[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 hype up performances and entertainment (51–60)
Follow meE-girls
The explosively popular songs by E-girls are essential for any party scene.
This particular track, with its upbeat rhythm and positive message, instantly elevates the atmosphere of any venue.
Released in October 2012, the song was also featured in a Samantha Thavasa commercial and used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking.” With lyrics themed around the “beginning of love” that charmingly capture a girl’s feelings, it’s sure to resonate with younger listeners.
It’s perfect for moments when everyone wants to get excited together—like school festivals or wedding after-parties—creating a strong sense of unity.
It’s also a great pick for anyone looking to feel more positive.
Adult Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
Introducing a poppy, funky uptempo tune from the buzzworthy four-member dance performance unit famous for their “dancing, sailor uniforms, and quirky antics”! Released in May 2020, this track features a sound that brilliantly fuses Showa and Reiwa vibes, and it blew up on TikTok.
In 2023, it topped the Billboard Japan charts, earning high praise both in Japan and abroad.
The lyrics portray the longing to become an adult while struggling not to lose one’s pure heart, vividly capturing youthful emotions.
Paired with their unique “head-shaking dance,” it’s the perfect number to hype up parties and events.
From adults nostalgic for their youth to young people on the verge of adulthood, it’s a song that can be enjoyed across generations!
Rock this Partytimelesz
An energetic party tune packed with a positive message about chasing your dreams toward the future.
Written by the three members of timelesz, it’s a track that’s also fun to experience as a performance.
Released on February 28, 2025, the album “Hello! We’re timelesz” was made available at the same time.
Symbolizing a fresh start for the group’s new eight-member lineup, the song is structured with live shows in mind.
Centered on themes of pursuing dreams and staying true to yourself, it’s an encouraging anthem that gently pushes listeners forward.
It’s the perfect track for getting hyped at parties and events, or for powering you up as you work toward your own dreams.
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.
When it comes to up-tempo songs that fire up a karaoke crowd, you just can’t leave this one out! A massive 90s hit that also became the group’s first million seller.
This track, which everyone across Japan can sing and dance to, rapidly accelerated the Morning Musume boom.
Released in September 1999, it topped the Oricon Karaoke Chart for 17 consecutive weeks.
The best-of album released in 2013 includes an EDM arrangement of the song performed by the lineup from the time of its original release, showing how it’s loved across generations.
In any case, this is a song that’s way more fun when a bunch of people get together and sing it, rather than just one person!
[2026] Japanese party songs: Popular party tunes (61–70) that hype up performances and skits
StarmineDa-iCE
Da-iCE has released a song themed around fireworks that color the summer night sky, depicting the brilliance of life and the spirit of challenge.
Filled with a forward-looking message of hope for the future and memorable Edo-style chants that evoke the lively atmosphere of festivals, the track stands out.
Written and composed by Taiki Kudo, with choreography by shoji of the male dance group s**t kingz, it was released as a digital-only single in August 2022 and later included on the album “SCENE,” released in May of the following year.
The song won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards and the MTV Breakthrough Song at MTV VMAJ 2022, making it an essential track for creating summer memories.
It’s perfect not only for fireworks festivals and traditional celebrations, but also as a hype song for dance and party performances.
chantAdo
A singer with overwhelming individuality and expressive power who made a striking debut and is now attracting attention both in Japan and abroad, Ado.
Her 18th digital-only single, “Show,” was released as a collaboration track for Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event, “Halloween Horror Nights.” Her aggressive vocals over a hysterical ensemble are perfect for boosting the energy at performances and showcases.
It’s a recommended pop tune that will liven up any party when everyone sings and dances together.
69 PartyBRADIO
As the title suggests, it’s a powerful track by BRADIO that makes you feel the excitement of a party with your whole body.
The band’s signature rock sound infused with funky rhythms highlights the passion and exhilaration.
The light, buoyant vocals—featuring lyrics that evoke a carefree mood and emphasize the sound of the words—convey a sense of lightness and momentum directly.
It’s a song where the intention to create a passionate, fun atmosphere that draws everyone in—and the burning emotions behind it—come through loud and clear.
