[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)
powder snowRemioromen
An insert song from the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” Even the title alone makes it a perfect song for winter.
Its persistently wistful tone feels like it’s announcing the year’s end.
At the most soaring part of the chorus, it’s as if the memories from this year whirl past like a revolving lantern.
Try singing it while basking in those memories.
Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE—their wonderfully romantic winter song, “Fuyu Monogatari” (Winter Story), is well known.
Many of you may have heard it on NTV’s information program PON! or in commercials for Huis Ten Bosch.
With lyrics like “Maybe just having time together is enough to make us happy,” it’s perfect for the season, expressing how the warmth of a person reveals the depth of love.
It’s an irresistible ballad for ballad lovers.
Incidentally, this is the song they performed at the 64th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Maybe it’s a favorite of Sandaime J Soul Brothers! If you’re going to sing in front of someone you like, practice and sing this one!
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki
It’s a timeless classic that has been covered by many singers and never loses its luster, even after decades.
While Miyuki Nakajima’s powerful vocals are one of her great appeals, in this song her gentle voice really touches the heart.
The passage of time can be fleeting, but this piece encourages you to keep moving forward, step by step, toward the future.
It’s the kind of song you want to sing to welcome the New Year with brightness.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
When the song was first released, it was used in a candy commercial.
In 2019, a film inspired by this track was produced and became a hot topic.
Mika Nakashima is well-known for her love ballads, and this song is one of the prime examples.
Its heartrending melody evokes the loneliness of winter.
How about singing this song while reminiscing about old memories?
youKōda Kumi
I listened to it again for the first time in a while, and I think this song by Kumi Koda is a perfect winter ballad for December.
The lyrics and melody are really lovely, so it’s pleasant to listen to and makes for a song that fits a calm winter perfectly.
Be sure to sing it at karaoke.