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 (11–20)
Tokyo StorySha ran Q
Among Sharam Q’s songs, “Jo-Kyo-Mono-Gatari” especially leans into rock.
From the intro, it keeps building with a cool, hype-raising melody.
The overall vocal range sits at F#3–A4, which is comfortable for many male singers.
Since the high notes don’t continue nonstop, it should be approachable even for those who feel less confident about singing.
That said, there’s a part in the chorus where the pitch jumps up.
If you project firmly there without hesitation, your voice won’t catch in your throat.
Aiming to put out about twice as much voice as you think you need might be just right.
It’s a great song for strengthening your chest voice, so not only in the chorus but also in other phrases, sing with a crisp, articulate delivery to really sound cool.
It’s a track that’ll make you feel the joy of singing!
Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu
The Checkers, with Fumiya Fujii on vocals, were hugely popular as an idol-style band in the 1980s.
I love the intro to this song, and it modulates at the end so the pitch goes up! It’s just too cool.
The same melodic line repeats several times, and the overall range sits comfortably for male voices, so it seems perfect for singing along and having fun.
By the way, did you know the very last phrase after the key change in the final chorus goes even higher? When you sing it at karaoke, focus on that part and nail the pitch—you’ll land it in style! In general, if you keep your energy up while singing, your vocal cords will resonate better and the high notes will come out more easily, so go for it with confidence!
Journey of the Heartchūrippu
It’s a big hit by Tulip.
The melody line is gentle and the range isn’t high, so I think it’s easy to sing! Though it might be a bit older than the generation of men in their 40s… By the way, “Kokoro no Tabi” has been covered by Masaharu Fukuyama and many others, so it could be fun to look for a version you like! Tulip’s songs have a choral feel with a relaxed tempo, and there are parts that really let you showcase your singing, which makes them very appealing! It’d be great to have everyone sing the chorus together, and then sing the non-chorus parts comfortably and expressively.
Since the range is easy to sing, be careful not to strain your throat.
If you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice into the distance, your vocal cords will vibrate well and you’ll be able to produce sound more easily!
You pure motherfuckersKishidan
As a CD single from Kishidan, this is their first new track in an incredible 5 years and 8 months.
Written by Show Ayanokoji, it serves as the theme song for the drama “Donketsu,” airing from April 25, 2025! It’s a hot, rough-and-ready rock band sound that’s quintessentially Kishidan and perfectly matches the yakuza-themed world of the drama.
The melody line is very straightforward, and with the same chorus melody recurring, it shouldn’t be hard to memorize.
Also, as you’d expect from a Kishidan song, the vocal range isn’t too high, making it comfortable for male singers.
It sounds coolest when you sing with a clenched-fist, power-through vibe! Just be careful to keep your throat relaxed and not tense up.
Using gestures helps you naturally loosen up and makes it easier to sing.
Be sure to learn the choreography and have fun singing along!
Let’s be happyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Artists from around this generation often sing in their chest voice rather than relying on falsetto, so their vocal ranges aren’t that high.
I bet some of you have sung this song at ceremonies quite a bit.
The piano and strings in the background sound beautiful, and it seems like it would feel great to sing.
The tempo isn’t fast, so you can sing calmly and with care.
The verse has that distinct Nagabuchi style, so if you focus on it too much you might end up sounding like an impression of him (lol).
I feel like you shouldn’t worry too much about the Nagabuchi flavor—sing it in your own voice.
In the chorus, if you sing boldly, like “I’m a great singer!” your voice will come out solidly and you’ll enjoy singing it.
In the end, it’d be awesome if you could get everyone involved and turn it into a big sing-along!
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
“Easy Rider” is one of those songs that feels great to sing at karaoke.
You can relax your shoulders and sing it, and its groove and tempo feel really good.
It’s obviously a top recommendation for karaoke, and it’s also perfect as background music for a drive.
Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s (21–30)
huge nuisanceUNICORN
This is UNICORN’s debut single, released in 1989.
Although they disbanded once, their 2009 reunion brought them back into the spotlight.
Even when you go to karaoke with younger generations who don’t know UNICORN, you can still have a great time together.
