[2026] Japanese karaoke songs to sing at year’s end: a roundup of popular hits and classics
Have you decided what to sing at karaoke during the year-end party season? Unlike your usual karaoke sessions, it can be tricky to pick songs for company parties or after-parties with colleagues.
You want to liven things up without standing out too much, and you’d prefer songs everyone knows, but not ones that feel too safe—many people struggle with this balance.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended songs that are easy to sing at year-end karaoke gatherings and can warm up the atmosphere.
From nostalgic classics to trending hits, you’re sure to find at least one track you’ll want to add to your repertoire!
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[2026] Japanese karaoke songs to sing at year’s end: A roundup of popular hits and classics (61–70)
Snow White’s girlfriendBase Ball Bear
This work by Base Ball Bear masterfully portrays the wintry atmosphere and the ache of unrequited love.
It’s included on their indie-era album HIGH COLOR TIMES, released in March 2005, and is marked by a refreshing guitar-pop sound.
The lyrics trace how memories of a pure and beautiful “you,” evocative of Snow White, resurface along with the crisp winter air.
Vivid depictions of year-end bustle and snowy scenery are outstanding as well, and the fragility and poignancy of a lost love seep into the heart.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s perfect for year-end parties and holiday gatherings.
Deliver it tenderly, and it will be a fitting song to close out the year.
spring cleaningDECO*27 feat. Hatsune Miku
When it comes to the end of the year, the thing to do is a big cleanup.
And it’s not just tidying your room—wrapping up tasks you’ve been putting off, or letting go of unpleasant thoughts to refresh your mind can also be called a ‘big cleanup.’ The song “Big Cleanup” captures each person’s own kind of year-end cleaning.
It’s a track produced by Vocaloid producer DECO*27 and sung by Hatsune Miku.
With a melody that has a march-like feel, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to perform a song that really livens up the mood.
Winter SongDREAMS COME TRUE
When it comes to classic winter songs, this one is a must.
I love both the Japanese and English lyrics, but personally the English version feels more natural to me.
It’s a timeless song that’s perfect for December and the year’s end, so I’d love to hear it sung as a gentle ballad.
The slow tempo is really soothing.
holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity
It’s a laid-back song perfect for winter—one you’ll want to relax and listen to in a warm room at the end of the year.
It makes you want to get everything off your chest and welcome the new year.
If you learn it and sing it, it’ll make for a really cool karaoke number.
Mr.SnowmanE-girls
It’s become a winter staple song for E-girls.
It’s a lively track that’s fun to sing with multiple people.
With a feminine vibe that feels like it can blow away the cold of winter, it’s an adorably charming song—perfect from Christmas through the end of the year.
New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN
Included as the B-side to ELLEGARDEN’s signature song “Jitterbug” on the single is “New Year’s Day.” It’s a track imbued with the message that “life ends in the blink of an eye,” depicting memories of a certain New Year’s Eve.
With ELLEGARDEN’s trademark powerful punk sound, it’s definitely a number you can rock out to.
The band has fans across a wide range of ages, making it a perfect choice for karaoke!
Winter againGLAY
This is another winter number that makes you want to sing as you remember the falling snow, isn’t it? Since GLAY originally hails from Hokkaido, they somehow just fit the snowy vibe.
It’s super cool, so be sure to sing it at the end of the year and get everyone hyped.