[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)
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.
[2026] Japanese karaoke songs to sing at year’s end: A roundup of popular hits and classics (51–60)
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”!
January(yoru to) SAMPO
(Yoru to) SAMPO is a five-piece rock band attracting attention, having won the Grand Prix at the eo Music Try 20/21 contest, all while its members balance full-time jobs with their musical activities.
Their track “January,” released on July 12, 2020, stands out with its straightforward rock ensemble and breezy melody.
The lyrics depict tidying up what’s unnecessary as the year turns, something many who want to make a fresh start in the New Year can relate to.
It’s a nostalgic pop tune that fills you with a positive feeling as the year begins.
All-Night RadioAdo
Ado, a singer who started as a utaite and made her major debut in her teens, has been gaining attention both in Japan and abroad.
Her 21st digital-only single, “All Night Radio,” was written as the theme song for the live-streamed stage drama event ‘Ano Yoru de Aetara.’ Its urban ensemble, highlighted by catchy guitar cutting, brings a refreshing vibe that can even brighten the atmosphere at karaoke.
It’s a light, lively pop tune that will add color to New Year’s Eve in these times filled with somber news.
SPECIALZKing Gnu
King Gnu is a four-piece rock band that changed its name from Srv.Vinci in 2017.
Their genre-defying sound, reflecting their broad musical background, has taken the J-pop scene by storm.
Their 7th single, “SPECIALZ,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident.
With its dark ensemble and rapidly shifting song structure, it’s sure to draw attention even from those unfamiliar with the anime.
It’s a great pick for year-end events and karaoke, but since it’s quite difficult to sing, be sure to practice thoroughly before performing it in front of others.
Even when next year comesMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad is a rock band that provided tour support for many groups since their high school days and made their major debut in 2013.
The track “Mata Rainen ni Natte mo,” which closes their first major-label album, Woman’s, is memorable for its ensemble that opens with an intro featuring a guitar riff tinged with melancholy.
The lyrics evoke the idea that, in a life where both good and bad things happen, a new year still arrives, making it a song that might give you a fresh feeling when you listen to it at year’s end.
It’s a perfect number for winter karaoke—one you’ll want to sing to wrap up the year.