoke staples and still popular today, so they’re great for getting people of all ages excited.

Feel free to pick them at karaoke and have a great time!