[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 (91–100)
A HAPPY NEW YEAR -Happy New Year-Matsutōya Yumi
With its somewhat wistful, lonely sound, Yumi Matsutoya’s “A HAPPY NEW YEAR” is perfect for the year’s end.
It’s a track from her 1981 album “Let’s Meet Last Night,” featuring a memorable, continuous piano arpeggio phrase.
The song was also used in the film “Take Me Out to the Snowland.” It’s a love song filled with the hope of “May you have a good year” and the desire to spend the coming year with you.
After a run of high-energy songs at karaoke, how about dialing it back with the gently melancholy “A HAPPY NEW YEAR”?
CalendarShibasaki Kou
When it comes to year-end karaoke, the real joy isn’t just singing—it’s getting together with friends and coworkers to excitedly look back on your memories.
That’s why I highly recommend singing Ko Shibasaki’s “Calendar.” As the title suggests, it’s a song crafted to reminisce from January through December.
While no one’s year will match the lyrics exactly, you’ll surely find moments that resonate with you.
You can also have fun by tweaking the lyrics to fit your friends’ experiences.
[2026] Japanese karaoke songs to sing at year’s end: A roundup of popular hits and classics (101–110)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
It’s a very nostalgic song, and every winter I can’t help wanting to listen to it—it really stays with you.
It’s a classic winter tune loved by people of all ages, so you should definitely have it ready for karaoke.
I think it’ll be a hit at year-end parties and bonenkai as well.
Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri
It’s a very famous song—enka—but I think it’s still a beloved classic.
Am I the only one who’s reminded of the year-end Kouhaku when I hear it? It conjures up a very cold winter scene, and it’s also a popular enka classic at karaoke.
orionYonezu Kenshi
This song was also used as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
The lyrics, which depict a beautiful winter night sky, are romantic and lovely, aren’t they? The cool, distinctly Kenshi Yonezu-style sound is another hallmark of this track.
It’s a song filled with a fleeting wish.
I’d love to listen to it together with someone special.
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Uma to Shika” served as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama No Side Game and also drew attention for its collaboration with the Rugby World Cup 2019 held in Japan.
There’s clapping in the chorus and A melody, so singing along while clapping creates a sense of unity and excitement.
With strings like violins in the accompaniment, it can also be enjoyed as a gorgeous, orchestra-like piece.
Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki
Masaki Suda’s “Sayonara Elegy” is also the theme song for the Nippon TV Sunday drama “Todome no Kiss.” It’s an up-tempo track that conveys both poignancy and strength.
The way Masaki Suda strums an acoustic guitar with full force while singing is also striking.
At the year’s end, pack all your accumulated bittersweet feelings into this song and sing your heart out.