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

Riding Good Waves NIGHTFxxkingRabbits

Riding a Good Wave ⭐︎ NIGHT [Full PV] Fxxking Rabbits

A quintessential piece of contemporary dance music.

It’s a pretty intense, high-energy track, so if you use it when the drinks are really kicking in at the after-party, you can take the crowd’s excitement to the max.

Ideally, you’d have women dance to it, but it could also be fun as a skit with the guys.

Someone who usually looks serious might change their image by daring to dance to it.

EMPIRESnow Man

Snow Man「EMPIRE」Music Video

A captivating Snow Man track that fuses classic and modern elements into an overwhelming sound and performance.

Set within a grand soundscape that samples Mozart’s symphonies, it boldly sings of determination and hope for the future.

Featured on the album “RAYS,” the song has generated major buzz, with its music video surpassing 10 million views in just 25 hours.

Play it to close out a party, and you’ll create a moving moment that lingers in everyone’s hearts.

It’s a perfect pick for those seeking courage for new challenges or anyone looking to get fired up with friends.

Get-go!EXILE

EXILE / Get-go! (Music Video)

Released in September 2025, this work is the 52nd single and the first in about four years and five months.

The lyrics were written by ATSUSHI himself, expressing the joy of reuniting with his companions and gratitude to the fans.

It fuses EXILE’s signature R&B flavor with an exhilarating pop sound, creating a groove that feels both nostalgic and new.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to make a fresh start or feel the bond with your cherished friends.

Strong Wind Slicked-Back (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi

Yukopi – Strong Wind Slicked-back Hair (feat. Kaai Yuki)

This song by Yukopi, which took Japan’s music scene by storm in 2023, features lyrics about hair being blown back into an all-back style by strong winds—an everyday moment many can relate to.

It topped Billboard JAPAN’s “Niconico VOCALOID SONGS TOP20” and held the No.

1 spot for five consecutive weeks, showcasing its phenomenal popularity.

The track was also featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial, drawing even more attention.

With its catchy melody and easy singability, it’s a perfect choice for livening up parties and year-end gatherings.

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Set to a poppy, upbeat melody, this song gives voice to the hardships of modern life.

After its release, it sparked a huge reaction—especially on social media—and went viral on TikTok as the “Teapot Dance”! Its message of facing forward and living on, even in tough times, is sure to resonate at any party.

If everyone does the “Giri-Giri Dance” to Kent-san’s vocals, the energy will skyrocket.

Try singing and dancing together at get-togethers with friends or at karaoke.

It’s sure to become a great memory!

MasqueradeShonentai

Masquerade (A Cappella)

It was quite a long time ago, but I think many young people still know it, right? I think it would be really fun if people of our dads’ generation did it, or conversely if young people dressed like Shonentai and did it seriously.

Ya-ya-ya—Tia! I love how upbeat it is.

A-RA-SHIarashi

ARASHI – A･RA･SHI [Official Music Video]

Arashi has now become a national idol group.

This is their debut song, “A・RA・SHI.” It’s a hip-hop-style, super upbeat dance tune.

There are plenty of rap parts as well as singing parts, so it’s perfect for splitting roles and performing as a group at events! It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser!

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