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

Choosing the right songs for karaoke is pretty important, isn’t it?

I’ve agonized over it many times myself.

So this time, I’ve put together a curated list of karaoke songs that will definitely hype up any group of guys in their 30s—just what you’ve been looking for!

Hope you find it helpful.

Use it in all kinds of situations!

Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for men in their 30s (41–50)

greenCHEHON

CHEHON “Midori” Official Music Video
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CHEHON’s “Midori,” known as an anthem of weed-themed reggae, seems at first like a whisper of love to a woman, but it actually sings about a man’s love for herb.

The melody is crafted into a warm, gentle reggae vibe.

Since it’s performed by a deejay, the vocal line is relatively easy, with a modest range, and the reggae-typical offbeat on the 2 and 4 is set to a very graspable riddim.

It’s also a well-known track, so be sure to check it out.

DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Departure”
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ seventh single, “Tabidachi” (“Departure”).

Released in 2008, it didn’t become an explosive hit, but it still enjoyed moderate success: it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Bokutachi to Chuzaishan no 700 Nichi Sensō” (The 700 Days’ War: Us and the Police Officer) and reached No.

10 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Men in their early 30s may find it familiar.

In short, the song features a fairly simple, uniform vocal line with very gentle pitch movement.

However, it contains a fair number of long notes and the overall range is somewhat high, so it’s necessary to set the key so you can sustain long tones at a relatively high pitch.

Song of JoyMONGOL800

MONGOL800 is a band from Okinawa.

While they have numerous hit songs such as “Chiisana Koi no Uta,” I’d like to recommend a slightly more niche track here: “Yorokobi no Uta.” Unlike most of their songs, this one features a reggae-style rhythm with distinctive off-beats on the 2 and 4.

The vocals are calm and somewhat languid, and since there aren’t many long sustained notes, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their vocal power or lung capacity.

Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS

This song has no intro and starts singing right from the beginning.

The first note is E4, a mid-range pitch, so if you take a good breath and prepare before the song starts, you’ll likely produce a steady voice.

It begins without the backing band, so practice repeatedly to align the timing of the lyrics with the point where the band comes in.

Once you get past that, strong drums kick in, and if you listen closely to the backing track while you sing, you’ll be able to ride the groove.

The average pitch used in this song is C4, so overall it’s not high.

If you clearly separate each phrase and take a breath each time, it should make it easier to keep the rhythm.

The call-and-response parts in the song are energizing, so sing them with gusto! To avoid straining your throat, try projecting your voice as if you’re aiming into the distance.

You’ll likely find your voice comes out comfortably!

The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi is a music group that sparked a hip-hop boom in the overground scene in the 2000s.

Known for many songs about love and friendship, they’re recognized as a hip-hop group that won over a broad mainstream audience with approachable rap.

Among their tracks, “Kachou Fuugetsu” is particularly easy to sing.

The rap elements are relatively subdued, and the song as a whole is arranged with a melody that has a somewhat Okinawan folk vibe.

The vocal range is narrow and the vocal lines are simple, but there are many sustained notes in the chorus, so you need to pay attention to vocal power and key adjustments.

If I sing to the sky175R

175R is a rock band that made its major debut in 2003.

They announced a hiatus in 2010, but resumed activities in 2016 and continue to perform at many festivals and play live shows.

When you think of 175R, many people probably think first of this song, Sora ni Utaeba.

The song overall gives the impression of having many long tones, which really bring out vocalist SHOGO’s higher register.

The vocal range spans an octave and a half from F3 to B4, which might feel a bit high for male singers.

That said, the song starts mostly in the lower range, so as long as you can handle the rapid, wordy line at the end of the chorus, it’s a very satisfying song to sing.

It builds even more toward the end with call-and-response parts, so definitely give it a try when you want to hype things up at karaoke.

choB-DASH

This track is a major single by B-DASH.

It’s meant to be enjoyed by ear, and if you actually look at the lyrics, the English and Japanese are all jumbled.

But that’s B-DASH’s signature—its English-like vibe makes it really cool.

The vocal range is D#3 to A#4, with the highest note being a high A#; it’s on the higher side, but most of the song sits around D4.

Since it’s a short song, it might be fun to just go with the flow and sing it without worrying about the lyrics! Give it a try!