Singing instantly brings people closer: songs that get the crowd going at a welcome party karaoke

A Little Love SongNEW!MONGOL800

A Little Love Song

When it comes to classic karaoke songs by MONGOL800, the band from Okinawa, it’s one everyone must have heard at least once.

It’s a love song that warms the heart, filled with gratitude for the everyday joys and love for the important people close to us.

This track was included on their album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001.

It has been loved in many ways, such as being used as the ending theme for the TV anime Teasing Master Takagi-san, and even inspiring a film released in 2019.

Carried by a driving, exhilarating melody, its straightforward feelings are sure to instantly liven up the atmosphere if you sing it at a welcome party karaoke.

Get everyone to sing along and close the distance with your new friends!

Go for it!!NEW!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

An irresistibly cheerful pep song that everyone has heard at least once.

Its uptempo melody infused with funk elements and a purely feel-good, uplifting theme make it so appealing.

This track, which served as the decisive breakthrough for Ulfuls, was released as a single in December 1995.

It’s included on the album “Banzai.” Reaching as high as No.

6 on the Oricon charts, it became a long-loved hit.

With a catchy chorus phrase, it’s perfect for everyone to sing together.

It’s a great pick to ease nerves and quickly break the ice at a welcome-party karaoke session.

The Zero SenseNEW!10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

10-FEET is a band that has long led Japan’s rock scene with energetic live performances.

Their song “The First Vector,” used as the ending theme for the smash-hit film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, is included on their album Collins, released in December 2022.

Its rock sound bursts with the speed of a basketball game, and its passionate message about facing hardships in pursuit of your dreams is truly stirring.

Riding a tight, upbeat rhythm with powerful vocals ringing out, this track is a perfect upper tune to make a flying start at a welcome-party karaoke.

Let’s throw our fists in the air and get fired up together!

ultra soulNEW!B’z

B’z / ultra soul

This song, released in March 2001 as the 31st single by B’z, one of Japan’s leading rock units, has long been cherished as the theme for TV Asahi’s World Aquatics Championships broadcasts and is widely known across generations as a number that symbolizes the spirit of major sporting events.

Koshi Inaba’s powerful vocals and Takahiro Matsumoto’s guitar sound intertwine exquisitely, and the driving melody sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

The shouted call at the end of the chorus delivers an overwhelming surge of excitement that makes anyone want to thrust a fist into the air, and if you sing it at a welcome party karaoke, it’s guaranteed to bring the whole venue together in a burst of energy.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldNEW!SMAP

SMAP / The One and Only Flower in the World

When it comes to songs everyone can sing together at karaoke, you can’t leave this one out! With lyrics and music by Noriyuki Makihara, it’s one of SMAP’s signature tracks.

It warmly conveys the value of each person’s unique individuality and teaches us the importance of living true to ourselves.

First included on the July 2002 album “SMAP 015/Drink! Smap!,” it was later chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and was released as a single in March 2003.

Its friendly, easy-to-hum melody makes it a great pick even for those who aren’t confident singers.

Since it’s a well-known classic, it’s the perfect number to sing together and get everyone hyped at a welcome party.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)NEW!Gōruden Bonbā

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

This is the signature work of Golden Bomber, who kicked up a storm with their unique “air band” style.

While self-deprecatingly portraying pitiful feelings like lingering attachment and jealousy in a man’s heart, its charm lies in an upbeat, irresistibly danceable, bright sound.

The single was released in October 2009.

Later, together with Nemutakute, which was used in a commercial in 2011, it was re-released for a limited time, which helped it gain widespread recognition.

In December 2012, they made their first appearance on the Kouhaku Uta Gassen, stirring up huge excitement! The chorus is perfect for getting everyone to jump and sing together, making it ideal for breaking the ice with people you’re meeting for the first time at events like welcome parties.

Add in the catchy choreography and enjoy a time that will have everyone smiling.

Doki itnaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Doki it [Official Music Video]

An empowering song that captures the hopes and anxieties of young people stepping into a new chapter, set to an exhilarating rock sound.

Blending the freshness and strength unique to Naniwa Danshi, this track was featured in an AOKI commercial and released in February 2025.

Since their debut, the seven members have explored diverse forms of expression, and here they encourage those taking their next step with words that feel true to life.

Riding on an urban groove and danceable beat, its warm message affirms your individuality and resonates deeply.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone feeling nervous before a new beginning, or for livening up the karaoke at a welcome party.