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[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke

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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 (41–50)

SNOWWANIMA

WANIMA SNOW (Bass TAB/with lyrics)

SNOWWANIMA

Amid WANIMA’s many catchy, upbeat, high-tempo tracks, this one is a rare slow-tempo ballad.

As vocalist KENTA has said, “It’s not a love song,” so how you interpret the bittersweet story woven into the lyrics is up to each listener.

Try singing it while layering it with your own story!

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[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (51–60)

DEPARTURESglobe

globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)

DEPARTURESglobe

A winter classic from globe featuring KEIKO’s exhilarating, sky-piercing high notes.

It was used in JR East’s staple winter commercial “JR SKI SKI,” starring Makiko Esumi and Yutaka Takenouchi.

For globe’s 20th anniversary, the song’s lyrical world was visualized in a new video featuring Ayaka Miyoshi.

While it’s great for women, it’s also been covered by artists like HYDE and Demon Kogure, so it suits male vocalists too.

KEIKO’s high range is challenging even for female singers, but try lowering the key a bit and give it a shot!

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Because it’s a cold night…TRF

TRF / Because It's a Cold Night

Because it's a cold night...TRF

TRF has lots of songs with catchy melodies, so they’re perfect for karaoke.

Among their tracks, “Samui Yoru Dakara…” is especially fitting for winter karaoke.

It’s easy for women to sing, and men can lower the key to make it comfortable, so it’s a great pick for year-end or New Year parties regardless of gender.

Plus, if a male singer handles DJ KOO’s harmony parts, the song gets even more exciting.

Be sure to practice his sections, too!

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Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

"Itsuka no Merry Christmas" B’z / Full with Lyrics (cover) by Marody♪

Someday Merry ChristmasB'z

Itsuka no Merry Christmas by B’z is a classic Christmas song.

Beloved not only by B’z fans but by many listeners, it comes in various versions, including an unplugged rendition and an orchestral instrumental.

The poignant lyrics—about the warm, happy days with a lover that one believed would last forever but ultimately faded away—really tug at the heart.

Among B’z’s songs, this one is very relaxed and easy to sing, so it’s a great, approachable choice for men who want to try a B’z song that isn’t intense.

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Kobukuro – Ryūsei (Meteor)

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A song named after the Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Nagareboshi,” which provided its theme song, it was a hit during a period when they won various awards and frequently appeared on TV.

It expresses “love” as a shooting star, and its beautiful lyrics and slow melody are sure to captivate listeners.

It’s also pretty cool when two male singers perform it with harmonies.

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BlizzardMiura Daichi

Daichi Miura / Blizzard (Theme song for the movie “Dragon Ball Super: Broly”)

BlizzardMiura Daichi

This track, which served as the theme song for the film Dragon Ball Super: Broly, is a song by Daichi Miura, who captivates many fans with his dancing and singing.

As the title suggests, the cool track evokes an icy world—it’s really stylish.

Sing it with confidence and nail that cool vibe.

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GIFTICEx

ICEx – GIFT (Special Movie)

GIFTICEx

A pop love song that delivers a heartwarming gift on Christmas night.

It’s ICEx’s fourth single, released digitally on December 25, 2024.

The gentle soundscape evokes images of snowy scenery and holiday lights.

The lyrics express gratitude to a loved one and a desire to keep spending time together, leaving listeners with a cozy, contented feeling.

If you listen to it with your partner, you might just fall even more in love.

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