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!

Playlist

Karaoke songs to sing in January: classic and popular tracks to hype up the party
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	SHOW-GUTSOmede-tai atama de nani yori		A rock song to energetically spend the New Year
2	this winterMakihara Noriyuki		A beautiful song depicting the gentle everyday life of winter
3	Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids		A celebratory festival song filled with congratulatory feelings
4	snow jamRin Oto		Rinne from Fukuoka’s winter hit: soothing rap
5	wishsumika		Expressing poignant feelings in sumika’s moving songs
6	New Year’s Evethe pillows		A moving song that sings about the boundary of the year
7	last year, this yearandāgurafu		Expressing smiles and hope in a New Year’s song
8	Mochi GirlGesu no Kiwami Otome.		A song themed around the mochi of Gesu no Kiwami Otome
9	Snow, Moon, and Flowersyangusukinii		Delicate music that weaves bittersweet memories
10	BetelgeuseYuuri		A powerful ballad that sings of feelings for a precious person
11	I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		A Song for Winter Mornings When You Don't Want to Get Out of the Futon
12	BlizzardMiura Daichi		Daichi Miura's theme song for the Dragon Ball movie
13	Winter WonderlandEXIT		EXIT’s winter date song is great for karaoke.
14	Happy New YearChatto Monchī		A warm winter song depicting a couple on their way to their first shrine visit of the New Year.
15	JANUARYŌe Senri		A Quiet Anticipation for the New Year and a Step Forward in the Heart
16	A HAPPY NEW YEAROginome Yōko		Hopes for the New Year and thoughts for someone dear
17	Hello SignalsAdo		Encouraged by Ado’s hopeful new song
18	SasanquaAfterglow		A heartwarming song that sings of the bonds of comrades
19	Winter Sky RhapsodyJamsCollection		A winter romance, a song of happiness and hope
20	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		A classic winter song: a Kuwata ballad that feels of romance.
21	Winter’s hype-uppy bakkon!iginari touhoku san		A Tohoku winter party song, full of energy!
22	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		Mr. Children’s classic winter song, resonating in the heart
23	Family LandscapeHanaregumi		A classic that warmly sings of everyday family life, with lyrics that resonate in the heart.
24	A Happy New YearMatsutōya Yumi		A love song filled with New Year wishes, “A HAPPY NEW YEAR”
25	Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya		Let's get pumped with Mariya Takeuchi's “Hearty Party Tonight”!
26	orionYonezu Kenshi		Theme song of March Comes in Like a Lion depicts the winter night sky
27	as I amMatsu Takako		The hit song “Let It Go” from Frozen
28	GungnirBUMP OF CHICKEN		Let's get hyped with BUMP's popular songs—perfect for setting New Year's resolutions.
29	New Year’s Gift ~TOUDAIMOTOKURASHI~misoshiru’s		Family battles over New Year’s money gifts (otoshidama)
30	Happy New Yearide ayaka		A healing song that sings of hope and joy for the New Year
31	HAPPY NEW YEARShirai Takako		Takako Shirai’s classic song “HAPPY NEW YEAR”
32	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		A famous classic AKB48 song that gets everyone hyped
33	Beyond thatDREAMS COME TRUE		It's a classic DCT (Dreams Come True) song with a positive message.
34	Rising SunEXILE		A powerful song supporting earthquake disaster reconstruction, a message of hope
35	silverEVE		Eve’s poignant song that carries a wintry atmosphere
36	HOWEVERGLAY		A passionate ballad is a timeless classic.
37	Winter, againGLAY		GLAY’s classic winter song, with moving lyrics and imagery
38	LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY		A bittersweet love song about wanting the two of us to disappear on a winter day
39	AniverseryKinKi Kids		Fateful encounter, a song of unwavering love
40	I promiseKing&Prince		A bittersweet love song by King & Prince
41	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'Hakujitsu' becomes a drama theme song
42	winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s classic winter song, full of a sense of speed
43	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		A wistful winter love song, a heartwarming moving tale
44	I feel like I’m about to cry feat. AimyonRADWIMPS		A duet song by RADWIMPS and Aimyon
45	Snowing DayRihwa		A bright, upbeat song by Rihwa
46	Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic that depicts a winter tradition
47	Thank youSMAP		Sing a song of gratitude with my family at New Year's
48	White LoveSPEED		A poignant song that sings of love in winter
49	I won’t forget the rain in January.THE ALFEE		A wistful winter farewell song by THE ALFEE
50	lamplightVaundy		A moving song that sings of hope and progress, 'Tomoshibi' (Light)
51	AgainWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Again' is moving.
52	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s classic song that depicts winter romance
53	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Rock songs that boost your motivation
54	Heroineback number		A heartbreaking love classic by back number that paints a winter scene
55	From our joined handsback number		A moving love song that heals the pain of heartbreak
56	Winter SongKiroro		A moving song that depicts winter scenes and hope
57	Snow halationμ’s		Snowy love, a μ’s masterpiece that captures the heart
58	A Naked Heartaimyon		A heart-touching song for those in search of love
59	Letter ~Dear fifteen-year-old you~Anjura Aki		A timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, evoking youthful days
60	White Winter Love。haji→		An emotional winter song by Haji→ from Sendai
61	meringuemakaroni enpitsu		A youthful love song that warms the winter heart
62	It’s okayMarushii		Celebrate the New Year with Marcy’s cheer song
63	powder snowRemioromen		The poignant winter song “Konayuki” resonates in the heart.
64	Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A poignant winter classic sung by the third generation
65	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		The Appeal of “Yuki no Hana,” a Masterpiece that Reflects Winter Emotions
66	SomedaySano Motoharu		A song that gives you the courage to strive toward your dreams
67	Go! That way!wanuka		With uplifting lyrics, bring courage and hope
68	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		A song that gives you the courage to face forward and live with hope.
69	Winter FlowerMiyamoto Hiroji		Hiroji Miyamoto’s “Fuyu no Hana” is a moving masterpiece.
70	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		Shinji Tanimura’s classic song “Ii Hi Tabidachi” is a standard favorite.
71	Kitearashi		Arashi’s 58th single, with lyrics by Kenshi Yonezu
72	My Favorite SongsUemura Kana		Kana Uemura’s 11th single of gratitude and resolve
73	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		A winter classic: Noriyuki Makihara’s heartwarming song
74	Endless sorrowHamasaki Ayumi		Let’s support each other and keep moving forward, even in tough times.
75	HOMEShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s “HOME” is about feelings for his hometown.
76	Before winter endsShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s bittersweet winter love song, “Before Winter Ends”
77	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A classic winter enka, a masterpiece filled with passionate emotion.
78	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece, a classic that sings of winter emotions
79	Under the same skyayaka		Encourage your friend with Ayaka’s “Minna Sora no Shita” (Under the Same Sky).
80	Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai		Song of Courage to Take a New Step Forward
81	Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry		The visual kei band Acid Black Cherry and their signature song “Fuyu no Maboroshi” (Winter Illusion).
82	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s hit songs, positive messages
83	Sounds of WinterGReeeeN		The Christmas song “Yuki no Oto” is a masterpiece.
84	MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION		A song that, with memories in the heart, sprints toward the future
85	DEPARTURESglobe		globe's 'DEPARTURES' is a winter song.
86	We are!kitadani hiroshi		The first One Piece opening theme is a song that makes you feel the adventure.
87	Family SongHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's masterpiece 'Family Song' depicting family bonds
88	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		A positive song by WANIMA to cheer on the New Year
89	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		Signature song by T.M.R., a classic themed around winter