Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 30s

The truthKamenashi Kazuya

Kazuya Kamenashi – The truth [Official Music Video]

It’s a song released in August 2025, and amazingly, it’s their first solo track in about two years! Listening to it, the range centers on low-mid to high-mid, so it might feel a bit high for those not used to higher notes.

That said, the melody is simple with no particularly tricky parts, and the chorus repeats the same phrase, making it very easy to remember.

For singing style: keep the verse (A section) conversational without belting; in the pre-chorus (B section), there’s a spot that rises to D4—accenting that part will feel great.

In the chorus, there’s a small leap from C4 to A4—don’t hesitate to accent that! For the average male singer, the range should be relatively comfortable, and with its rock flavor, it’s bound to feel really good to sing.

If you like passionate themes, definitely give it a try!

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Kubota Mami

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Goodbye, Regretkururi

Quruli – Goodbye Regret

Quruli is a band that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity thanks to its distinctive musicality.

Among their songs is a classic that gently accompanies the slightly wistful air of autumn.

The track portrays a delicate emotional state that quietly bids farewell to regrets about days gone by and tries to look ahead.

Its sparkling piano melody and warm sound seem to softly kindle hope within the sadness.

Released in September 2008 as a commemorative disc for the Kyoto Music Expo, it’s also likely familiar as the song used in House Foods’ “Java Curry” commercial.

Later included on the acclaimed album “Tamashii no Yukue,” this piece features a beautiful, singable melody, making it a great choice to add to your karaoke repertoire when you want an autumnal song.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.

It was also used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “D·N·A²: Dokoka de Nakushita Aitsu no Aitsu,” and it became a long-selling hit, marking Sharam Q’s first million-selling single.

So as of July 2023, many people in their 30s have likely heard it.

As this was the 1990s, when the karaoke market was considered crucial for a song’s success, the track is structured to be very easy to remember and sing.

It’s a song I highly recommend even for those who don’t usually sing much.

Since it’s a slightly slow-tempo song, just be careful not to get ahead of the beat when you sing.

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Kei Takahata

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ChinatownYazawa Eikichi

Released in 1978, the song that is artistic, transparent, and refreshing—creating a uniquely pleasant musical space—is Eikichi Yazawa’s “Chinatown.” It’s a refreshingly cool, adult karaoke song that’s perfect to sing during the hot summer season.

OrangeSMAP

SMAP – Orange

This is an autumn classic by SMAP, who have established a solid position as representative idols of Johnny’s, delivering a glittering, pleasing listening experience.

With modern yet approachable, down-to-earth lyrics, it’s a popular song recommended for men in their 30s.

protagonistSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER 'Protagonist' MV (Theme song for Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV')

This is the song chosen as the 2025 theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” and it’s the kind of track that flips your motivation switch on from the morning! SUPER BEAVER’s songs don’t really have the image of being “high” in pitch, and the vocal range of this song, “Shujinkou,” is mainly mid-range at D#3–G#4, so I think many men can sing it mostly in chest voice! Since there’s no intro, be careful not to miss the karaoke guide cue before the vocals come in.

Also, because it’s a band song, if you stay aware of the drums and move your body to the beat as you sing, it’s easier to keep rhythm, it locks in with the melody, and your voice will come out more easily! The opening is already the chorus, and for the choruses throughout the song, make sure to project the very first consonant without hesitation! For the long notes, keep your eye on the pitch bar all the way to the end!

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Kubota Mami

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LOOP ~One of the BE:ST-03 RYUHEI~RYUHEI

Lyric Video: BE:FIRST RYUHEI / LOOP ~One of the BE:ST-03 RYUHEI~

This song was created as part of BE:FIRST’s solo project and is RYUHEI’s solo track.

The vocal range is around D3–D5, focusing mainly on the lower register.

Overall, the song has a calm feel, so it should be easy to sing for lower-voice male singers who aren’t comfortable with high notes.

The chorus gets a bit higher, but since it’s a stylish track with strong R&B elements, singing gently in falsetto without belting fits the song well.

I think it’s great to have a song like this in your repertoire, so definitely give it a listen!

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Kubota Mami

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