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 songs for karaoke for men in their 40s (21–30)
It’s love, right?wacci
I’ve been posting songs with the theme of “men with low voices,” and many of my students are “men with low voices” too! One of them has been practicing wacci’s “Koidaro.” In this song, the chorus jumps up in range to F#4, but the lowest note is a pretty low B2, which actually appears multiple times throughout.
How about first making sure you can firmly produce those easier low notes, and then try tackling the high notes with some momentum? Of course, it’s totally fine to start with falsetto instead of chest voice! If you keep singing, there will definitely be a point where it clicks, so I think it’s worth giving it a go even if it feels “a bit high.” Just don’t push yourself!
Kotodama of Love ~ Spiritual MessageSazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars’ classic song “Kotodama of Love ~Spiritual Message~.” Many people have probably heard it often at karaoke but didn’t know the title.
Among Southern All Stars’ songs, this one boasts one of the narrowest vocal ranges.
Not only is the range narrow, but it also centers on the low-to-mid register where male voices are most comfortable, so you’re unlikely to find it difficult from a vocal production standpoint.
The vocal line is gentle with little ups and downs, so be sure to give it a try.
Farewell to Youthful DaysHotei Tomoyasu
It’s nice to reminisce once in a while and feel a bit nostalgic, isn’t it? The melody is memorable and easy to pick up, and the range isn’t that wide, so it’s easy to sing.
It’s hard to make it sound cool, but if you sing it with feeling, you might be able to bring out the song’s charm.
DiscoveryFLYING KIDS
The FLYING KIDS song that depicts winter’s chill and the loneliness of the heart was released in November 1996 and was featured in a Sapporo Beer “Fuyu Monogatari” commercial.
Through the image of the protagonist chasing footprints erased by a blizzard, it expresses the longing for lost love and the strength to face it.
Blending funk with pop rock, the track showcases FLYING KIDS’ signature style, with upbeat lyrics and dynamic, well-defined instrumentation.
Takashi Hamazaki’s steady vocals are another highlight.
It’s a song that resonates—perfect for singing at a get-together with friends or on a winter night spent with someone special.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Released in May 1987 as the major-label debut single by THE BLUE HEARTS, a band emblematic of Japan’s punk rock scene, this track features simple lyrics and a powerful melody, expressing a strong determination to protect what’s important no matter the circumstances.
In 2005, a film featuring this song was released, and it has had a wide cultural impact, being covered by various artists.
It’s a perfect pick for belting out at karaoke to blow off steam or for getting hyped with like-minded friends.
ForeverGosuperāzu
This celebrated song, which sings of an eternal bond with a loved one, gently conveys the unbreakable feelings that exist precisely because love is formless.
Transcending physical distance, the unwavering longing for the other person resonates in the heart alongside beautiful harmonies.
Released in August 2000, the track stayed on the Oricon chart for an impressive 44 weeks and was selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s JAPAN COUNTDOWN.
Its diverse arrangements—hallmarks of The Gospellers—are part of its appeal, including the Album Version on the album “Soul Serenade” and the “unplugged live version” included on the single “Hitori.” It remains a beloved song that makes you want to sing while thinking of someone special, especially after time spent talking with friends.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
For those of you now in your 40s who spent your teenage years in the 1990s, you might associate Fumiya Fujii more with his work as a solo artist than with The Checkers.
Fujii is active in many fields beyond music, but his most famous song as a solo singer is TRUE LOVE, released in 1993 as his solo debut single.
It’s fascinating that there are many anecdotes surrounding the song’s creation—such as the fact that Fujii had no prior experience composing before writing it, and that the odd time signature in the intro came from a mistake he made while recording the demo, which was kept as is.
It’s a massive hit so iconic it appears in textbooks and remains a karaoke favorite, yet it’s based on classic chord progressions and features a straightforward melodic development, making it very easy to sing.
One point to note: in the first chorus he sings certain parts in falsetto, while in the second chorus he sings those parts in chest voice—so keep that in mind and deliver it with strength.
