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

Dear SantaKoresawa

Koresawa “Onegai Santa Claus” [Lyric Video]

This song, which poignantly captures the lonely feelings of reflecting by oneself on a winter night, is a beloved Christmas classic that Koresawa has been singing since her indie days.

It was released digitally in November 2023, fulfilling fans’ long-held wish for an official recording.

Set to a gentle band sound centered on piano and guitar, the lyrics—about finding the courage to let go of the past and the resolve to choose what truly matters—resonate deeply.

With its medium tempo and easy-to-sing melody, its warm tone feels like a quiet companion to the listener.

Perfect for those spending Christmas alone or for anyone who wants to sing softly while looking back on the year.

It also makes a great choice to play quietly toward the end of a year-end party.

Silent WishLittle Glee Monster

Silent Wish

It’s a winter song that turns a quietly cherished wish deep in the heart into music.

Released by Little Glee Monster in November 2025, it’s also included on the EP “Your Winters.” Setting itself apart from lively party tunes, this piece gently weaves feelings that glow within on a quiet night.

Written, composed, and arranged by Keiji Yamaguchi, it unfolds a beautiful world where lyrics, melody, and arrangement become one.

And the group’s signature harmonies tenderly envelop emotions akin to a prayer.

Perfect for closing out the night with a calm atmosphere after the bustle of year-end parties.

Christmas eveningLittle Glee Monster

Christmas evening

This is a Christmas song by Little Glee Monster that colored the winter of 2025.

Released in November 2025, it’s a dazzling track with lyrics by Sarari Matsubara and composition/arrangement by Kengo Minamida.

From the very beginning, a festive chorus resounds, letting you fully savor the excitement of Christmas.

Just listening to it conjures images of city illuminations.

It’s guaranteed to liven up year-end gatherings and Christmas parties when you harmonize and sing it with friends.

If you love singing, why not give it a try together?

Snow Song – yukiutaMyuk

Myuk – Snow Song – yukiuta (Music Video)

This winter song was inspired by the Japanese folktale The Grateful Crane.

Released in December 2025, it marks Myuk’s first self-composed track in about two years.

Lyrics interwoven with archaic language and melodies reminiscent of folk songs let the pain of parting settle quietly, like falling snow.

The arrangement—both nostalgic and fresh—also leaves a strong impression.

How about singing it to wrap up your year-end party?

Snow Ghostflumpool

flumpool “Snow Ghost” Music Video

A bittersweet winter ballad set against the snowy streets of Tokyo.

It’s a winter love song released in December 2025 by flumpool, a four-piece rock band from Osaka.

The lyrics, which overlay memories of a past love with the white, falling snow, are deeply moving.

There’s also a memorable anecdote: production began after vocalist Ryuta Yamamura posted on social media in the heat of August 2025, saying, “I feel like writing a winter song for the first time in a while.” With its medium-tempo rock ballad feel, it’s perfect for calming the mood of a room.

The Christmas loner cancel crowd!AMPTAKxCOLORS

[MV] Kribocchi Cancel Community! / AMPTAKxCOLORS [Amputack]

AMPTAKxCOLORS is a six-member vocal group that mainly performs on YouTube and livestream platforms.

Released in December 2024, this track is a poppy and romantic piece that blows away the loneliness of a solo Christmas.

Starting with a confession, the lyrics paint fantastical Christmas scenes—like reindeer racing across the night sky and sharing a slice of shortcake.

Its catchy chorus melody and repeated phrases stick in your head, and the structure invites you to imagine who you’d like to spend Christmas with as you listen.

Riding the same momentum that took them to a Nippon Budokan concert just one year and ten months after forming, this is a surefire crowd-pleaser for Christmas parties and year-end karaoke gatherings!

White Lyrical Kingdomi☆Ris

i☆Ris / 「White Lyrical Kingdom」 – Music Video-

A refreshing love song woven into a winter scene brimming with clarity and coolness.

With snow and white landscapes as its motifs, it layers hope for a sparkling future over tender feelings of love—just listening to it feels purifying.

Junichi Sato’s refined melody and Aki Hata’s fantastical lyrics bring out i☆Ris’s crystal-clear vocals to the fullest.

It’s the title track of their 24th single, “White Lyrical Kingdom / Kiseki-no-Filament,” released in January 2024, and it was first performed at their 11th-anniversary concert.

It reached No.

10 on the Oricon weekly chart, delivering on fans’ expectations.

Sing it at Christmas or at winter karaoke to instantly brighten the atmosphere.

It’s also great for multiple singers to enjoy the harmonies!