Spring is the season when new students and new employees arrive one after another.
Many people probably go to karaoke for welcome parties for these newcomers.
In this article, we’ll introduce karaoke songs recommended for welcome parties!
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—from songs everyone can get excited about together to songs that cheer on new students and new employees.
Sing along and have fun to ease the nerves of those who may still be feeling anxious, and share the spirit of “let’s do our best together” from here on out!
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Top 10 recommended karaoke songs to hype up a welcome party
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
Starting in the spring of 2022, Mrs.
GREEN APPLE embarked on Phase 2 as a newly formed three-piece rock band.
Dance Hall, included on their 4th mini-album Unity, is a refreshing number chosen as the theme song for the morning news program Mezamashi 8.
Its comforting message for newcomers stepping into a new environment—such as new students or new employees—makes it perfect for welcome-party karaoke.
It’s a pop tune that seniors or managers will want to sing at karaoke to blow away the anxieties of new teammates.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band whose lyrics—rich with delicate portrayals of women’s emotions and vivid storytelling—have earned strong support, especially among younger audiences.
Their song “Ashita mo,” featured in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo Student Discount” commercial, is a high-energy number that closes out their fourth album, SHISHAMO 4.
The lyrics, which seem to capture the feelings of a brand-new employee, become an encouraging anthem that helps ease worries when sung by seniors or supervisors.
With its catchy, refreshing melody and ensemble, it’s a rock tune that livens up karaoke and brings people closer together in a big sing-along.
KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter who dominates the J-POP scene with songs that balance popularity and originality, showcasing his distinctive melodic sense and arranging skills.
His 13th single, “KICK BACK,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man, features a whirlwind of musical developments that mirror the anime’s worldview and create an addictive appeal.
As a song from a hit anime, it’s guaranteed to hype up any welcome party or gathering.
While it’s quite a challenging track to sing, it’s a modern rock tune you can either practice to perfection or belt out together in a fun, party atmosphere.
Choo Choo TRAINEXILE
EXILE is a dance and vocal group that continues to lead entertainment in the J-POP scene with their emotional vocals and overwhelming performances.
Their 10th single, “Choo Choo TRAIN,” is also known as a cover song, originally a huge hit by ZOO.
Since it’s a famous track recognizable across generations, singing it at a welcome party could help break the ice quickly.
It’s a guaranteed karaoke crowd-pleaser—an upbeat tune that gets everyone hyped, especially if you all nail the opening dance together.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
Superfly is a music duo that commands attention with a powerful singing voice you’d never expect from their petite, cute appearance.
Their 4th single, “Ai o Komete Hanataba o,” which was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Edison no Haha,” is also beloved as a wedding staple.
Its message, evoking heartfelt gratitude, makes it perfect for welcoming new members or guests.
It’s also a challenging song to perform; if you can pull it off, it’s an emotional number that’s sure to earn you instant respect—even from people meeting you for the first time.
cherrysupittsu
Spitz is a four-piece rock band that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity with their transparent, delicate high-tone vocals and strikingly arranged songs.
Their 13th single, “Cherry,” became a million seller despite having no tie-in, and to this day it’s known as one of Spitz’s signature numbers.
The contrast between the ensemble’s sense of drive and the melody’s weightless float gives the song a universal appeal that resonates across generations.
It’s a perfect hit tune for welcome-party karaoke, and since the chords are simple, it’s also recommended for seniors or managers to give as a live acoustic performance gift.
cherry blossomKobukuro
Kobukuro, the musical duo whose future success is drawing even more anticipation after being announced as the performers of the theme song for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, continue to shine.
Their 12th single “Sakura,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Ns’ Aoi, became a long-running hit and is beloved as one of the quintessential ‘sakura songs’ in the J-pop scene.
With lyrics depicting the cherry blossom season—the starting point for new students and new employees—it’s a perfect choice to play at welcome parties.
It’s a karaoke crowd-pleaser with a beautiful melody that colors new encounters.