[2026] Japanese karaoke songs to sing at year’s end: a roundup of popular hits and classics

Year-end party! BO! U! NEN! KAI!A.B.C-Z

A.B.C-Z / Year-End Party! BOU! NEN! KAI! (YouTube Edit)

A fun year-end party song composed by Hyadain, known for producing idol tracks for groups like Momoiro Clover Z and Dempagumi.inc.

Apparently, Hyadain whipped it up right away in response to A.B.C-Z members saying, “We want a year-end party song.” The opening battle cry and the chorus you can sing with your arms around each other are sure to hype up any year-end party.

It might be even better sung as a unit! There are tons of Christmas songs, but you don’t often hear songs that explicitly mention year-end parties.

Be sure to sing this one before someone else does!

Snow White’s girlfriendBase Ball Bear

Shirayuki No Kanojo

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

DECO*27 – Major Cleanup 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.

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Winter SongDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE「WINTER SONG」

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

Do As Infinity / Hiiragi

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

e-girls / Mr.Snowman

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

“New Year’s Day ELLEGARDEN Japanese-to-English Translation”

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!

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