[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 that excite crowds for entertainment and performances (41–50)
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
When it comes to Golden Bomber, this is the song—’Memeshikute.’ It’s their signature track and a massive hit, famous for the fact that they performed it at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen four years in a row from 2012 to 2015.
You’ve probably heard it in commercials, too; it’s widely known across generations and is a perfect party tune! It gets the crowd going at karaoke, works great as party BGM, and it’s the kind of number that has everyone humming along—maybe even breaking into dance.
only my railgunfripSide
FripSide’s near-futuristic sound design and vocal effects are a perfect match for party music! The way the melody dips and builds into the chorus—and the burst of emotion and impulse in the hook—pushes the excitement to its peak.
Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP
It’s a positive cheer song that gives you a push and tells you there’s nothing to fear.
Performed by the dance-vocal group DA PUMP, it’s included on their album “BACK 2 DA UNITY,” released in July 2025.
The track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Asakusa Last-Boss Grandma.” Produced by m.c.A·T, its sound fuses reggae and Latin influences, and its uplifting lyrics boost your mood.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want to take a new step forward.
Innocent ~Sunjeong~DJ OZMA
It’s an upbeat, bright, and sparkling tune that’s every bit as lively as DJ OZMA’s party classic “Ageage EVERY Knight.” The perfect party song for wedding performances or skits at drinking parties—there’s no way it won’t get the crowd going!
Shanana☆MINMI
It’s the definitive party anthem from MINMI that instantly brings to mind summer, the ocean, and blue skies.
The way the energy gradually builds and then explodes into a sense of total freedom in the chorus is, as expected, second to none.
Be sure to check out this upbeat tune—perfect for side entertainment or as the soundtrack to any party.
Joyfulikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari puts their focus on being a “vocal-centric” act that embodies the essence of J-pop.
Many of their songs prioritize highlighting the singing, lyrics, and melody, and among those, this one is an exceptionally poppy party tune.
It also drew attention through the Pocky commercial that delivered energetic singing and dancing.
travelingUtada Hikaru
It’s one of Hikaru Utada’s early signature songs, highly acclaimed for the artistic quality of its music video and the many awards it received.
The expression on her face as she strolls through a surreal, fantastical world with a smile conveys both cuteness and coolness at the same time.