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 (41–50)
Winter, againGLAY
Released in 1999, this song by GLAY paints a wintry scene filled with nostalgia.
Its intro—said to be inspired by the theme song from the film Titanic—is especially memorable.
Chosen as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR SKI SKI,” it became a winter anthem for many.
The lyrics reflect TAKURO’s desire to showcase the landscapes of his home, Hokkaido.
Known across generations, it’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke, especially after New Year gatherings.
Why not add it to your repertoire as a song to brighten long winter nights?
LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY
A rock ballad released by JUDY AND MARY in 1997.
The lyrics are striking, expressing a desire to disappear together with you on a freezing winter day.
YUKI’s voice, both cute and powerful, enhances the strength of the melody.
With its relaxed tempo, it should be easy to sing at karaoke.
AniverseryKinKi Kids
This is KinKi Kids’ 20th single, notable for its straightforward expressions of affection.
“I just want to honestly tell you how I feel,” “There’s no reason for falling in love.” If you’ve ever experienced a fateful encounter and stayed true to a single-hearted love, you’ll probably find a lot to relate to.
The New Year holidays are a chance to meet up with friends.
If someone has celebrated a milestone while you haven’t seen each other—like getting married or having a baby—it might be nice to sing this song as a way to say congratulations.
I promiseKing&Prince
It’s a heartwarming love song about pledging a promise with someone special.
It’s a track by King & Prince, released in December 2020, and it was also used in a 7-Eleven commercial.
With its beautiful melody and sweet, bittersweet lyrics, it’s perfect for spending a cold winter with your loved one.
The way it conveys a strong love that can find the other person even in a crowd is truly wonderful.
How about singing it at a New Year’s party karaoke to express your feelings to your partner?
broad daylightKing Gnu
Hakujitsu by King Gnu was written as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” starring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
Released in 2019 as a digital-only single, it reached No.
1 on Billboard’s streaming chart.
Daiki Tsuneta, who wrote and composed the song, reportedly gave up his New Year’s holiday to work on it from the end of 2018 into the start of 2019.
The lyrics, which question what one can do from here while bearing an indelible sin committed in the past, combined with King Gnu’s signature unique sound, create an emotive atmosphere that’s highly appealing.
It’s a massive hit among young people and a perfect pick for karaoke.
winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is the eighth single by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a four-piece rock band whose members all take part in songwriting and who captivate listeners in Japan and abroad with their wide-ranging musicality and ever-evolving style.
Chosen as the image song for the TV drama “Chicago Hope 2,” it also marked a turning point for the band as their first single after drummer yukihiro officially joined.
With lyrics and arrangements that evoke snowy plains, it’s a track you’ll want to hear in the cold winter months.
Its brisk, exhilarating tempo makes it a gem of a winter song that’s sure to heat up karaoke sessions even in the dead of January.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
As a song that pairs perfectly with the winter season, this 2022 October release from Official HIGE DANDism is exquisite.
Used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “silent,” its lyrics—poignantly singing of feelings for a beloved—captured the hearts of many listeners.
The story of lovers who meet under the cold winter sky brings warmth to those who hear it.
In the climax, Satoshi Fujihara’s signature rhythmic and captivating vocals make you forget the chill.
Why not try this ballad at karaoke? You’re sure to sweep everyone around you into a whirl of emotion.