Recommended Japanese Music Artists and Popular Song Rankings for Men in Their 50s [2026]

milk teaFukuyama Masaharu91rank/position

Masaharu Fukuyama – milk tea (Full ver.)

This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 21st single, released in May 2006.

Prior to its release, starting in April 2006, it was used as the theme song for the TBS variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” It’s a relaxed ballad with a pleasant acoustic guitar sound.

From a vocal melody standpoint, there aren’t any particularly tricky or difficult parts for karaoke, but because the tempo is slow, be careful not to get ahead of the beat—avoid what’s commonly called singing ‘in front of the beat.’ Also, since the overall vocal melody sits relatively low, try to place the voice toward the back molars of your lower jaw and sing with a chest voice (resonating in the chest cavity).

That should help you reproduce a vibe close to the original.

Give it a try.

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Kei Takahata

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

A gemlike ballad that gently portrays the beauty of walking through life with the one you love.

The warm poetic world woven by Masaharu Fukuyama offers deep insights into marriage and the bonds of family.

Unchanging love across the years, the quiet happiness of everyday life, and hopes for the future—these elements blend beautifully in this heartwarming song.

Released in August 2011, it was featured as the theme song for the wedding magazine Zexy’s TV commercial and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was certified Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

A heartwarming track that lets you feel the ties of family.

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GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Y.M.C.A.” Music Video – with lyrics

This is the song that Hideki Saijo covered from the Village People’s American mega-hit “Y.M.C.A.” and turned into a huge hit in Japan as well.

The choreography—boxing-style moves and poses that spell out the letters Y-M-C-A with your body—feels like it could instantly transport you back to your youth just by dancing it.

Be sure to sing and dance together with everyone and blow away your everyday stress!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Kazuo Zaitsu: Cactus Flower (theme song of “Under One Roof”)

Cactus Flower, the eighth single released by Tulip in 1975.

In 1993, it was remade by Kazuo Zaitsu, the former leader of Tulip, as the theme song for the drama “Cactus Flower: Under One Roof,” and became a revival hit.

Because of that, it’s widely known across generations, making it a great recommendation when people in their 50s are unsure what to sing at karaoke.

It’s a classic that people in their 50s can sing and everyone will be captivated by, so give it a try.

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Yuuko.S

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240 Million Eyes_Hiromi Go

A jazzy, rock-style number that could be considered one of Hiromi Go’s signature songs.

Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, just listening to it lifts your spirits and puts you in a great mood.

This track was used as the campaign song for Japanese National Railways’ “Exotic Japan” campaign.