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 karaoke songs for men in their 40s (91–100)
LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu
Released in 1996, this song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Long Vacation” starring Takuya Kimura.
It’s an upbeat, stylish track that, as the title suggests, sings a message of love to someone special.
Perfect for anyone who wants to show a more mature side to listeners!
Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro
This is Tatsuro Yamashita’s 53rd single, released in July 2023.
It was reportedly written specifically as a song for Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial.
When you think of summer, you think of Tatsuro Yamashita!! That image, combined with the song’s title, makes this a summer anthem overflowing with his signature style that truly evokes the season.
The melody crafted with that trademark Yamashita touch doesn’t span a particularly wide vocal range, so it should be very easy to sing even for people who don’t usually sing much.
Throughout the song, it feels best not to overemote—sing it a bit bluntly, with a touch of nonchalance.
HouyouKawaharada Shinichi
This is the sixth single overall by singer and actor Shinichi Kawaharada, released in November 2021.
As for Kawaharada-san performing this piece—actually, this track was produced by me.
I handled the composition, arrangement, keyboard parts, and direction during recording.
In creating it, I focused on crafting an easy-to-sing melody, keeping in mind that Kawaharada-san’s primary profession is acting.
So I believe it’s also approachable for people who aren’t confident singers.
Throughout the song, try to sing gently.
The Beatles I saw were inside the TV.Saitō Kazuyoshi
It’s a message song that sings, with both irony and sincerity, about one’s feelings toward the era they live in—an honest, true-to-life piece.
“The Beatles I Saw Were on TV” is the debut single, released in 1993.
After appearing on the music audition program “Saturday My Family’s TV: Yuji Miyake’s Tenka Gomen ne!”, Saito won the right to make a major-label debut, and this was the track that came out of it.
The song carries a bittersweet mood, yet somehow leaves you feeling refreshingly clear at the end.
It’s a male-vocal number, but I think it’s easy for women to sing as well.
countrysideTamaki Kōji
Released in 1996 as the 11th single, it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday Theater drama “Coach,” in which Koji Tamaki himself also appeared.
It became one of his signature songs and, as a solo artist, his first to reach the top three on the Oricon charts.
It’s an inspiring anthem that gives you a push when you’re going through tough times.
If you’re feeling down, try singing this song.
globeYonezu Kenshi
This piece was created as the theme song for a film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
The gentle sound of the piano and the grand sweep of the strings resonate deep in the heart.
The lyrics, which sing of the loneliness of parting and loss, and the courage to face one’s own emotions, are sure to strike a chord with listeners.
Released in July 2023, it drew attention through its tie-in with the film The Boy and the Heron (How Do You Live?).
Following Kenshi Yonezu’s tender yet powerful vocal style, why not try singing it while thinking of someone dear to you? With its slow tempo, it’s easy to sing, and performing it at karaoke will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on those who hear it.
Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki
This is Masaki Suda’s third single, released in February 2018.
It was used as the theme song for the NTV drama series “Kiss that Kills.” The vocal melody doesn’t require a particularly wide range, and the tune itself flows very naturally.
It’s also up-tempo and easy to get into, so I think it’s a song many men can casually pick for karaoke and enjoy.
In the B-melody and elsewhere, the spacing between vocal phrases becomes a key point for delivering a good performance, so when you sing it, pay close attention to the beat of the backing track and make sure you can feel it firmly as you sing.