[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 (31–40)
CharismaxSnow Man
A striking track that blends para para—the dance craze of the 1990s—with rapid-fire rap and a modern dance sound.
It’s a song released by Snow Man, known for their acrobatic performances, in August 2025.
The lyrics depict people stuck in dull routines unleashing their hidden brilliance and stepping into the spotlight, delivering a positive message that listeners themselves can become “charisma.” The music video even features a breathtaking scene with 250 dancers taking over the Shibuya crossing, visually amplifying the song’s energetic appeal.
Released after the single “SERIOUS,” this track is guaranteed to lift your mood.
Give it a listen when you want to boost your energy during housework or a workout!
The limits of languageHinatazaka46
This is a track included as a coupling song on the single “Onegai Bach!” released in September 2025.
Hina Kawata, who was approaching graduation, served as the center.
The song contemplates the vastness of the universe while expressing the limits of putting precious feelings into words, and celebrates a bond of hearts that transcends language.
Its acoustic sound is warm and wonderful.
It’s a message song you’ll want to give to someone setting off on a new journey.
HEROMr.Children
When it comes to karaoke, you just can’t leave out Mr.
Children.
This song has that unmistakable Mr.
Children gravitas—an absolutely stunning classic.
I’d love for you to learn it and give it a try.
It’s perfect for winter and incredibly moving.
It really touches the heart.
CocktailA.B.C-Z
“Cocktail” is a track released in August 2025 as the first installment of a three-month consecutive release.
Written and composed by singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi, it features a romantic ensemble with a floating, airy feel.
The lyrics portray someone sinking into a love as sweet as a cocktail.
The members’ luscious vocals express a fragile longing that you can’t help but get lost in.
Be sure to add this mellow dance tune to your playlist.
ELUSIVEm-flo loves n-choco
This is a track where m-flo collaborates with n-choco, a unit formed by Naomi Watanabe and Chocolate Planet.
Released in August 2025, the song portrays the cat-and-mouse romance with an elusive partner who slips away just when you think you’ve caught up.
On the sonic front, m-flo’s sophisticated groove is absolutely top-notch.
Many listeners were likely surprised by the cool, stylish vocals delivered by the members of n-choco—so different from their usual cheerful image.
It’s a perfect number for a nighttime drive!
[2026] Japanese Karaoke Songs to Sing at Year’s End: Popular Hits and Classics (41–50)
Love Like ThisFuji Kaze
This is a song by Fujii Kaze that was premiered during his European tour and generated a huge response among fans.
It serves as the lead track from his album Prema, released in September 2025 after roughly three years, and it’s a universal love song sung entirely in English.
Kaze says he “pretended to know” the answer to the question, “What is the purest form of love?” True to those words, the piece invites each listener to reflect on their own shape of love, offering a profound and beautiful world that’s deeply compelling.
Its sound, reminiscent of ’80s pop, gently accompanies the feelings you have for someone important.
HOWLAyumu Imazu
A dance number by Ayumu Imazu with a exhilarating sense of speed that feels like tearing through the city at night.
Released in July 2025, the track was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “Karaoke Iko!” It captures the uniquely adolescent swing of emotions—frustration with an uncooperative reality and longing for a more grown-up world—set against a cool track.
I think it’s perfect as background music for a drive!