[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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five mon coinsMOROHA
MOROHA is a duo known for their unique sound, where message-driven rap intertwines with acoustic guitar.
“Gomonzen” was included as the closing track on their 2019 album MOROHA IV.
The lyrics, which reflect on oneself while watching NHK’s year-end Kouhaku Uta Gassen, pierce the heart as if asking, “Is this really okay?” If you want to perform something outside the usual repertoire, definitely give “Gomonzen” a try!
Spaceship on New Year’s EveSuga Shikao
Scenes of the year-end city come to mind and put me in an emotional mood.
New Year’s Eve carries a touch of sadness that the year is ending, yet it’s also one of the fun events, isn’t it? This song expresses that sense of fun, too.
Let’s lift our spirits from the year’s end and enjoy ringing in the New Year.
MHamasaki Ayumi
I have fond memories of often listening to this nostalgic number during cold winters and at the end of the year.
It’s a song that really suits winter.
The wonderful lyrics match a melody that pierces the heart, and though it makes me feel a bit wistful, I think it’s perfect for the year’s end as well.
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!
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.
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.