Karaoke Songs to Sing in December 2026! J-Pop Picks Perfect for Christmas and Year-End Parties
In December, we get more chances to go to karaoke for Christmas parties and year-end gatherings.
Since you’re going anyway, the best way to make it even more fun and exciting is to choose songs that match the season! In this article, we’ve carefully selected tracks perfect for December karaoke, focusing on Christmas songs and winter tunes.
We’ve picked a variety of songs—ones that blow away the blues, and ones full of appreciation for all the hard work you’ve done this year! Sing your heart out and welcome the New Year feeling great!
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[2026] Karaoke Songs to Sing in December! Recommended J-POP for Christmas and Year-End Parties (91–100)
somedayyuzu
Yuzu’s classic ballad “Itsuka” is also hugely popular as a winter song and is often sung at karaoke.
The gentle, ballad-like tune expresses love for someone special and the resolve to “protect you no matter what.” Even though it’s set in winter, listening to it makes your heart feel warmly soothed.
When you sing it at karaoke, be sure to perform it as a duo like the two members of Yuzu and recreate their beautiful harmonies! If you can pull off those harmonies, you’re sure to move the crowd.
I totally hate Christmas!! Just kidding.CRAZY KEN BAND
Crazy Ken Band usually exudes a dapper, mature allure, but in this song they reveal an unexpectedly cute side.
That secretly giddy feeling we had as kids during the Christmas season—perhaps it’s still alive in us as adults.
When you want grown-ups and kids alike to share in the joy of Christmas, be sure to sing this one!
A town where it snowsyunikōn
Although production originally began as a Christmas song, there’s a story that they changed course to make it a year-end song so people would listen to it longer.
The lyrics have that laid-back, relaxed vibe so characteristic of Tamio Okuda, which is really memorable! It’s the perfect track to help you take a breather during the often hectic year-end season, and it’s great for karaoke at year-end parties too.
Plus, Okuda’s unadorned, natural vocals are wonderful, aren’t they? If you want to sing something wintry that feels manly and unpretentious, this song is highly recommended!
Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A seven-member dance and vocal group that continues to lead the J-POP scene with beautiful harmonies and breathtaking dance performances, Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE deliver their 10th single.
The song has multiple tie-ins, including serving as the ending theme for the information variety show “PON!”.
Centered on piano, its clear, shimmering ensemble evokes snowy landscapes.
The lyrics express love in a straightforward way, warming hearts as the weather turns cold.
It’s a Christmas-perfect ballad you’ll want to sing at karaoke with someone special.
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
“Jidai” is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs, released in 1975.
Company year-end parties may be attended by high-ranking people such as department heads and executive directors.
In such cases, songs by artists like Nakajima, who are well known across generations, are recommended.
“Jidai” won the Grand Prix at both the 10th Popular Song Contest Tsumagoi Finals and the 6th World Popular Song Festival in 1975.
It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists, so many people know it—making it a perfect choice for karaoke!
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
A winter classic you can’t leave out is Yuki no Hana.
It’s one of Mika Nakashima’s signature songs and a staple for women’s karaoke.
In 2019, a film titled Yuki no Hana inspired by the song was released, with the track also serving as the theme song.
It’s a straightforward love song that depicts the joy and happiness of spending winter next to the one you love.
For men, singing the cover versions by Hideaki Tokunaga or Takeshi Tsuruno might be a better key fit.
youKōda Kumi
“you” is Kumi Koda’s 19th single, released in 2005.
It’s a poignant ballad depicting a winter heartbreak, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Among Koda’s songs, it’s a popular choice for karaoke.
It was also selected as a required song for the contest in the “Kumi Koda × JOYSOUND Collaboration Campaign” held in March 2021.
The music video, featuring Koda walking through the snow, is especially memorable—so if the karaoke visuals use the MV, be sure to check it out!