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)
I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
At karaoke in January, lots of people sing bittersweet winter songs or refreshing tunes.
But wouldn’t it be fun to deliberately choose something with a quirky style instead? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s song “Futon no Naka kara Detakunai” (“I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon”).
It portrays the feeling of not wanting to leave your warm bed on a cold winter morning.
The laid-back theme strangely meshes well with the band’s signature shouts.
When you sing it, try putting your feelings into it with a deliberately languid vibe.
BlizzardMiura Daichi
This is a song by Daichi Miura that became the theme for the movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
In recent years, he’s gained huge popularity for his full-fledged dancing and powerful vocals.
This song, inspired by an icy world, has a cool vibe and sounds really stylish.
If you’re in a spacious karaoke room, it’d be great to learn the choreography and show it off!
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?
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.
Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular crowd-pleasers (21–30)
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.