[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’s parties! Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing at New Year (11–20)
Doraemon New YearOoyama Nobuyo
It’s a thrilling classic packed with the hopeful spirit of the New Year! Sung in Nobuyo Oyama’s adorable Doraemon voice, this song portrays a New Year’s adventure set in space.
The idea that once you leap out with battledore feathers, Earth becomes a tiny star—how wonderful! It’s filled with the dreams and hopes we held as children, and just listening to it is sure to lift your spirits.
The track was released in October 1990 and included on the album “Doraemon no Uta no Daizenshū.” It also appears in the 2019 collection “Doraemon: Uta no Collection – 40th Anniversary of the TV Anime Broadcast,” proof that it’s been loved for many years.
It’s a song the whole family can enjoy across generations at New Year gatherings.
Sing it at karaoke, and the whole room will surely be filled with smiles!
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
It’s an upbeat, march-style number with uplifting lyrics.
If you want to liven up a New Year’s party or a class reunion, why not pick this one? Released in November 1968 and chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational the following year, this song is known as one of Kiyoko Suizenji’s signature hits.
As the lyric says, “Happiness doesn’t come walking to you,” it teaches the importance of taking the first step yourself to seek happiness.
It’s a song that can put everyone in a bright mood as you welcome the new year.
Beloved across generations, it’s a safe choice to sing in front of your boss or relatives.
Is the bath nice?shiritsu ebisu chūgaku
A song by Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku that portrays warm moments with family.
It gently depicts scenes from returning to the countryside for New Year’s.
The protagonist heating the bath for their family conveys a spirit of filial devotion.
The August 2021 version included on the album “FAMIEN’21 L.P.” offers a reinterpretation by the group’s new lineup with newly added members.
This piece has long been sung as the theme song for the summer outdoor concert “Famien.” It’s recommended for singing at New Year’s gatherings or school reunions, when you meet old friends again, to express your feelings for your hometown and family.
With its heartwarming melody and lyrics, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together.
New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN
Here is ELLEGARDEN’s hidden New Year’s song: “New Year’s Day.” Although the lyrics are entirely in English, the content is quite dramatic.
It’s the perfect, top-tier melodic hardcore track for those who want to spend New Year’s with a fiery song instead of feeling gloomy.
A HAPPY NEW YEARMatsutōya Yumi
It’s a romantic classic that heightened a memorable scene in the 1987 film “Take Me Out to the Snowland,” which helped spark Japan’s ski boom, where the two protagonists ring in the New Year together.
The gentle lyrics, wishing that the one you love remains happy, are truly beautiful, and I think it’s the perfect song to start the year.