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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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.
Parting at 22kaze
With a folk-like, simple chord progression and a conversational melody, this is a song you can sing without straining your voice.
Emotion matters more than technique, and even if you’re not confident at singing, a calm tone unique to men in their 60s can convey plenty of charm, making it a safe choice to try at karaoke.
Also, since few people sing folk songs, performing it in a relaxed, listening-focused way will gently touch listeners’ hearts.
When you sing, don’t belt—deliver it as if you’re speaking to match the song’s mood.
Because a spoken style uses more breath, practicing with humming and lip rolls beforehand will make it easier to produce your voice.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
As the theme song for TBS’s Sunday Theater drama “The Royal Family” for the October 2025 season, it’s becoming a go-to karaoke staple, especially popular among men in their 50s.
The lyrics resonate with generations rich in life experience, and they connect with the drama’s grand story depicting horse racing and family bonds.
With Koji Tamaki’s powerful vocal ability, you can pull off a cool performance by switching between a spoken, narrative style and a strong, belted style.
When hitting high notes, focus on quick vocal attack and keeping an open breath pathway so you don’t overstrain—this helps you produce sound comfortably without stressing your throat.
Proper preparation before singing is essential!
SaraiKayama Yūzō & Tanimura Shinji
Some of you reading this article may be a bit older.
For you, I recommend Sarai.
It’s a song well known even among younger generations thanks to its association with 24-Hour TV.
The real charm of this piece lies in its deep, mature vocal line.
Although the arrangement feels grand, the vocal range is very narrow—mid1 A to mid2 F—so men with lower voices should be able to sing it smoothly while making the most of their low tones.
Be sure to check it out.
Bus StopTaira Koji
This song might be a bit challenging.
It’s better to approach it with some confidence and the mindset to sing it out fully.
It’s not a song just anyone can sing, so if you really make it your own, it’ll become a very valuable addition to your repertoire.
scarecrowsadamasashi
Among people in their 60s, those in the latter half of the decade likely experienced the heyday of folk music.
Many of you may have been particularly struck by Masashi Sada’s lyrics, overflowing with originality and narrative depth.
Of all his songs, the one I especially recommend is Kakashi.
Its range is an average mid1 A# to mid2 F#, and because the pitch movement is fairly steady, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
The melody has an ennui-like mood, so be sure to sing it together and get the vibe going.
ChampionArisu
This is the 14th single by the Japanese folk/new music group Alice, released in December 1978.
It was a massive hit that reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts at the time, and it unfolds a story—set to a pleasant melody—about a boxing champion being defeated by a younger fighter.
Despite its dramatic content, the vocal melody doesn’t span a particularly wide range, and compared with contemporary songs, the melodic line itself is very simple, easy to remember, and easy to hum.
So even those who aren’t confident singers can likely pick it at karaoke and enjoy it without worry.
The harmonies by Tanimura and Horiuchi aren’t very complex either, so it could be fun for two people to sing in harmony together.
