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[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
As the year-end and New Year season rolls around—with year-end parties, New Year gatherings, and class reunions—you might find yourself going to karaoke more often in winter.
At a class reunion, everyone’s likely from the same generation, but for company year-end or New Year parties, people of all ages come together, which can make choosing songs tricky.
And many people want to liven up the mood with songs that match the season.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended karaoke songs that are perfect for winter! We’ve picked out ballads that suit the cold season and Christmas songs, both old and new.
[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (1–10)
powder snowRemioromen
When it comes to winter songs, Remioromen’s “Konayuki” practically always makes an appearance.
Countless people have belted out its soaring chorus at karaoke.
It also drew attention for being used as an insert song in the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” Overflowing with love, the song expresses a desire to keep the “loneliness” that lives in a loved one’s heart at bay by being together.
The vocal range is quite wide within a single track, so it’s a challenging song to sing—but as long as you can nail the chorus, you’re good.
Of course you can sing it solo, but it’s also great to sing it with friends, as if letting out a cry from the heart!
orionYonezu Kenshi
Starting with “Lemon,” Kenshi Yonezu’s songs are the kind you want to sing stylishly at karaoke.
Among his tracks, the one perfect for winter karaoke is “orion,” which even has a winter constellation in its title.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
Just like the Orion constellation is formed by connecting several stars, the song carries a wish for the bond with someone important to remain connected and never drift apart.
It’s recommended not only for lovers or someone you like, but also for karaoke with friends and family you want to stay connected with forever!
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
As the title suggests, this is a Noriyuki Makihara number that truly captures the very start of winter.
Beloved by many as one of Mackey’s signature winter songs, it’s also been covered by artists like Every Little Thing and Minami Kizuki.
It sings about a couple’s warm relationship that continues even as winter begins—pairing outfits bought with the hope of staying together through summer, autumn, winter, and all the seasons to come.
Just like the title says, it’s perfect for singing at karaoke when winter starts! That said, its melody has a cozy feel that evokes winter scenes spent in a warm room, so it’s of course great to sing in the heart of winter, too!
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Even years after its release, you can hear it in all sorts of settings as a classic winter song once the season arrives.
In addition to being used as a Meiji sweets commercial song that Mika Nakashima herself appeared in, it’s been covered by many artists including Hideaki Tokunaga.
The melody and lyrics both vividly convey the chill of a snowy landscape, so when you sing it, it might be fun to try turning off the karaoke heating on purpose!
You and the slopesSHISHAMO
When it comes to winter songs by popular artists these days, I bet many people think of this track by SHISHAMO.
The lyrics are just so cute—they’ll make your heart flutter! The song portrays bittersweet feelings of love in a touching way, but the overall vibe is super lively, so I think it’s perfect for karaoke and will get everyone hyped.
I especially recommend it for students!
IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI
A song chosen as the theme for the drama Legal V: Ex-lawyer Shoko Takanashi, starring Ryoko Yonekura.
It depicts beautiful scenes of colorful illuminations filling a snow-covered city.
Based on its lyrics, it’s perfect for Christmas karaoke during the winter season.
After you sing it, be sure to enjoy the city’s beautiful illuminations on your way home!
Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya
A hit song by Mariya Takeuchi known as a party anthem that livens up winter nights.
With its light, upbeat melody, it celebrates the importance of enjoying life’s fleeting moments and the small happinesses of everyday life.
Released in November 1995, it was also used in KFC’s Christmas campaign commercials.
It drew attention for featuring Takuya Kimura in the spoken lines.
With a message of “a lot has happened, but let’s enjoy tonight,” it’s sure to warm up the atmosphere.
Perfect for the winter season when people often gather—year-end parties, New Year parties, class reunions—and recommended for those who want to get the crowd going at karaoke.