[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Perfect for reunions and New Year’s parties! Karaoke songs to sing at New Year’s | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Seven Lucky GodsSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | Songs of gods who bring good fortune, perfect for the New Year |
| 2east | Drink, sing, dance, and make some noise!urashimasakatasen | play_arrow | Urashimasakatasen’s New Year song introduction |
| 3east | HapichocoFRUITS ZIPPER | play_arrow | Valentine’s Love Pop Song |
| 4east | The happiest New Year ever!nekoashi tsubomi (Serizawa Yū) | play_arrow | New Year's celebration song, inviting good fortune with a Japanese-style tempo |
| 5east | Cheers Songarashi | play_arrow | Liven up your New Year’s party with Arashi’s toast song |
| 6east | Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.GO!GO!7188 | play_arrow | Festive exhilaration in a Japanese-style rock |
| 7east | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster | play_arrow | A popular single as a New Year’s cheer song |
| 8east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA | play_arrow | A signature song by WANIMA: a New Year pop-punk track themed around challenge and courage |
| 9east | Happy New YearChatto Monchī | play_arrow | A warm song by Chatmonchy celebrating the New Year |
| 10east | Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.Janīzu WEST | play_arrow | Let's elevate the mood with New Year's music |
| 11east | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 | play_arrow | Introduction of AKB48’s winter New Year song |
| 12east | New Year’s Gift ~TOUDAIMOTOKURASHI~misoshiru’s | play_arrow | A song that sings about the battle to return New Year’s gift money |
| 13east | New Year’s March!Nijigasaki Gakuen Sukūru Aidoru Dōkōkai | play_arrow | A bright song celebrating the New Year that sings about positivity |
| 14east | Rock ‘n’ Roll New Year’s Gift MoneyOhtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | A song that expresses the New Year in rock and roll |
| 15east | O-SHO-GA-TSUONIGAWARA | play_arrow | A pop song that enjoys the New Year holiday |
| 16east | Doraemon New YearOoyama Nobuyo | play_arrow | Doraemon's New Year Adventure Song |
| 17east | March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko | play_arrow | Kiyoko Suizenji’s signature song, a positive classic |
| 18east | Is the bath nice?shiritsu ebisu chūgaku | play_arrow | A song that depicts warm moments with family |
| 19east | New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | ELLEGARDEN New Year support song |
| 20east | A HAPPY NEW YEARMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | An iconic song from a ski film, perfect for the New Year |
| 21east | Come, springhappiiendo | ![]() | Determination to leave home and make my dream come true |
| 22east | A HAPPY NEW YEAROginome Yōko | play_arrow | Hopes for the New Year and thoughts for someone dear |
| 23east | Baby I Love YouHey! Say! JUMP | play_arrow | New Year’s greeting song. A song about love and the will to continue |
| 24east | Take me to your dreamZARD | play_arrow | A translucent, heartfelt ballad by ZARD depicting winter and the New Year |
| 25east | hi-Tunes〜YAVAY PARTY ANTHEMhy4_4yh | play_arrow | Party anthem for the New Year |
| 26east | Happy New Yeardongurizu | play_arrow | Introducing Dongurizu's New Year's rap song |
| 27east | My Dear FeetSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A humorous song introduction for the year-end and New Year holidays |
| 28east | familyKitagawa Daisuke | play_arrow | A warm song that portrays the bonds of family |
| 29east | NEW YEAR, NEW DAYToki Asako | play_arrow | Ring in the New Year with Asako Toki’s songs in a sophisticated way |
| 30east | Gokuraku! BloomingAkamatsu Masanori katana (Inoue Haruno), Ichigo Hitofuri (Fujita Akane), Hachisuka Masatsune (Sakuragi Amisa) | play_arrow | A New Year celebration song sung by the sword characters from Tenka Hyakken |
| 31east | Heroineback number | play_arrow | A breakup song by Buck Number |
| 32east | National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japan | play_arrow | A song that makes you feel fun and happy when you drink alcohol |
| 33east | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Footage of a couple walking through the snow turned out to be a nostalgic memory of you. |
