Songs to Play at the End of 2026! A Roundup of New Year’s Eve and Winter J‑Pop
The year that felt both long and short is already coming to an end.
From around the time Christmas passes, you really start to sense that the year is winding down, don’t you?
And as we reach the year’s end, a variety of music programs and events take place, starting with the Red and White Song Battle on New Year’s Eve.
Every year, I bet a lot of people ring in the New Year while listening to music.
With that in mind, this article rounds up a bunch of songs perfect for the end of the year, including tracks about New Year’s Eve and classic winter tunes.
It’s a playlist you can enjoy on your own to reflect on the past year, or throw on with everyone to hype up the countdown.
Playlist
| Songs to Play at the End of 2026! A Roundup of New Year’s Eve and Winter J‑Pop | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A song for the turn of the year and reflecting on the past twelve months |
| 2east | New Year’s Eve SongRemioromen | play_arrow | Warm Song of Two and New Year’s Soba |
| 3east | A town where it snowsyunikōn | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that captures the year-end atmosphere |
| 4east | Zuko☆Bakofurachinarizumu | play_arrow | Year-end music to liven up the year-end party |
| 5east | Thank youŌe Senri | play_arrow | Senri Oe’s year-end gratitude song, a moving masterpiece |
| 6east | TOKYO SNOWSakurazaka46 | play_arrow | Poignant feelings layered over the snow in Tokyo |
| 7east | Cheers, charisma! Year-end partyShichinin no Karisuma | play_arrow | A fun year-end song brought to you by seven charismatic stars |
| 8east | Harmony of DecemberKinKi Kids | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that evokes the warmth of winter |
| 9east | December 29reGretGirl | play_arrow | A poignant story of being told goodbye on one’s birthday |
| 10east | STILL LOVE HER (A Lost Landscape)TM NETWORK | play_arrow | An urban ballad that confronts memories that have passed with the changing of the seasons. |
| 11east | December 31NMB48 | play_arrow | A bittersweet NMB48 song filled with year-end emotions |
| 12east | Grand Plans for the Year-End and New Yeartanpopo | play_arrow | A soothing track that warmly portrays year-end romance |
| 13east | December without youYokoyama Yui | play_arrow | Yokoyama Yui’s graduation song, a winter ballad of farewell and gratitude |
| 14east | Cats and Allergieskinoko teikoku | play_arrow | A moving song that sings of a bittersweet farewell and longing love. |
| 15east | The Magic of DecemberMakihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | A song that conveys the warmth of winter, a magical melody |
| 16east | Spaceship on New Year’s EveSuga Shikao | play_arrow | A song brimming with Suga Shikao’s distinctive worldview |
| 17east | the last day of the monthsupittsu | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of year-end sentimentality and hope for the future |
| 18east | In My TownMr.Children | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece that reflects the emotions after the earthquake disaster |
| 19east | Four-Mon coinMOROHA | play_arrow | MOROHA’s powerful singing resonates in my heart. |
| 20east | travel anecdoteCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | A moving song filled with passionate feelings toward a dream |
| 21east | promiseSHO | play_arrow | SHO’s solo song that fulfilled the promise made at the audition |
| 22east | Happy Endingback number | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the emotions of love and farewell |
| 23east | 4 SEASONSXG | play_arrow | The gentle tones of winter resonate in my heart. |
| 24east | by all means; no matter what; at any costback number | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays a passionate love for sports |
| 25east | Gerlende Funky LoveFirosofī no Dansu | play_arrow | Dance winter tune by the Winter Queen, Kohmi Hirose |
| 26east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s winter song that discovers love while watching the falling snow. A beautiful, ephemeral signature track. |
| 27east | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | “Jidai” is a song of hope, a masterpiece that brings a smile. |
| 28east | Heart color ~ a song for the wonderful year ~Fukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Let's encourage our hearts with Masaharu Fukuyama's songs. |
| 29east | Light of Firefliesshouka | play_arrow | The New Year’s song “Auld Lang Syne” is a farewell song. |
| 30east | New Year’s Evethe pillows | play_arrow | A poignant rock melody where sorrow and hope intertwine |
| 31east | White winter songCharcoal Filter | play_arrow | A poignant song that connects hearts on a winter street corner |
| 32east | DecemberSkoop On Somebody | play_arrow | A funky winter classic to celebrate the year’s end |
| 33east | I’m here (feat. STUTS)butaji | play_arrow | An introspective night, quietly accepting my own path |
| 34east | Hard Days,Holy NightPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | A busy year-end, caught between feelings for my lover and my work |
| 35east | End-of-year hydrangea double suicideIchikawa Yukino | play_arrow | Year’s end, a song that stands by men without hope |
| 36east | Goddess of RomanceHirose Kōmi | play_arrow | Kohmi Hirose’s classic winter song, a heartwarming masterpiece |
| 37east | The Land of ‘Good Job’ (Otsukaresama)Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that heals the fatigue of the year |
| 38east | In My TownMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children's 'In My Town' is perfect for the year-end. |
| 39east | DEPARTURESglobe | play_arrow | A winter classic, a moving work that intertwines snow and love. |
| 40east | National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda | play_arrow | Barracuda, a popular song among alcohol lovers |
| 41east | HOMEShimizu Shota | play_arrow | A bittersweet song of the heart longing for home |
| 42east | Even when next year comesMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A heartrending song that captures year-end emotions, wavering between hope and reality |
