Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s
Has karaoke turned into nothing but a work obligation?
Singing with your boss or coworkers is important, but going to belt out your favorite songs with close friends or your partner feels amazing.
That rush you get the first time you sing a favorite song—while saying, “I don’t remember the lyrics at all!”—is the real charm of karaoke, isn’t it?
So this time, we’re introducing popular karaoke songs chosen by people in their 40s!
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Recommended Japanese pop karaoke songs for men in their 40s (81–90)
Glass BoyKinKi Kids
This was KinKi Kids’ debut single, released in July 1997.
The composer was Tatsuro Yamashita.
It was a million-seller at the time and was chosen as the entrance march for the 70th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in the year following its release (1998).
As such a massive hit, most people in their 40s as of 2023, when this article is being written, have probably heard it at least once.
The melody, tinged with a wistful, slightly sentimental feel, is truly memorable.
There aren’t any particularly challenging parts to sing throughout the song, so it’s a recommended karaoke pick for anyone.
Enjoy it with its lively rhythm.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
It’s one of MONGOL800’s signature songs, but it has never been released as a single and is included on the band’s second indie album, “MESSAGE.” By the way, despite being an indie release, this album sold over 2.8 million copies! It’s an upbeat, super catchy rock number, and you definitely don’t need any complicated explanations to have fun singing it.
Everyone, just raise your voices and enjoy it however you like!
FlowerORANGE RANGE
This is ORANGE RANGE’s eighth single, released in October 2004.
I think it’s a track that really lets you enjoy the contrast between the rap-style sections and the melodic sections.
The melody in the melodic parts is very straightforward, easy to remember, and easy to sing, making this another recommended number for men in their 40s who don’t usually sing much.
If you take care to keep the rhythm and groove of the rap parts from becoming flat, it will come across even better, so listen closely to the drum part of the backing track and try singing while feeling the song’s beat.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
This is Kobukuro’s 11th single, released in May 2005.
It was reportedly created as the theme song for the NTV drama “Ruri no Shima.” From the arrangement and sound of the backing track to the vocals by the two members of Kobukuro, it’s a beautiful ballad overflowing with a very gentle and soft atmosphere.
The vocal melody contains nothing flashy; it’s very straightforward and beautiful, making it extremely easy to remember and sing.
When you sing it, try to create a clear contrast between the parts that are sung powerfully—such as the chorus—and the other sections.
single bedSha ran Q
This is Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.
It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime D・N・A²: A Girl Who’s Lost in Another World, and it became Sharam Q’s first million-selling hit.
It’s a classic, laid-back rock ballad! The way the lyrics fit the vocal melody is very straightforward, and the melodic range is easy for anyone to sing.
Even people who don’t usually sing will find it very approachable.
If you memorize the lyrics and sing with feeling, it will sound even better, so definitely give it a try!
KanadeSukima Suichi
It’s Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
It’s one of the standout J-pop classics of the Heisei era, having landed many tie-ins, including being featured in the film “Rough” and used as the CM song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life Insurance’s “Medical Kit R: Sukima Switch ‘Kanade’ for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life” campaign.
If you’re a man in your 40s, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.
Musically, it’s a ballad with a very straightforward and beautiful melody, so I think anyone can hum along and sing it easily.
Try to sing it with care, treating each and every word of the lyrics with importance.
Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 40s (91–100)
cherrysupittsu
It’s Spitz’s 13th single, released in April 1996.
Even though it had no tie-in at the time of release, it sold over 1.6 million copies—another quintessential Heisei-era J‑Pop classic! The melody is very easy to remember and sing, so be sure to learn it and have fun singing.
Just be careful not to make your singing feel too heavy.
Not just this track, but many songs released from the late ’90s to the early 2000s were written with karaoke in mind, making that era a treasure trove of karaoke-friendly songs.
I recommend searching from that angle too!