| 34east | Lively winterBerryz Kobo | play_arrow | I recommend Berryz Kobo’s jazzy quirky song |
| 35east | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that give you courage |
| 36east | first shrine visit of the New YearPort Town FM | play_arrow | New Year’s music introduction for Port Town FM |
| 37east | At the mercy of the godsReruriri feat. Miku & Rin & GUMI | play_arrow | A New Year’s song with a Japanese-style melody and Vocaloid |
| 38east | HAPPY NEW SHOW TIME!Katorina Gurīberu (Amagi Sarī), Otori Kokona (Ishimi Manaka), Shizuka (Hasegawa Ikumi) | play_arrow | A pop song by a voice-actor unit celebrating the New Year |
| 39east | New Year’s gift (money given to children)yunikōn | play_arrow | Get into the New Year spirit with songs to welcome the New Year |
| 40east | Good fortune comes to a cheerful home.chiitana | play_arrow | A lively song to welcome the New Year with a smile |
| 41east | HAPPY NEW YEARShirai Takako | play_arrow | Takako Shirai’s classic song “HAPPY NEW YEAR” |
| 42east | It’s the dawn of Japan! | play_arrow | Dayo—repeating the song of a bright future |
| 43east | A HAPPY NEW YEARBase Ball Bear | play_arrow | Base Ball Bear's New Year celebration pop-rock song |
| 44east | Rising SunEXILE | play_arrow | A hopeful New Year charity song for reconstruction support |
| 45east | Tokyo Winter Session feat. Yuu Setoguchi, Natsuki Enomoto, Souta Mochizuki, Akari Hayasaka, Haruki Serizawa, Mio GoudaHONEY WORKS | play_arrow | A bright pop number for an anime ending theme |
| 46east | Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids | play_arrow | A bright song celebrating the New Year |
| 47east | JanuaryTETORA | play_arrow | TETORA’s new song, a hopeful rock for the New Year |
| 48east | Rat♡Ox♡Tiger♡Rabbit♡Dragon♡Snake♡denpagumi.inc | play_arrow | A bright, upbeat tune with a zodiac motif |
| 49east | last year, this yearandāgurafu | play_arrow | Undergraf’s New Year song introduction |
| 50east | SHOW-GUTSOmede-tai atama de nani yori | play_arrow | A New Year’s song by Omedetai Atama de Naniyori |
| 51east | Mochi GirlGesu no Kiwami Otome. | play_arrow | A song filled with Gesu Kiwami’s love for mochi |
| 52east | lukewarm beerSuga Shikao | play_arrow | Songs by Suga Shikao with a wet, moody vibe |
| 53east | Happy New YearBeibī Reizu JAPAN | play_arrow | Let's get hyped for the New Year with Babyraids' Happy New Year! |
| 54east | New Year PartyNakanomori BAND | play_arrow | Rock that captures the exhilaration of the New Year |
| 55east | Maiden’s 365 Daysotome shintou | play_arrow | Liven up your New Year’s party with Otome Shinto’s bright pop song |
| 56east | Mochi Affection!Kitashirakawa Tamako (Suzaki Aya) | play_arrow | Tamako expresses Japan’s four seasons with rice cakes (mochi). |
| 57east | Go! That way!wanuka | play_arrow | Wanuka’s New Year song—move! That way! |
| 58east | I don’t want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai | play_arrow | A song about the feeling of not wanting to work |
| 59east | KiteMakihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Kite flying in the winter sky, a melody of bonds and courage |
| 60east | New Year (Japanese New Year)Denki Gurūvu | play_arrow | Denki Groove's New Year's Song |
| 61east | Heart, on the dancing side.meiyo | play_arrow | The song for the au commercial is making waves. |
| 62east | The Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animalshirake! ponkikki | play_arrow | A nostalgic children's song about the twelve zodiac animals |
| 63east | I won’t forget the rain in January.THE ALFEE | play_arrow | THE ALFEE Winter Scene Ballad |
| 64east | Orientgo!go!vanillas | play_arrow | Recommended: Orient for New Year's karaoke |
| 65east | Happy New Yearide ayaka | play_arrow | Introduction to Ayaka Ide's New Year blessing song |
| 66east | New Year’s gift of Rock ’n’ RollOhtaki Eiichi | play_arrow | Introduction to Eiichi Ohtaki’s rock ’n’ roll songs |
| 67east | Winter SongKiroro | play_arrow | Kiroro's winter song is beautiful and warm |
| 68east | New YearRepezen Chikyuu | play_arrow | Let's get hyped with Repezen Chikyu this New Year |
| 69east | New Year in Japan (NIPPON)Kamon Tatsuo | play_arrow | Comically portraying New Year’s through Tatsuo Kamon’s parody songs |


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