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 party (31–40)
GungnirBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song evokes the image of setting sail or embarking on a voyage.
At the start of a new year, we often decide on our goals and what kind of year we want it to be.
It’s the perfect song for that moment.
Let’s all get excited together with this BUMP track that remains popular from elementary school kids to adults!
New Year’s Gift ~TOUDAIMOTOKURASHI~misoshiru’s
There’s a common New Year’s gift money “gotcha” where, when you ask your parents what happened to the otoshidama they were keeping for you when you were little, they play dumb.
Have you ever had that bitter experience? This song is a fun tune about a family battle over otoshidama.
If this sounds familiar, moms and dads, please make sure to give that New Year’s money back to your kids!
Happy New Yearide ayaka
When it comes to songs that soothe the heart at the arrival of the New Year, singer-songwriter Aya Ide’s “Happy New Year” is a perfect fit.
As the title suggests, the lyrics convey an energetic message of welcoming a brand-new year with joy, reaching listeners through its words.
It’s a ballad that reflects on the memories of the past year while expressing a resolve to walk together through the years to come.
It truly is a song befitting the start of the year, and listening to it with your loved ones, friends, or family will surely fill you with even more warmth.
HAPPY NEW YEARShirai Takako
“HAPPY NEW YEAR,” a song about welcoming the New Year with someone special, is a number by singer-songwriter Takako Shirai, who was known as the “Queen of Rock” in the 1980s.
This short track, about two minutes long, was included on the Christmas-themed mini-album ‘PRINCESS NIGHT,’ released in 1985.
Accompanied by acoustic piano, her gentle yet powerful vocals—befitting the “Queen of Rock”—draw you in as you listen.
Be sure to play it as you ring in the New Year with your partner or family.
Beyond thatDREAMS COME TRUE
You’ll definitely want to include at least one DREAMS COME TRUE song at karaoke.
This track is encouraging—it feels like you’re moving forward into the future and overcoming obstacles.
It’s also a song that cheers you on as you sing.
It’s sure to liven things up at family karaoke or New Year’s parties.
Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the karaoke party (41–50)
Rising SunEXILE
This is the 37th single by EXILE, a dance and vocal group that began activities based on J Soul Brothers, formed in 1999.
Released as a charity song to support recovery from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the track gave courage to people across Japan with its powerful vocals and dynamic dance performance.
Its message—that no matter how hard things get, a new tomorrow will come—feels like a strong push forward at the start of a new year.
It’s a number perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke in January, evoking the image of the first sunrise of the year.
silverEVE
You can’t help getting hooked on the light, upbeat rhythm! It’s a piece by singer-songwriter Eve, who’s also active as a Vocaloid producer, released digitally in 2019.
It drew attention for being used as the campaign song for “R SKISKI 2019–2020.” Both the title and the sound convey the crisp chill of winter, giving it a very cool vibe.
However, the lyrics carry a slightly bittersweet tone, reflecting on the past while trying to move forward.
If you want to kick off a new year with the life you’ve walked so far in your heart, this is the perfect song to sing.
