Ranking of popular songs for year-end and New Year parties
Year-end and New Year events to enjoy with friends or company colleagues.
From year-end parties that wrap up the year to New Year gatherings, some of you might be in charge of picking the BGM.
From songs you can use for slideshow movies to theme songs for entertainment segments.
In this article, based on reliable feedback from music fans who have contributed to our site, we’ve researched everything from the latest hits to timeless classics, and curated especially cheerful numbers that should fit the mood of a banquet.
Enjoy!
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Popular songs ranking for year-end and New Year parties (41–50)
secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE50rank/position
This song, which was chosen as the theme for Kids War 3: Don’t Mess With Me and sparked a major movement, is a work by the girl band ZONE, released in 2001 as their third single.
Its nostalgic lyrics and bittersweet tone, evoking summers spent with someone special, are deeply moving.
As you listen, you can’t help but look back on your own summers and reflect on your life.
Thanks to the slower tempo, I think you can play it without rushing—whether it’s the guitar chord fingerings or the drum fills.
Top Songs Ranking for Year-End and New Year Parties (51–60)
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari51rank/position
The single that Akari Nanawo will release in February 2025 includes the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m a Guild Receptionist, but I Hate Overtime so I’m Going to Solo the Boss.” As the phrase “my own time from 5 p.m.
to 9 a.m.” suggests, the song carries a message about valuing the balance between work and personal time.
It celebrates a positive attitude of working today for a better tomorrow while honoring basic needs—sleeping when you’re sleepy and eating when you’re hungry.
The composition is by Tamaya 2060% of the galactic punk band Wienners, resulting in a catchy, up-tempo rhythm.
An official “Dance Practice” video has also been released on the channel, making it a perfect track to dance to at year-end or New Year parties.
School HeavenFingā 552rank/position
This song depicts the bittersweet memories of student days.
Released in March 1974 as one of Finger Five’s signature hits, it sets to a lively melody the competition among students for the seat next to the prettiest girl in class.
The lyrics are instantly relatable, as if speaking for everyone’s feelings.
With its fun vibe, it’s sure to liven up karaoke at year-end and New Year parties! The call-and-response parts make it easy for first-time listeners to sing along, so everyone can enjoy it together.
It’s a great pick when you want to get the crowd going while reminiscing about your school days.
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.53rank/position
It’s a signature song by a Japanese female idol group.
Released in September 1999, it became the group’s first million-selling single and topped the Oricon karaoke chart for 17 consecutive weeks.
Centered on the theme of love, its lyrics deliver a bright, uplifting message and sing of hope for Japan’s future.
It was used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Find the Idol!” and as a commercial song for the aesthetic salon “Ellessee.” Perfect for year-end and New Year party performances, its catchy melody and fun choreography are sure to energize any venue.
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu54rank/position
The music of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE is appealing for its uplifting messages that resonate with young people.
Released in June 2014, this song features lyrics centered on themes of dreams, hope, and friendship.
With an energetic sound that fuses dance music and pop elements, it gives listeners a boost of energy.
It was also selected as the 2014 campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba, earning love across generations.
It’s perfect for entertainment dances at year-end and New Year parties as well—its powerful rhythm and positive lyrics are sure to liven up any crowd.
Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu55rank/position
Isn’t this one of those songs that sticks in your head no matter when you hear it—totally addictive? “Rat-tat-tat,” released digitally in 2019 by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, is the kind of track that loops in your mind after a single listen.
It’s also used during Halloween Nights at Universal Studios Japan, where people dressed as zombies dance to it—the contrast is striking and makes it really fun to watch.
The choreography is simple, but the key is sharp execution—clean stops and starts with dynamic shifts—making it a dance tune that will surely make viewers want to get up and move too.
I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo56rank/position
This hit song by Ikuzo Yoshi, which portrays the lives of young people living in rural areas, was released in 1984.
Since then, it’s been used in all sorts of ways—remixes, funny videos collaborating with other tracks—and has become familiar even to those who don’t know its original release.
The outfit alone—like the twisted headband and happi coat—immediately identifies him, so it’s easy for people to recognize and enjoy if you sing it at a party.
Let’s liven up the year-end season with this track, which can be considered a pioneer of Japanese rap.
