[2026] Japanese party songs: Popular party tunes that will liven up performances and entertainment
At school festivals, company events, or wedding after-parties, upbeat party songs are essential, aren’t they?
In this article, we’ve picked out lively Japanese uptempo tracks that will make your performances and showcases shine!
From pop and rock to reggae, we’ve gathered a wide range, so you’re sure to find a favorite.
You can feature a song as the performance itself, or use it as dynamic background music to hype up the show.
Be sure to check out these tracks that will create a sense of unity across the entire venue.
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[2026] Japanese party songs: Popular party tunes (61–70) that hype up performances and skits
Champagne Night FeverFuwa Minato
Nijisanji-affiliated VTuber Minato Fuwa’s original song “Champagne Night Fever” was released in December 2024.
The lyrics and composition were handled by syudou, the popular composer also known for Ado’s “Usseewa.” The track directly channels Fuwa’s image as a virtual host, delivering a mature, stylish vibe.
It carries a slightly shadowy atmosphere that’s incredibly cool.
Give it a listen when you’re in the mood to get pumped up!
I want to eat SUSHI (feat. Soy Sauce)ORANGE RANGE
A track featuring comically “filleted” lyrics over a global dance beat packed with love for sushi.
Released in July 2015, ORANGE RANGE’s “I Want to Eat SUSHI feat.
Soy Sauce” expresses affection for Japanese culture through sushi.
The music video by the creative unit AC-bu became a hot topic for its “addictive visuals.” It also drew attention as the song used in Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles Miso commercial.
The members themselves call it a love song that surpasses “LOVE PARADE,” and it was produced with a fresh approach far removed from traditional Japanese style.
Play it at a wedding after-party or a company event, and if everyone dances while calling out sushi toppings, it’s sure to create a powerful sense of unity across the venue!
PolyrhythmPerfume
Perfume is a three-member technopop unit produced by Yasutaka Nakata.
Their song “Polyrhythm” is perfect for parties, with vocals processed in a way that’s as addictive as a Vocaloid.
The main melody is super catchy, so it seems like a great one for everyone to sing along to and get hyped.
Also, the track features a special musical gimmick called a “polyloop,” which layers multiple time signatures! If you share that little tidbit in the latter half of the event, you might just grab everyone’s attention (lol).
Amazing Gracego!go!vanillas
go!go!vanillas is a Japanese rock band formed in 2010 that delivers passionate, powerful songs.
They say they chose the name go!go!vanillas simply because bands with names starting with the letter V from overseas sounded cool.
The appeal of their music lies in a positive sound where classic rock and pop overlap beautifully.
“Amazing Grace,” packed with messages that lift you up, is one such track.
This one even has a slight country flavor.
Remarkably, the music video was filmed in a single take with no cuts.
The song and video capture their longing and energy for live performances—something that has been hard to achieve due to member accidents and global events.
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
The five-member hip-hop group nobodyknows+’s “Kokoro Odoru” is a track that instantly electrifies a crowd—literally the kind of song that makes you want to dance from the bottom of your heart.
Although it was released in 2004, it had a resurgence in 2022 when it was covered in a one-take performance on the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE.
If you’ve only discovered this song recently as a student, try using it at school festivals or other events—it’ll get the energy up right away, so definitely consider it as background music!
Untaka DanceUntaka! Doradora-dan
A pop dance number that kids and adults alike can enjoy! Created as a special cheer song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016,” this track features a bright tone and rhythmic sound inspired by the primitive era 70,000 years ago.
Sung by the eclectic group Untaka! Doradora-dan—formed by a pro wrestler, comedians, and kid models—the song was released as a single in February 2016 and was also used as the ending theme for the Doraemon TV anime.
To coincide with the film’s release, an “Untaka Dance Contest” was held, generating buzz on social media.
It’s the perfect track to get everyone dancing and excited at school festivals or company events!
PPAP Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotarō
This is PIKOTARO’s signature song, which took the world by storm with its surreal yet catchy tune and distinctive dance.
Despite being only 45 seconds long, its repetitive phrases and easy-to-remember melody made it an instant smash hit.
After its YouTube release in September 2016, it spread worldwide within just a few weeks, becoming an unprecedented sensation even praised by Justin Bieber.
It’s perfect for school festivals and events, and if everyone dances together, the venue is guaranteed to liven up.
With lyrics and choreography full of humor, it’s a song that people of all ages can enjoy.