[Karaoke] Songs That Get Men in Their 70s Fired Up! A Collection of Nostalgic Japanese Hits [2026]

There are many people in their 70s who are still active, spending their days working, enjoying hobbies, and staying on the go.

That said, health is important too, and karaoke is a great hobby to recommend.

It can help relieve stress and stimulate physical functions.

Those who are currently in their 70s spent their youth from the 1960s to the 1970s, so this article gathers nostalgic Japanese hit songs from that era—GS (Group Sounds), kayōkyoku, enka, folk, and more—for those who grew up listening to a wide variety of hits in their younger days.

These are all songs that will get the crowd going when sung by men in their 70s, so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

[Karaoke] Songs That Get Men in Their 70s Fired Up! A Collection of Nostalgic Japanese Hits [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Woman’s Pathpinkara torio		The Pin Kara Trio’s classic song “Onna no Michi” (A Woman’s Path)
2	Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi		A song of a bittersweet farewell and the nightscape of Yokohama
3	Sōemonchō Bluesheiwa katsuji to daakuhosu		A poignant classic set in Sōemonchō
4	You were young back then.Za Supaidāsu		The Spiders, a youthful song of love
5	Love You, TokyoKurosawa Akira & Rosu Purimosu		A timeless breakup anthem echoing through Tokyo nights
6	Izakayaitsuki hiroshi, kinomi nana		A classic hit by Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi
7	A life full of scarsTsuruta Koji		Koji Tsuruta’s classic song “A Life Full of Scars” sings of the strength to live.
8	To say goodbyebiriibanban		Billy BanBan: A classic that transcends generations
9	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		Kyu Sakamoto's 'Ue o Muite Arukou' — a world-renowned classic
10	Automobile Show SongKobayashi Akira		A classic song that spins puns on car names
11	Flower NecklaceZa Taigāsu		A classic hit by a popular band from the 1960s that colors youth.
12	A café in a student districtGaro		Folk rock duo Garo: a classic song of youth
13	Drifters’ Zundoko BushiZa Dorifutāzu		The Drifters’ Zundoko-bushi is a timeless classic that transcends generations.
14	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A bittersweet memory of youth, a love song on the shore
15	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		With friendship, Haruo Minami’s theme song for the Osaka Expo
16	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s classic, A Love Song of Youth
17	Forever with youKayama Yūzō		Yuzo Kayama’s signature song “Kimi to Itsumademo”
18	Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko		Kiyohiko Ozaki’s classic song “Until the Day We Meet Again”
19	A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji		Joji Yamamoto’s moving signature song, a big hit
20	Sūdara-bushiUeki Hitoshi		A classic from the Showa era that turns everyday mishaps into laughter
21	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		Cape of Hokkaido, the soul-stirring classic song ‘Erimo Cape’
22	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		The charm of hot spring songs and heartwarming melodies
23	Abashiri PrisonTakakura Ken		Ken Takakura, the classic song with a deep, rugged voice: 'Abashiri Bangaichi'
24	Song of a Woman’s HeartBābu Satake		Barbe Satake scores a huge hit with 'Onna-gokoro no Uta' (Song of a Woman’s Heart).
25	Parting at 22kaguya hime		A classic song that depicts a breakup with a lover and a fresh new start
26	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		A melancholic masterpiece that sings of love in the northern land
27	Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu		A classic Group Sounds song that portrays summer youth
28	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s heartbreaking breakup ballad, a moving masterpiece
29	festivalKitajima Saburō		Tradition and gratitude, a powerful festival scene
30	The City of Love, SapporoIshihara Yūjirō		The Clock Tower of Sapporo and a Love Story
31	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A nostalgic song brings back memories of my childhood.
32	National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda		A heartwarming comic song that celebrates drinks and food
33	Shirake Bird OndoKomatsu Masao		Masao Komatsu’s Nostalgic Direction Ondo
34	What’s your name, Antiene?Toni Tani		Music filled with laughter, warmth, and humor
35	Traveler,Kayama Yūzō		An encouraging song for travelers who long for their hometown, a classic overflowing with kindness.
36	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece: an enka song that profoundly portrays life
37	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Ōkawa’s heartrending love song, thoughts on the sasanqua flowers
38	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		Eigo Kawashima’s classic song that depicts the pathos of life
39	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		A masterpiece by Ichirō Toba that movingly sings of the brotherly love of fishermen.
40	Tokyo CachitoFuranku Nagai		Timeless hits that color Akasaka’s night: songs of mature love
41	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		The scenery of the northern country and the heart-stirring singing voice of Yoshikazu Ikuzō
42	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		A classic enka song depicting an encounter at a tavern in the northern country
43	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		Tokyo Station Melody: Hope in Life and the Journey
44	A Letter Waiting for Springyoshida takurou		Heartfelt exchanges through letters and songs of memories
45	Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato		Masato Shimon’s fun song about fish-shaped candy
46	The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka		Okada Haruo's classic that uplifted postwar Japan
47	Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō		Classic songs that colored the Showa era: bittersweet love songs of men and women
48	Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō		A masterpiece that beautifully sings of postwar hope and a new era
49	Thank you, night fog, again tonight.Ishihara Yūjirō		Thank you, night fog, again tonight—a moving masterpiece.
50	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		The monumental youth kayō hit “High School Senior.”
51	Examinee BluesTakaishi Tomoya		Examinee Blues, a classic song of youth