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 crowd-pleasers (21–30)
HOWEVERGLAY
It’s a song themed around a passionate, fiery love.
This grand-scale ballad is perfect for singing in January.
It’s a timeless classic you can sing anytime.
Because it was such a big hit, people of all ages know it, so it’s a great pick to liven up family karaoke.
White LoveSPEED
It’s a winter love ballad.
It’s a song that stirs up the feelings of love for someone you like and the desire to be together forever.
Winter is especially a time when you want to be with the person you love, so during the New Year holidays I want to go to karaoke with the one I like, sing, and have a great time.
Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the party (31–40)
lamplightVaundy
It’s a work that kindles hope for the New Year.
“Tomoshibi” by Vaundy was released in April 2020.
It’s also included on his first album, “strobo,” and drew attention as the theme song for the drama Tokyo Love Story.
Characterized by a melancholic yet grand sound, its lyrics resonate as they sing of hidden happiness in everyday life and the wonder found in the unseen.
It conveys the importance of having the strength to move forward even while wavering between ideals and reality.
It’s a perfect song to encourage yourself at the start of a new year.
Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro’s “Baby Don’t Cry” is a song that gives you the belief that something good will finally happen this year.
Released in 2007, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Himitsu no Hanazono.” Even when life is tough, we rise again each time and keep living by overwriting the past with new, better memories.
The song conveys the message that there’s light waiting for you once you get back on your feet, so it’s going to be okay.
If last year didn’t go so well for you, try singing this song at karaoke in the New Year and tell yourself, “This year will be alright.”
Winter FlowerMiyamoto Hiroji
“Winter Flower” by Hiroji Miyamoto was written as the theme song for the TV drama Gosaigyo.
Released in 2019 as a digital-only single, Miyamoto’s impassioned vocals shake the listener to the core.
It’s a dynamic ballad featuring crisp, impactful piano and string arrangements, and Miyamoto himself positions the song within the kayōkyoku (traditional Japanese pop) genre.
Like a flower that blooms in the cold season, it carries a certain poignant loneliness—that’s part of its charm.
Be sure to try it at karaoke and let your emotions burst forth!
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
Composed by Shinji Tanimura, “Ii Hi Tabidachi” was created as a catchphrase song for the Japanese National Railways.
I think every Japanese person has heard it at least once.
Since it was made for idols to sing, the melody is simple so anyone can sing it.
It’s a classic nostalgic tune, so it’s sure to liven things up at karaoke.
Kitearashi
A five-member group, Arashi, who continue to be loved by a wide range of listeners even after going on hiatus and have maintained their enduring popularity as a national idol group, released their 58th single with this song.
It also drew attention for being written by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu and is known as their final release before the hiatus.
The lyrics evoke a kite swimming through the sky on the wind, which many may associate with traditional New Year’s kite-flying.
With its majestic and powerful arrangements that brighten the start of the year, it’s a number you’ll want to sing at karaoke in January.
