[2026] Perfect for reunions and New Year’s parties! Karaoke songs to sing at New Year’s
During the New Year holidays, many of us go back to our hometowns and end up with plenty of chances to go to karaoke—whether with friends, at company New Year parties, or at family gatherings.
With friends you don’t have to worry too much, but when you’re singing in front of your boss or relatives, don’t you sometimes find it surprisingly hard to choose the right songs?
So in this article, we’ve put together a list of songs that perfectly capture the seasonal vibe of the New Year period.
Focusing on New Year-themed tracks, we’ve selected songs that everyone—from kids to adults—can enjoy and get excited about, so please use it as a reference!
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[2026] Perfect for reunions and New Year parties! Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing at New Year (1–10)
Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.GO!GO!7188
An exhilarating rock number that fuses traditional Japanese aesthetics with a sense of speed.
Featured on the first album released after their label switch in June 2010, “Go!!GO!GO!Go!!,” this track bears a title inspired by a late-Edo-period popular movement and expresses a festive atmosphere through contemporary dance beats.
It opens with vivid imagery—crimson skies and water lilies—and builds to a chorus whose repeatable phrases invite everyone to sing along, creating a design that unites the entire venue in shared excitement.
It was also included on a live release featuring recordings from the August 2010 tour, proving its ability to ignite crowds.
A lively, uplifting song perfect for gatherings like New Year’s parties or reunions!
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
This song, which has become popular as the perfect anthem for New Year gatherings, is the group’s 12th single, released in August 2018.
It was selected as Japan Coca-Cola’s annual image song and became widely familiar through commercials in the PyeongChang Olympics and FIFA World Cup versions.
A warmly arranged version was also produced for the winter season, enhancing the holiday mood.
Its positive message, depicting a world filling with smiles, is well suited to the start of a new year; the powerful, liberating chorus unites the entire venue like a rousing fight song.
The rich harmonies of Little Glee Monster and the handclap-driven energy are sure to brighten any reunion or New Year’s party!
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
WANIMA’s signature song, released on January 1, 2017, became widely known through au’s “Santaro” commercial series and is a pop-punk number loved by all ages, from children to adults.
Based on a traditional Japanese song, it passionately conveys the importance of taking on challenges and maintaining a positive mindset.
With its fast-paced sound and easy-to-sing melody, it’s perfect for kicking off a new year.
Sing it at New Year’s parties or reunions, and it will create an upbeat atmosphere of “Let’s do our best this year!” Encouraging listeners to take a brave first step without fearing failure, this track is an ideal anthem for New Year’s resolutions.
Happy New YearChatto Monchī
How about Chatmonchy’s “Kinga Shinnen,” a song you can sing with the feeling of “Happy New Year”? It’s included on their 2011 album “YOU MORE,” and as you listen, you’ll be wrapped in gently heartwarming lyrics and melodies.
A warm track that sings of enduring love.
If you sing it with gratitude for all the care you’ve received so far, along with a “let’s keep getting along from here on out,” I’m sure you’ll be able to spend a peaceful year.
Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.Janīzu WEST
New Year’s is an event where you can fully feel an overwhelmingly festive mood.
This song is one that takes that celebratory atmosphere and boosts it even further—once, twice over.
By accepting everything and looking at it positively, it instantly brightens the mood of the whole place.
Be sure to link arms and sing it together with your friends and family!