Karaoke songs to sing in January: classic and popular tracks to hype up the party
When you’re unsure where to go during the New Year holidays—after a New Year’s party with family and relatives, or with friends and coworkers—you might end up going to karaoke, right? Here are some perfect songs for the season: New Year-themed tracks and winter songs we’d love for you to sing at those gatherings! From bittersweet winter ballads to songs themed around “beginnings,” we’ve picked a wide range of popular tunes spanning the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.
Even if you don’t usually go to karaoke but have plans to tag along for social reasons, feel free to use this as a reference!
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Karaoke songs to sing in January: Classic and popular crowd-pleasers (81–90)
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
An ultimate positive, upbeat song by WANIMA.
If you sing it like you’re shouting your New Year’s resolutions and determination, it feels like you’ll get off to a great start! Since everyone starts as a beginner, the lyrics encourage you to give it a try without fearing failure—almost like a life lesson.
This song is perfect for the New Year, so make it your first pick at karaoke!
DEPARTURESglobe
If you want to kick off your karaoke with a classic winter song, globe’s “DEPARTURES” is a great choice! This track, the group’s biggest hit, was released in 1996.
It was also featured in JR East’s iconic winter commercial series “JR Ski Ski,” starring Yutaka Takenouchi and Makiko Esumi.
The lyrics are bittersweet yet romantic, intertwining the image of snow falling endlessly with feelings for someone you love.
Why not start your New Year’s singing while thinking of that special someone with this song?
We are!kitadani hiroshi
It’s the first opening theme song of One Piece, now a flagship anime of Japan.
The lyrics, which follow the story’s themes and evoke a sense of adventure, pair with a lively, brass-filled sound to lift your spirits.
Words like “ROMANCE DAWN” and “Dawn of Adventure” have even been used as subtitles for key episodes and serve as important motifs in the series, so it’s a song that also fits well with January, the start of a new year.
Family SongHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s song “Family Song,” which depicts the warmth of family bonds, is perfect for New Year karaoke.
Released in August 2017, it gained attention as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko.” It’s a mid-tempo number reminiscent of late-60s to 70s soul music, and could be called an evolved form of Hoshino’s unique “Yellow Music.” Highly recommended for those who value their connections with family and friends.
Its gentle vocals and melody are sure to warmly embrace any New Year gathering.
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
It’s a track from Takanori Nishikawa’s solo project, T.M.Revolution, included on his sixth single and also his biggest hit.
Since it’s a song almost everyone has heard at least once, it’s a great choice for karaoke.
Just listening to it makes you feel as if a strong wind is blowing in from somewhere.
The lyrics are themed around winter, so it’s perfect for January, and above all, if you can sing one of Takanori Nishikawa’s songs—known for his powerful vocals—cleanly and skillfully, you’re sure to earn respect.
In conclusion
We’ve featured plenty of karaoke songs perfect for January, focusing on winter tunes and tracks that suit a fresh New Year’s start.
Did you find any favorites? Wishing you a fun karaoke time with friends, family, and coworkers!