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)
I feel like I’m about to cry feat. AimyonRADWIMPS
The song that RADWIMPS and Aimyon collaborated on is “Naki Dashisou da yo.” It’s a track from RADWIMPS’ 2018 album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, which reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.
It’s a luxurious ballad featuring harmonies by Yojiro Noda and Aimyon, with heartbreaking lyrics about lingering feelings for a former lover.
During the New Year holidays, be sure to try singing it as a duet at karaoke with friends, family, or your significant other!
Karaoke songs to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the karaoke party (51–60)
Snowing DayRihwa
Rihwa is known for her bright lyrics and energetic singing style.
Her song “Snowing Day” also features the cheerful sound she excels at.
The melody itself is simple, so it’s relatively easy to sing.
It’s a straightforward, uplifting song that’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI
This is a song full of warmth that blows away the winter chill, with a pleasantly resonant melody.
Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in January 2014, it was used as the CM song for JR East’s ski travel campaign “JR SKISKI.” It became the band’s first No.
1 across both singles and albums on the Oricon charts, achieving a major hit with over 100,000 copies sold in its first week alone.
The lyrics weave in winter traditions and fantastical scenery, drawing listeners into a story.
Evoking the season while gently coloring the start of a new year, this is a piece you’ll definitely want to sing!
Thank youSMAP
It’s not a seasonal song, but I think New Year’s is a time when you might go to karaoke with family and relatives.
It can be nice to casually express the gratitude you don’t usually say by putting it into a song.
“Arigato” is also a song that gives you energy yourself, so it’s perfect for January, which has themes like new beginnings and Coming of Age.
I won’t forget the rain in January.THE ALFEE
“I Won’t Forget the Rain in January” is the 29th single by THE ALFEE, released in 1988.
It was cut as a single from the album “U.K.
Breakfast” and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The intro, which begins with an electric guitar phrase played by Toshihiko Takamizawa and layers in synthesizers, is very striking.
The lyrics, which sing of the loneliness and sense of loss of a couple who part ways in winter, are heartrending to listen to.
AgainWANIMA
Speaking of January, it’s New Year’s and the homecoming season.
A perfect song to hype up January is WANIMA’s “Again”! The music video is also known for being filmed in the members KENTA and KO-SHIN’s hometown, Amakusa City.
You can feel in the lyrics the determination to keep moving forward while holding a special place close to your heart.
It’s a place that soothes you and gives you a push on the back.
It’s a number I hope you’ll sing while thinking of your hometown.
SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]
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A song by [Alexandros] that was also played in living rooms nationwide as the theme for the “JR SKI SKI” commercial.
As a midwinter love song, it’s exactly the kind of track you want to hear in winter.
It tells the story of “me” and “you,” who have become adults through various romantic experiences, nurturing their love in the winter.
It feels like a song that can only be sung in winter—a new karaoke staple in the making.