Get the office buzzing! A collection of recommended entertainment and performance ideas for year-end and New Year parties
Have you ever been asked, “Can someone take charge of the entertainment?” and found yourself looking down without thinking? If you know crowd-pleasing acts for the company year-end party, there’s nothing to fear! From nostalgic TV commercial quizzes and delightfully absurd dance bits to easy-to-copy comedy gags, there are plenty of surprisingly simple ideas that really get people going.
In this article, we’ll showcase lots of entertainment ideas that are easy to prepare and can instantly brighten the atmosphere.
You’re sure to find hints for creating moments where seniors and juniors can laugh together!
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Get the Office Buzzing! A Collection of Recommended Entertainment and Performance Ideas for Year-End and New Year Parties (11–20)
BBB Challenge
Do you know the “BBB Challenge”? If you’re a TikTok user, there’s a good chance you’ve seen it.
It’s where you move to the song “Boom Boom Back,” released by the boy group BE:FIRST.
Dancing along to the catchy chorus is sure to get everyone hyped.
It looks even better with multiple people, so gather some friends and give it a try.
There’s a choreography video available, so you can use that as a reference.
Pedometer rapid-shake game
https://www.tiktok.com/@laviena_himeji/video/7525733897766833426Some of you may be using pedometers for your health.
Since many smartphones now come with a built-in pedometer function, there may even be young people who have never seen a standalone pedometer.
This little game using pedometers seems like something people of all ages can get really into.
You might even see your department head or manager going all out, mindlessly shaking a pedometer or their phone! There are lots of variations: time-attack challenges, matching a target count exactly, shaking two at once, and more.
Just be careful not to get too carried away and accidentally throw the pedometer.
Tasting Game
Kirin, Asahi, Suntory—just hearing those names is irresistible to beer lovers, right? So instead of a sake tasting, how about a beer tasting or even a juice tasting competition to liven things up? Even the same orange juice can taste subtly different depending on the brand.
And that canned coffee you sip without thinking—if you taste it seriously, you’ll find it’s completely different from others.
At a party with lots of dishes, you could even do blindfolded tastings and try to guess the foods—that’s sure to get everyone excited.
If you usually act like a gourmet, make sure not to show any uncool moments!
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The four-member dance-vocal unit ATARASHII GAKKO! is hugely popular, right? What’s great is how easy it is to evoke their party-act vibe just by putting on a sailor uniform.
Even if the performance isn’t perfect, people will likely appreciate the effort.
And if you can add sharp moves or that signature head-only motion, it’ll be even more convincing.
This song is one of their most well-known, so it should be easy for people to recognize.
It’s a recommended pick that’s approachable for both women and men.
Fox Dance
How about trying the “Fox Dance,” which has been going viral on social media? The Fox Dance is performed by the Fighters Girls, the cheerleading team of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
It features cute outfits with fox ears and playful, comical moves.
The dance was originally designed so that both kids and adults could imitate it, so you should be able to pick it up quickly.
You could also liven things up by doing impressions of baseball players or managers along with it.
Apple Peeling Championship
Good news for organizers who are unsure what entertainment to prepare for year-end or New Year parties: we recommend the “Apple Peeling Championship,” a fun idea that everyone can enjoy together.
This game is simple yet surprisingly deep, creating moments where participants’ personalities shine.
Each person peels an apple using their own technique, and the winner is the one who manages to peel continuously without the peel breaking.
Speed matters, but by also evaluating dexterity and beauty, you can add variety to the competition.
After the apples are peeled, the host divides them up so everyone can eat together, creating a sense of unity.
It’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a hit—why not give this game a try?
Get the Office Buzzing! A Collection of Entertainment and Performance Ideas Recommended for Year-End and New Year Parties (21–30)
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
Manzai is a classic staple of comedy-style party entertainment! It does take time to come up with material and practice together, but it’s a crowd-pleaser across all generations.
Set a theme that fits the occasion—New Year’s parties, year-end parties, farewell and welcome parties, or after-parties—and sweep everyone up in laughter.
Since manzai relies on quick back-and-forth dialogue, perform with clear volume and pace that are easy to follow, while making sure the tempo doesn’t drag.
