Karaoke Songs to Sing in December 2026! J-Pop Picks Perfect for Christmas and Year-End Parties

By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi

Junichi Inagaki – When It's Christmas Carol Time (Official Music Video)

Junichi Inagaki is a singer who represents Japanese AOR/adult contemporary.

His 27th single, used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Homework,” topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for a total of four weeks and became a massive hit with an estimated 1.406 million copies sold.

Written from the perspective of a man reflecting on the future of a couple in the doldrums, it depicts lovers who make a time-limited promise—“by the time the Christmas carols are playing”—to reassess their relationship.

Rather than painting a happy ending, the song strikingly frames winter as a grace period for reconciliation.

Its enduring popularity is evident, with a music video finally produced 32 years later in December 2024.

Nobuyuki Shimizu’s meticulous synthesizer work and Inagaki’s calm vocals highlight the seasonal atmosphere and the subtleties of mature emotions, making it a bittersweet adult ballad that you’ll want to sing at year-end karaoke, whether at Christmas or end-of-year parties.

Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 2nd Single “Our Uniform Christmas” [MV full]

A Christmas song released in December 2017 by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.

It’s a quintessential Christmas number that depicts a special date starting at dusk! The lyrics overflow with the fluttering feelings of lovers spending time together in their school uniforms and the excitement of their very first Christmas for just the two of them.

As their 2nd single, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts and remains a long-standing fan favorite.

With its catchy melody and emotional sound, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

How about delivering your honest feelings to someone you like by singing it at a Christmas party or end-of-year gathering?

IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Illumination”

A Sekai no Owari winter song that begins with the sound of bells.

Their signature fantastical worldview doesn’t disappoint.

“Illumination,” with its gentle, memorable vocals, is filled with winter vibes from start to finish.

By the time the song ends, both the singer and the listener will feel their hearts warmly soothed.

Someday at ChristmasDISH//

DISH// – Merry Christmas Someday [Official Video Short ver.]

DISH// is a four-member dance-rock band.

They’ve carved out a unique niche as an idol group that performs while dancing, and they’ve created numerous classic songs to date.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is Itsuka wa Merry Christmas.

Although the tempo is relatively fast, the vocal range is narrow and sits in the low-mid to mid range.

It doesn’t require vibrato or ad-libs either, so simply tracking the pitch is enough to aim for a high score.

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A miracle given by an angelLibera

[Music Video] Libera 'The Miracle Given by an Angel/Angel'

Libera, whose clear, translucent boys’ voices gently resonate in the heart, is a boys’ choir based in London, England.

With a unique style that fuses classical and contemporary music, they have captivated audiences around the world.

This piece, included on their 2015 mini-album “Miracle Given by Angels,” was created in collaboration with composer Takatsugu Muramatsu for Universal Studios Japan’s Christmas show.

Sung in English and Latin, the lyrics carry sacred messages of angelic voices and prayers for peace.

The rich resonance of the orchestra blends with the choir’s transparency, letting you experience a miraculous moment as if angels had descended.

It’s a heartwarming song, perfect for savoring the Christmas spirit at a relaxed pace with friends and family.

wishasmi

wish – asmi (Official Music Video)

Asmi is a female singer-songwriter from Osaka known for her adorable vocal tone.

She’s a go-to artist for many women in their teens and early twenties.

Of all her songs, I especially recommend “wish.” Although the track is sung throughout in a cute, high tone, the overall range isn’t that wide, so it’s surprisingly easy to sing.

You might feel there’s a lot of falsetto, but if you lower the key by just one step, most women with an average vocal range can sing it entirely in chest voice.

If you’re not confident with high notes, definitely give that a try.

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All I Want For Christmas Is YouKimetsu no Yaiba MMD

[Demon Slayer MMD] All I Want For Christmas Is You [Kimetsu no Yaiba MMD]

This is a fan-made MMD video where characters from the hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sing and dance to classic Christmas songs.

Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira appear one after another, and the choral staging—like weaving a harmony—is dazzling.

The Christmas-themed backdrops, such as snowy landscapes and illuminations, along with the inventive camera work, make it a joy to watch.

Released on platforms like YouTube, it’s highly praised by fans as a video that lets you feel both love for the characters and the festive holiday spirit at the same time.

It’s perfect for gatherings of kids who love Demon Slayer or for family karaoke time.

If you sing while channeling your favorite character, it’s sure to be a hit!