[2026] Liven Up Your Party! A Roundup of the Latest and All-Time Favorite J-Pop Hits

Ambiguous ElegyDECO*27

[DECO*27] Love-Lost Elegy feat. marina [Music Video]

It’s a high-energy song, and not just the chorus—you can pour your heart into the verses too and really belt it out, which feels incredibly refreshing.

DECO’s songs have wonderful music videos that draw you in, so listeners can enjoy watching as well as listening—two birds with one stone.

Highly recommended.

Time ParadoxVaundy

Time Paradox (Theme Song of the Movie Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony) / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Vaundy’s “Time Paradox,” which cherishes the meaning of encounters and the time we share, is infused with hope and a forward-looking spirit for the future, and has drawn attention as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony.

The jacket design he created himself also expresses a unique worldview where music and art merge.

This work shares connections between people and hopes for the future across generations, making it a recommended song to unite everyone and lift the mood at farewell and welcome parties, year-end parties, and New Year’s gatherings.

Go for it!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

I’d like to dedicate this song to everyone fighting across Japan: “Guts da ze!!” by Ulfuls! There are times when work and your personal life don’t go well.

Even then, listening to this song will make you feel like giving it your all again.

Its straightforward, unadorned lyrics and the masculine vocals make it a track that really hits home!

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Everlasting friendshipHyadain

I tried making a music video for Hyadain's Jōjō Yūjō.

It was the opening theme of the anime “Nichijou.” Since it’s a song by Hyadain, it’s fast-paced, but the tempo is really good.

The anime visuals are included, so everyone can sing along and have fun together.

If you sing clearly and energetically, both you and those around you will enjoy it even more.

It’s not because he’s a boy that it’s cute!Hoshino Yuna

It’s Not Like I’m Cute for a Boy! / Yuna Hoshino [Official Music Video]

Hoshino Yuna’s debut track that drew attention as a cute pop song.

While putting her adorableness front and center, the lyrics carry a message that emphasizes self-expression and independence.

Released in April 2023, the song was produced in collaboration with HoneyWorks.

Aimed at young women, it highlights the value of staying true to yourself and is sure to resonate across generations even at parties.

It’s especially recommended for times when you want to hype things up with a group of female friends.

It’s a song that showcases Hoshino’s multifaceted talent, so be sure to check it out!

EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Edison”

A fresh take on pop music that weaves together an adorable voice and a distinctive sound.

Released in May 2022, this track blew up on TikTok and became a massive hit, reaching No.

13 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

True to Wednesday Campanella’s playful style, the lyrics are packed with fun and the catchy melody leaves a strong impression—it’s the kind of song that lifts your spirits just by listening.

The music video, which depicts the hustle and bustle of inventing in a laboratory, is also a must-see.

Perfect for party entertainment or when you’re ready to take on something new.

It’s a song that makes you feel like you’d rather invent something than spend time dancing.

Inspector Pepperpinku redii

Inspector Pepper

The unique tempo of this old song makes me feel so cheerful.

I can’t help wanting to ask, “What’s with ‘Pepper Keibu’?” but I think the sharpness in that part of the lyrics is great.

If we performed this as entertainment, I think people from our mothers’ generation would be delighted and feel nostalgic.