Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 60s
A karaoke selection for men in their 60s that brings back the youth of the Showa era.
Relive summer memories with Yosui Inoue’s “Shonen Jidai,” the ache of love with Chiharu Matsuyama’s “Koi,” and let Koji Tamaki’s vocals express mature allure to the fullest.
The timeless hits you hummed in your youth will shine anew at karaoke today.
From folk to J-pop, these are songs loved across generations.
Sing a nostalgic tune, and emotions you’d nearly forgotten will vividly return, filling your time with comfort.
Use this article as a guide for your song choices and enjoy wonderful moments with your friends.
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Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 60s (11–20)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Known as one of Yo Hitoto’s signature songs, this gem is imbued with deep feelings for a loved one and a prayer for peace.
Released in February 2004, it was featured as the theme song for NTV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and used in commercials.
A film of the same title was also produced and became a major hit.
Yo Hitoto’s clear, transparent voice and the heartfelt lyrics captured the hearts of many.
Filled with love for someone precious and a wish for world peace, this song leaves a lasting impression even when sung at karaoke.
Why not sing it while thinking of someone you love?
Slow motionNakamori Akina
A striking song that depicts a fateful encounter on the beach.
Akina Nakamori’s translucent vocals blend beautifully with Takao Kisugi’s melody, vividly expressing the freshness of first love.
The lyrics carefully portray, almost in slow motion, the moment one’s heart is captured by the sight of someone walking along the sandy shore, brimming with the familiar anticipation of romance.
Released as her debut single in May 1982 and included on the album “Prologue
It’s a song you can sing with a calm heart as you look back on a youthful romance etched in your memory along with cherished moments.
First loveMurashita Kōzō
Kozo Murashita left behind many songs themed around romance.
Released in 1983, this single became his biggest hit, selling 526,000 copies.
Portraying the experience of a first love in one’s youth, it vividly captures the poignancy and purity of those emotions.
Murashita’s voice, which leaves a deep impression on listeners, and the gentle sound of the acoustic guitar are especially memorable.
Although he did not appear on television, the song enjoyed a long-running success.
In 2013, a monument with the lyrics was erected in the shopping district of his hometown, Minamata City in Kumamoto Prefecture, and the song continues to be cherished by many people today.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone who holds memories of their first love close to their heart.
Love is a mirageGam
A gem of a love song by the folk duo Gam, beginning with delicate scenic imagery.
It’s a masterpiece in which aching emotions are beautifully sublimated, letting you feel the pain of heartbreak.
It won the Excellence Award at the Yamaha Popular Song Contest in 1980 and reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart in 1981.
Covered by many artists, including Reiko Shiraha and Akina Nakamori, it remains a timeless classic that touches the universal strings of the heart.
With its gentle vocals and lyrics that seep into the soul, why not sing it yourself with thoughts of someone dear to you?
Full of memoriesH₂O
A classic by H2O that stirs sweet, bittersweet memories, like flipping through an album filled with youthful moments.
The innocent smiles captured in photos, the glimmering memories like sun-dappled light, and a beautiful melody line that gently embraces the dreamy, Cinderella-like feelings of girlhood make this a memorable song.
Released in March 1983 and used as the ending theme for the anime Miyuki, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Since then, it has been covered by numerous artists and cherished in school music textbooks and as a choral piece.
It’s a song that quietly speaks to the importance of looking back on memories while accepting your own growth.
One you’ll want to hum with friends, wrapped in a sense of nostalgia.
Tokyoyashiki takajin
“Tokyo,” a famous song by Takajin Yashiki released in 1993.
Although he is a local singer, this track is widely known nationwide, partly because it received a Special Award at the Japan Cable Radio Awards.
The song portrays a breakup between a man and a woman, with the theme of moving to Tokyo.
As for the vocal line, the melody is arranged in an enka-like style, making it very easy to sing for people in their 60s.
If you’re not confident in your vocal power, try singing the A and B sections softly and then use a normal volume for the chorus; the dynamics will make it sound better, so give it a try.
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DepartureMatsuyama Chiharu
It’s Chiharu Matsuyama’s debut song, released in 1977, and one of his signature works.
This song is a memorable one for me because I performed it as a duo with a student, singing while playing.
The structure repeats the opening melody several times, and the chorus finally appears toward the end.
The overall vocal range is C#3 to B4, with a big lift at the chorus, so the high notes come at the end.
It might be a bit high, but if you nail the high part, it’s a really cool song.
Be careful not to force the high notes and strain your throat.
Sing so that your head and chest resonate and your whole body carries the sound.
Since you’ll need plenty of breath, try to inhale deeply using diaphragmatic breathing, and make a conscious effort to project your voice accordingly.
