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 you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the karaoke party (11–20)
JANUARYŌe Senri
A winter song by Senri Oe, woven with delicate words that capture the clear air and fresh feelings of the New Year.
Included on the 1985 album “Chibusa,” this piece layers the quietude and sense of anticipation that January brings over urban scenery and subtle shifts of the heart.
Amid a crisp season, the protagonist’s resolve to take a new step forward melts into the piano-centered sound, gently giving listeners a nudge.
Why not try it at your New Year’s karaoke party?
A HAPPY NEW YEAROginome Yōko
This song by Yoko Oginome honestly expresses the joy of welcoming a new year and feelings for someone special.
It was included as the B-side to the single “Shonen no Hitomi ni…” released in December 1990.
It carefully depicts scenes of pouring one’s thoughts into a New Year’s card and the sense of anticipation for the year to come.
Ken Yoshida’s warm melody and Keiko Aso’s gentle lyrics perfectly match the winter atmosphere.
How about singing it at a New Year’s party karaoke to convey the feeling of “Let’s have a great year together”?
Hello SignalsAdo
A hopeful cheer song perfect for the start of the New Year.
Ado’s powerful vocals give you the courage to blow away both the excitement and the anxiety about the future.
Released in December 2023, this track drew attention as a tie-in song for a SoftBank commercial.
The lyrics, which encourage those taking a new step forward, resonate deeply.
Sing it, and you’ll surely be able to solidify your New Year’s resolutions.
Why not try singing it before sharing your goals for the year at gatherings with friends and family?
SasanquaAfterglow
A heartwarming number that sings of the strength of friendship, like a flower that blooms undaunted by winter’s cold.
It’s a track by the band Afterglow from the mobile game “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!”, released in October 2020.
Featured in the in-game event “Separate Paths Under One Sky,” it became a hot topic among fans.
Centered on themes of the members’ bonds and the importance of an unchanging everyday life, the lyrics make memorable use of the phrase “as always.” If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s best enjoyed by belting it out together with friends.
Winter Sky RhapsodyJamsCollection
This is a feel-good song themed around winter romance.
Created by JamsCollection, it was released in February 2024 as a double A-side on their third single.
The lyrics celebrate the precious moments spent with a lover in the winter cold.
They resonate with a pure wish to watch the snowfall together and a hopeful promise to enjoy next winter side by side as well.
How about singing it with someone special on a winter night?
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
When it comes to classic winter songs, this famous ballad by Keisuke Kuwata is a must.
People of all ages love Keisuke Kuwata, so it’s a great song to liven up New Year parties and more.
It makes you feel the winter season while also capturing the bittersweetness of love, and it’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing along.
Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular crowd-pleasers (21–30)
Winter’s hype-uppy bakkon!iginari touhoku san
This winter party song delivered from Tohoku features rap themed around wintry staples like snow and mochi—definitely the highlight.
Its high-energy, upbeat lyrics are packed with positive messages that make you forget the cold! Included on the first album “Tohoku Inbound,” released in March 2020, the track also charms with local references like the SENDAI Pageant of Starlight and Sanriku oysters.
It’s a lively tune that makes you want to head outside and have fun even in the cold winter—perfect for getting everyone hyped together right after the New Year.