Recommended Japanese Music Artists and Popular Song Rankings for Men in Their 30s [2026]
People’s tastes in Japanese music vary from person to person and by generation, and some of you may find that the types of songs you like have changed compared to when you were in your twenties.
For those in their thirties, we’ve put together a ranking of recommended Japanese artists and popular songs for men in their thirties that you should check out.
Be sure to use it as a reference!
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Top Japanese Music Artists and Popular Songs for Men in Their 30s [2026] (1–10)
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā8rank/position
Air Band, the seventh single by Golden Bomber (hereafter, Kinbaku), was released in October 2009.
Hard to believe it’s been almost ten years! As of the time of writing (April 2020), if you’re in your 30s, this was probably right in your wheelhouse.
With some lyric changes, it was also used as the theme song for House Foods’ “Mega Shaki” commercial.
Not just with this song, but as a common trait in Kinbaku’s music, the vocal melodies are very Showa-kayō in style.
Speaking of Showa-era pop, compared to modern songs, the melodies are often very simple and easy to get into, which is one reason this is great even for people who aren’t confident singers.
In terms of key, most men should be fine singing it in the original key, but just in case, check in advance to find the key that suits you best.
The tempo makes it really easy to groove to, so don’t sweat the small stuff—just have fun singing it!
cherrysupittsu9rank/position
This song features a catchy melody that makes you want to hum along and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Released in April 1996, it became a massive hit, selling over a million copies.
It’s easy to see why it continues to be cherished as one of Spitz’s signature songs.
It’s a perfect choice to sing together with someone of the opposite sex at karaoke.
With a gentle yet powerful vocal tone, you can deliver a performance that truly touches the other person’s heart.
Many people likely treasure this as a song filled with memories.
The White LoversKuwata Keisuke10rank/position
As a solo artist, Keisuke Kuwata’s seventh single overall, released in October 2001.
It was used as the song for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercials, in which Kuwata himself appeared, as well as for UNIQLO’s “LifeWear/HEATTECH: Winter Is the Time to Go Outside” commercials.
You could truly call this a staple of late-’90s to early-2000s J-pop.
Many songs from that era are very easy to sing, and this ballad is no exception—it’s something anyone can casually sing and enjoy.
It might even be fun to sing it while doing a Kuwata-style impression, don’t you think?
Recommended Japanese Male Singers and Popular Song Rankings for Men in Their 30s [2026] (11–20)
Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki11rank/position
Masaki Suda, who is active both as an actor and a singer.
His song “Sayonara Elegy” is my top recommendation for men in their 30s: it’s easy to sing at karaoke and really livens up the room.
The song’s vocal range is just over one octave, which makes it accessible even for people who struggle with very high or very low notes—another reason it’s a great pick.
Although it was released in 2018, it has a vibe that’s somewhat reminiscent of 90s music, making it familiar and comfortable for people in their 30s.
The rhythm in the final chorus drop has a bit of a quirk, so focus your practice on that part!
All of the YouthFujifaburikku12rank/position
Released in October 2007, “Wakamono no Subete” is one of the signature songs of Fujifabric from the period when the late Masahiko Shimura was a member, and it’s still fresh in our memory that it surpassed 100 million streams on the Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking in 2024.
It’s a defining classic of the 2000s, and many people in their 30s today likely have it in their karaoke repertoire.
The song’s structure is essentially classic J-pop, with clear sections and no surprising high notes or long sustained tones, making it generally easy to sing.
If you sing with an awareness of the contrast between the restrained first half and the soaring chorus, it will sound even better!
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)13rank/position
The hit song “Umi no Koe” was born from an au commercial.
It was composed by the Okinawan band BEGIN, and the vocals are sung by Kenta Kiritani, who plays Urashima Taro.
Since Kiritani is primarily an actor, the vocal line is crafted to be very simple.
While the arrangement doesn’t particularly emphasize the low register, you can sing from the first verse through the chorus using a resonant, overtoned delivery that adds fullness.
It’s recommended for those who want to emphasize thickness rather than sheer depth.
Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON14rank/position
The chorus of this signature track by reggae DJ CHEHON is probably familiar to anyone in their 30s.
The video of him performing it on THE FIRST TAKE has apparently surpassed 10 million views.
In rap, rhythm matters more than pitch.
The first half has a lot of words and keeps a similar rhythm for a while, but in the latter half a more relaxed new rhythm appears, and nailing that switch makes it especially satisfying to sing.
It’s a song that naturally gets your body moving and lifts your mood, so rather than trying to sing it perfectly, approach it with the mindset of having fun and give it a try.
