[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: Popular Hits and Classics (41–50)
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.
Lovers AgainEXILE
It’s an insanely cool song and definitely one I’d love to have a guy sing.
It’s the kind of track you want to listen to around December, and I think it’s such a classic that it even ranks on karaoke charts.
Please learn it and sing it cool—it’s wonderful.
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
This song captivates people with a music video that evokes nostalgia.
Didn’t you hear it in all sorts of places in 2019? It’s a track that subtly became a hit and represents Sakanaction.
While it has a kayōkyoku-style vibe, it packs in rock elements too, leaving a stylish and cool impression.
Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven
Isn’t Beethoven’s Symphony No.
9, the “Ode to Joy,” a piece that everyone has heard? This famous “Ode to Joy” has been covered and arranged by many artists.
Since it’s a tune anyone can recognize, why not choose it at karaoke at the end of the year to savor a sense of joy as you wrap up the year?
Happy Endingback number
Back Number’s 16th single, “Happy End.” It’s a love song themed around parting, and its heartrending lyrics evoke a range of emotions.
With a relaxed tempo and a key that suits the average male voice, it should be easy to sing with poise.
Be sure to showcase your beautiful voice to many people with “Happy End”!
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.