[2026] Liven Up Your Party! A Roundup of the Latest and All-Time Favorite J-Pop Hits
Music is essential for livening up year-end parties, New Year’s gatherings, welcome and farewell parties, and other banquets.
If you’re the organizer or in charge of entertainment, you’ll want to pick songs that get everyone excited.
Still, it can be hard to know which tracks will really hype up the crowd.
For those in that situation, this article introduces recommended Japanese songs perfect as BGM to energize any banquet.
Focusing on the latest trend-aware hits while also picking timeless favorites, it offers a lineup that people of all generations can enjoy, making it suitable for a wide variety of events.
Be sure to check it out!
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[2026] Liven Up Your Party! Latest J-Pop Hits and All-Time Favorites (71–80)
Wacha WachaRIP SLYME
A track by RIP SLYME, who reunited as a five-piece to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their major debut.
Its breezy hip-hop sound blends perfectly with each member’s distinctive rap style.
The funky, energetic beat naturally makes listeners want to dance.
Released digitally on May 28, 2025, it’s also included on the best-of album “GREATEST FIVE,” released that July.
Brimming with bright, positive energy, this song is perfect for getting hyped with friends or lifting your mood!
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This is a song by the hugely popular group EXILE.
It’s extremely popular among teens and people in their 20s, from students to adults.
Older folks might not recognize it if it’s performed as an act or entertainment, but if the audience is mostly young people, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.
WOW WOR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement~H Jungle with T
A classic karaoke song guaranteed to get a big crowd going.
It’s the well-known 1995 mega-hit created through the collaboration of Masatoshi Hamada from Downtown and music producer Tetsuya Komuro.
It starts with a laid-back reggae-style groove, then gradually builds into a more rousing rhythm before exploding at the chorus—almost as if it’s designed to pull everyone in and hype up the room.
It’s an uplifting anthem that says, “Don’t worry, everything’s going to be fine,” a sing-along number that lets you feel a sense of unity with coworkers and friends.
Falling (feat. Taka)JINTAKA
A dream collaboration between BTS’s Jin and ONE OK ROCK’s Taka has come to life.
This work is a new version of a track included on Jin’s first solo album, “Happy.” The lyrics delicately portray the ache of unrequited love and a powerful longing for the other person, and Jin’s and Taka’s distinctive vocals blend beautifully.
Released on November 26, 2024, the song falls under the rock-pop genre and has captured the hearts of not only fans of both artists but a wide range of music lovers.
It’s a perfect track for those struggling with love or finding it hard to express their true feelings.
Be sure to give it a listen on a quiet night.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
10-FEET is a three-piece rock band that continues to captivate fans with a sound that embraces a wide range of genres, including rock, punk, metal, reggae, and hip-hop.
Their 22nd single, “The First Sense,” was written as the ending theme for the animated film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.
Its driving beat and hard-hitting rock sound are guaranteed to amp up any party.
It’s a powerful track that will resonate with listeners across generations in their own ways.
FOLLOW MEE-girls
EGIRLS, a sister group of EXILE.
The rhythm of “Follow Me” really sticks in your head.
It seems like listening to it when you’re feeling down would cheer you up.
The dance is cool too, so if you could imitate it, I think you’d get astonished cheers like “Wow!” rather than just amused ones.
Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS
HoneyWorks is a creator unit known for providing songs to various artists and for collaborations.
The track “I’m Sorry, I’m Cute feat.
Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami),” which features Chizuru Nakamura—a character from their song series project Confession Executive Committee: Love Series—was released as a digital-only single on November 21, 2022.
Given the huge response it received on TikTok, many people have probably heard it at least once.
With its cute lyrics and melody, it’s a poppy BGM that brightens the mood at any party.