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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.

Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 60s (31–40)

ChinatownYazawa Eikichi

Eikichi Yazawa 'Chinatown' / EIKICHI YAZAWA CONCERT TOUR 2023 'Welcome to Rock’n’Roll'
ChinatownYazawa Eikichi

Eikichi Yazawa has produced many classic songs over the years.

There are likely many men in their 60s who have been fans since the Carol era.

Among his tracks, one I especially recommend is Chinatown.

The song’s vocal range is relatively narrow, from mid1 B to mid2 G#.

If you’re just following the pitch, it should be quite manageable.

However, because Yazawa employs a shout-infused singing style, trying to imitate that can make the difficulty skyrocket.

So, rather than sticking too closely to the original, aim to sing it in a comfortable key for you.

City LightsSakai Masaaki

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City LightsSakai Masaaki

Although Masakazu Sakai has a playful side, his vocal ability is quite impressive.

He has many hit songs, but since this one is easy to sing and well-received, it’s a good idea to master it.

If you practice with the intention of singing the lyrics—brimming with kindness—carefully and expressively, it will become a great go-to song for you.

Premonition of Loveanzenchitai

The classic hit by Anzen Chitai, “Koi no Yokan.” While the lyrics are heartrending, the melody itself exudes a very seductive allure, and the song is considered indispensable when discussing 1980s pop ballads.

Although the piece features many low notes, the vocal line is fundamentally easy to sing.

In the last part of the chorus, the pitch suddenly jumps up on the word “kakenukeru,” and if you find that part difficult, try pronouncing it as “kuu-kye-nukeru.” It’s a simple tweak, but just changing the pronunciation can improve your vocal production, so I recommend it.

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.

Eris with Azure Eyesanzenchitai

The band Anzen Chitai has produced numerous hit numbers.

From ballads to rock-flavored pop, they’ve turned all kinds of works into popular songs.

The one I’d like to recommend this time is Aoi Hitomi no Erisu (Eris with Azure Eyes).

It’s a gentle ballad, yet it also has well-placed moments of lift.

Rather than a big, explosive build, it’s the kind of song that gives you chills and goosebumps.

Its vocal range is quite narrow at mid1 C to mid2 D#, and the melodic movement is smooth, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

Recommended Japanese pop karaoke songs for men in their 60s (41–50)

interaction; friendly contact; bondingNakamura Masatoshi

Masatoshi Nakamura has been active across a wide range of fields as an actor and singer.

As a singer, his main profession is acting, so it’s not that he possessed exceptionally high technical skill, but his expressive vocals did help him establish a place for a time.

Among Nakamura’s songs, one I especially recommend as an easy pick for aiming high karaoke scores is Fureai.

Its vocal range is quite narrow, spanning from mid1 A to mid2 D#, the tempo is a moderate BPM 123, and the melodic movement is much gentler compared to contemporary songs, so it should be quite feasible to target a high score.

If the end of the chorus is difficult to project, instead of using mixed voice, another option is to raise the key by one or two steps and sing it in falsetto.

Ruby RingTerao Akira

Akira Terao has been hugely successful not only as an actor but also as a singer.

While he isn’t necessarily known for exceptional vocal power, his smooth vocals born from his low voice are highly appealing and have produced several hit songs.

Among them, the particularly popular piece is Ruby no Yubiwa (Ruby Ring).

Although the song features a very low range down to low G, its highest note is only B3, so most people should be able to sing it.

The melody contains many repetitions and the vocal line doesn’t demand much volume, so as long as you keep your pitch accurate, you can aim for a high score.

However, your score will drop if you miss notes during the key change in the latter half, so if you’re not confident in your pitch, be sure to practice repeatedly.