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 (51–60)
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
Speaking of Takanori Nishikawa of T.M.Revolution, the Inazuma Rock Fes held every year from summer to fall is famous, isn’t it? One of the signature songs from Nishikawa’s solo project T.M.Revolution is WHITE BREATH.
Its lyrics are packed with romantic lines you’ll want to use at least once, like “It’s such a cold winter—forget the logic, let’s just love each other.” It’s a popular track, so try singing it early in your set.
He’s also well known for belting it out against a headwind—so much so that it’s even become a running joke on variety shows.
If you perform it at karaoke, bringing a fan as a gag to get some laughs might be a great idea!
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
It’s the classic song where everyone says, “You know it as soon as the chorus starts!”—‘Sutekina Holiday.’ No wonder: every Christmas season, this song always plays in the KFC commercials.
Many people have probably heard it inside KFC stores, too.
The track was written specifically as a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial song and was released in 2001 as the B-side to Mariya Takeuchi’s single ‘Nostalgia.’ Beloved across generations, it’s a perfect pick for a family Christmas karaoke party.
1999Hitsuji Bungaku
A touching winter classic that portrays Christmas Eve at the end of the century.
Announced by Hitsujibungaku in December 2018 and released on CD the following year.
With a bittersweet yet powerful melody and lyrical words, it resonated strongly with younger generations.
The lyrics—set in 1999 and interweaving nostalgia for the past with anxieties and hopes about changing times—strike deep in listeners’ hearts.
Sing it at Christmas or year-end karaoke, and you’re guaranteed to be wrapped in nostalgia.
It’s the perfect song for a special night with someone important, or to close out the year.
Year-end party! BOU! NEN! KAI!A.B.C-Z
A.B.C-Z is an idol group known for their strength in dance and acrobatics, with each member also active on variety shows.
Their 4th single, “Bounenkai! BOU! NEN! KAI!” was released as a double A-side along with “Shuden wo Koete ~Christmas Night~.” The lyrics, brimming with the signature humor of the songwriter Hyadain, are guaranteed to liven up any year-end party.
It’s a party tune that wraps up the year on a bright note—perfect for everyone to sing together at karaoke.
[2026] Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in December! Recommended J‑Pop for Christmas and year-end parties (61–70)
Snow LightClariS
ClariS is a two-member music unit that began performing on video-sharing sites in their junior high school days and made their major debut in 2010.
Snow Light, included on their 3rd mini-album WINTER TRACKS -Fuyu no Uta-, is delightfully refreshing with its cute vocals and lively shuffle-beat rhythm.
The lyrics evoke scenes of spending time with someone you love amid the bustling Christmas atmosphere, and anyone who has experienced unrequited love may find their own memories overlapping with it.
With its transparent ensemble and catchy pop melody that lingers in your ears, it’s a pop tune you’ll want to sing in winter.
GIFTICEx
A pop love song that delivers a heartwarming gift on Christmas night.
It’s ICEx’s fourth single, released digitally on December 25, 2024.
The gentle soundscape evokes images of snowy scenery and holiday lights.
The lyrics express gratitude to a loved one and a desire to keep spending time together, leaving listeners with a cozy, contented feeling.
If you listen to it with your partner, you might just fall even more in love.
Tonight is a Hearty PartyJuice=Juice
This work, a cover of Mariya Takeuchi’s classic song, is brimming with fun and warmth.
It portrays how people forget their everyday worries and gain energy for tomorrow through parties with friends.
It’s included on a single set for release in February 2025 and has also been chosen as a TV program theme.
When it was first performed at the Nippon Budokan in November 2024, the Christmas party–themed production reportedly brought the house down.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to enjoy time with friends or when you need a boost of energy.