| 43east | Shiroi Koibito-tachiKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | Masterpieces by Southern All Stars’ Keisuke Kuwata you’ll want to listen to in the cold season |
| 44east | Snow halationμ’s | play_arrow | The charm of Love Live: μ’s winter songs! |
| 45east | Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo | play_arrow | Shogo Hamada’s masterpiece “Yuki” (Snow), a moving work that resonates across generations |
| 46east | orionYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | The poignant song that shines in the winter sky, 'orion' |
| 47east | Two Red-spotted Butterflieskinmokusei | play_arrow | A famous song by Kinmokusei that sings of youthful memories. |
| 48east | I feel like I’m about to cry feat. AimyonRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS' popularity explodes after collaborating with Aimyon! |
| 49east | Irohakocchi no kento | play_arrow | A heartwarming debut cheer song by an a cappella singer |
| 50east | broad daylightKing Gnu | play_arrow | A heart-touching song by King Gnu that portrays anguish |
| 51east | White LoveSPEED | play_arrow | A signature hit by the popular group SPEED |
| 52east | The Promised DecemberSaitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | Memories of Christmas and love for someone special |
| 53east | DearNishino Kana | play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s bittersweet exam support song |
| 54east | New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Hope for the New Year and a powerful band sound |
| 55east | ~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | The classic songs of ORANGE RANGE from BLEACH |
| 56east | Rock ‘n’ roll drummers love cleaning.Gita Panda | play_arrow | A song expressing Guitar Panda’s feelings about cleaning |
| 57east | BlizzardMiura Daichi | play_arrow | Main Theme Song of the Dragon Ball Movie |
| 58east | SubaruTanimura Shinji | play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece that explores the meaning of life |
| 59east | My Dear FeetSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A classic from Southern All Stars, healing the heart with a joyful rhythm |
| 60east | Sound of SnowGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s winter love song, a heartwarming tune |
| 61east | NEW YEAR’S DAYtha BOSS feat. Hannya | play_arrow | Reflect on the events of the year and celebrate the bonds we’ve overcome challenges with. |
| 62east | New Year’s Eve (Ōtsugomori)sadamasashi | play_arrow | A song that looks back on the year and welcomes the New Year with hope |
| 63east | January(yoru to) SAMPO | play_arrow | Working adult band SAMPO kicks off the New Year with a new song and a fresh start |
| 64east | White LightSuperfly | play_arrow | Superfly’s powerful winter song “White Light” |
| 65east | Winding RoadYUI | play_arrow | A heartwarming song depicting YUI’s winter year-end |
| 66east | Auld Lang Syne ~ Hotaru no HikariHirahara Ayaka | play_arrow | Ayaka Hirahara’s moving singing voice and the light of fireflies |
| 67east | SnowdomeKimura Kaera | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song and winter memories, Kaela Kimura |
| 68east | Tokyo Winter SessionHONEY WORKS | play_arrow | A HoneyWorks song is the anime ending theme |
| 69east | BYE! THIS YEAR!! HI! NEW YEAR!!Eijia Enjinia | play_arrow | Asia Engineer’s year-end cheer song |
| 70east | spring cleaningkingu gidora | play_arrow | King Ghidorah reactivated, supporting the year-end big cleanup |
| 71east | Winter WhistleSukima Suichi | play_arrow | A heartwarming winter song by Sukima Switch |
| 72east | Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | A love ballad portraying the poignant feelings of a winter romance |
| 73east | possibilityOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A song that delivers a positive feeling toward the New Year |
| 74east | Tonight is a Hearty PartyJuice=Juice | play_arrow | Covers of Mariya Takeuchi’s classic songs, fun and warmth |
| 75east | AsterAkito Asu | play_arrow | Akito portrays loneliness and hope on a cosmic stage |
| 76east | Year-end party! BOU! NEN! KAI!A.B.C-Z | play_arrow | ABC-Z's year-end party song |
| 77east | Win TimeCHAI | play_arrow | A winter’s sparkling song brightens the heart. |
| 78east | whiskyLittle Parade | play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of gratitude and farewell to a father |
| 79east | Dayrai Concert OrchestraUNISON SQUARE GARDEN | play_arrow | The Dayrai Concert Orchestra with a Fun Rhythm |
| 80east | Winter Phantasm ManiaKyūso Nekokami | play_arrow | A rock song portraying winter’s loneliness and hope |
| 81east | waiting in vainrokudenashi | play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of a bittersweet love at the year’s end. |
| 82east | Blues of the StarsYoshii Kazuya | play_arrow | A winter night sky and the heartwarming singing voice of Kazuya Yoshii |
| 83east | You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko | play_arrow | Be moved by Akiko Wada’s classic hit as you ring in the New Year |
| 84east | Ode to JoyToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora | play_arrow | Year-end classic: Ska-style Ninth |
| 85east | Lovers AgainEXILE | play_arrow | EXILE’s classic winter song, a bittersweet love ballad |
| 86east | Winter, againGLAY | play_arrow | The moving appeal of GLAY’s winter classic “Winter, again.” |
| 87east | New WorldL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | Ringing in the New Year with L’Arc-en-Ciel’s “New World.” |
| 88east | spring cleaningkingu gidora | play_arrow | A powerful declaration song to 'clean up' the rap world |
| 89east | pocketOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s winter love song warms the heart. |
| 90east | Happy New YearMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | A love story awaiting the New Year, a classic song by Yumi Matsutoya |
| 91east | Mr.SnowmanE-girls | play_arrow | Let your feelings be known! E-Girls’ winter love song |
| 92east | loadTHE toraburyū | play_arrow | A solo project track and a signature song with 2.2 million copies sold. |


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