[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!

Playlist

[2026] Japanese karaoke songs to sing at year’s end: a roundup of popular hits and classics
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Zankyo SankaAimer		Step into the future with Aimer’s powerful rock
2	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Heart-wrenching feelings for a cherished person who is gone
3	HappinessAI		Feeling smiles and little happiness through the AI’s song
4	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's 'Koi Dance' became a hit.
5	Dance at my place (New Year’s Eve)Hoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s hope-filled year-end song
6	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic song “Kiseki” is a moving masterpiece.
7	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s hit song sings about youthful memories.
8	A town where it snowsyunikōn		Snowy scenery and year-end, a quiet time for the two of us
9	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		A classic winter song depicting happiness with a lover
10	travel anecdoteCreepy Nuts		A song that sings about Creepy Nuts' trajectory
11	New Year’s Evesadamasashi		Welcome the New Year in good spirits on New Year’s Eve
12	The Land of ‘Good Job’ (Otsukaresama)Saitō Kazuyoshi		Saito Kazuyoshi’s commercial song, a tender, heart-soothing tune of compassion
13	You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko		A classic by Akiko Wada that's perfect for the year-end season
14	Subaru -Subaru-Tanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s classic song, a piece that explores life from a cosmic perspective
15	December 31NMB48		A moving song that portrays year-end loneliness and hope for the future
16	Irohakocchi no kento		A gem of a song by Kento over here
17	the last day of the monthsupittsu		A fast-paced song that sings of the feelings at year’s end
18	New Year’s Eve SongRemioromen		A moving piece depicting a quiet winter night
19	Cheers, charisma! Year-end partyShichinin no Karisuma		Charisma's Fun Year-End Party Song
20	TOKYO SNOWSakurazaka46		A wistful song of a Tokyo winter without snow
21	Merry Christmas, My HeartNakamori Akina		A timeless Christmas song that resonates with the heart
22	My PrincessROIROM		A love song lit by winter candles
23	39DISCOsunisute		A lively classic that energizes the party
24	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP’s hit song “ISSA” enjoys cross-generational popularity.
25	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic song—scenes of love and the future
26	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic song, a hymn to love and youth
27	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		The heartwarming lyrics of “The Only Flower in the World.”
28	Love so sweetarashi		Arashi’s classic hit, a song that awakens memories
29	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		Ayaka x Kobukuro Single: Hope and Progress
30	MAGICAdo		A stylish song that portrays the dual nature of a phantom thief
31	My subjectsKetsumeishi		A song of adult struggles and self-affirmation
32	1991Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s moving 1991 song
33	The Story of the Wind and MeAdo		A moving movie theme song presented by Hiroji Miyamoto and Ado
34	universal gravitationFukuyama Masaharu		Universal gravitation, urban loneliness, and human connection
35	JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru		A tear-jerking song by Kenshi Yonezu and Utada
36	CharismaxSnow Man		Transform everyday life with a Para Para fusion dance track
37	The limits of languageHinatazaka46		Hinano Kawata’s graduation song sings of bonds of the heart.
38	HEROMr.Children		I was moved by Mr. Children’s classic karaoke song.
39	CocktailA.B.C-Z		A cocktail that sings of Anna Takeuchi’s sweet, romantic feelings
40	ELUSIVEm-flo loves n-choco		A love song by m-flo and n-choco with an outstanding sense of speed!
41	Love Like ThisFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s new song: an English love song that questions pure love
42	HOWLAyumu Imazu		Expressing the exhilarating, fast-paced emotions of adolescence
43	Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros]		Folk song for a year-end bonenkai party
44	Last lookSuda Keina		A song that breaks the walls of common sense and sets oneself free
45	Love Song in DecemberGACKT		A classic masterpiece that depicts winter’s love and peace
46	five mon coinsMOROHA		MOROHA’s unique rap-sounding track
47	Spaceship on New Year’s EveSuga Shikao		A song that expresses the bittersweetness and joy of year’s end
48	MHamasaki Ayumi		Nostalgic and moving songs to listen to in winter
49	Lovers AgainEXILE		Cool classic songs you want to listen to in winter
50	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Sakanaction nostalgic classic
51	Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven		Let's sing Beethoven's Ode to Joy at the end of the year
52	Happy Endingback number		Happy End by back number
53	January(yoru to) SAMPO		An office workers’ band wins the grand prize at a music contest.
54	All-Night RadioAdo		Coloring New Year’s Eve with Ado’s new song
55	SPECIALZKing Gnu		Introduction to King Gnu's song SPECIALZ
56	Even when next year comesMy Hair is Bad		Songs by My Hair is Bad that I want to listen to in winter
57	horizonback number		A song of hope to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic
58	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		Supercell's “The Story You Don't Know” is a masterpiece.
59	BYE! THIS YEAR!! HI! NEW YEAR!!Eijia Enjinia		Asia Engineer’s year-end cheer song
60	Smile for me.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster's rock song chosen as a TV drama theme song
61	Harmony of MidwinterNakajima Mika with Fujimaki Ryota		A classic winter duet with Mika Nakashima
62	Heart color ~a song for the wonderful year~Fukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic songs to listen to at the end of the year
63	Year-end party! BO! U! NEN! KAI!A.B.C-Z		Hyadain's year-end party song
64	Snow White’s girlfriendBase Ball Bear		Winter love, memories dyed by a snowy landscape
65	spring cleaningDECO*27 feat. Hatsune Miku		Year-end deep cleaning: refresh your mind and your room
66	Winter SongDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic winter hit that feels just right with English lyrics
67	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		Warm karaoke songs for winter
68	Mr.SnowmanE-girls		E-girls’ classic winter song
69	New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN New Year-themed punk song
70	Winter againGLAY		Gray's winter snow song is cool.
71	Sound of SnowGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s classic winter song
72	Winter SongKiroro		A winter song, a gentle ballad that warms the heart
73	EverythingMISIA		Changes in Karaoke and Introduction to Moving Songs
74	In My TownMr.Children		Evoking year-end scenes that resonate with the heart, singing of the feelings after the earthquake.
75	Even when next year comesMy Hair is Bad		A year-end, heart-stirring song that portrays a bittersweet love
76	vintageOfisharu Higedan Dism		Chorus song of 'Vintage' by Hige Dandism
77	Possibility (prod. Masayoshi Iimori)Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Karaoke songs to laugh off year-end anxiety
78	A morning hastened by snow arrives.Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Winter love, a wistful piano melody
79	Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s love song, the exhilaration of winter
80	White LoveSPEED		Winter love songs that get the crowd going at karaoke
81	ToughSaucy Dog		Popular songs by Saucy Dog and tips for singing them
82	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		A winter classic that gets you moving and warms you up
83	loadTHE toraburyū		A timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, evoking the chill of winter.
84	Because it’s a cold nightTRF		A classic winter song that I sang many times at karaoke
85	If (they were) cousinssatō moka feat. Mom		Mellow songs for the second half of karaoke
86	somedayyuzu		A year-end song that soothes winter loneliness
87	last year, this yearandāgurafu		A New Year’s song, a warm melody of hope and gratitude
88	spring cleaningkingu gidora		King Giddra's classic Japanese rap track
89	National Sake-Drinking Festival Song of Japanbarakūda		A cheerful hit by Barracuda that portrays drinking culture
90	powder snowRemioromen		Looking back on bittersweet winter memories with a drama’s insert song
91	Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A romantic winter song by the third generation
92	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		The courage to move forward into the future with the flow of time
93	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s signature love ballad
94	youKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s winter ballad, recommended for karaoke
95	A gentle cityŌta Hiromi		A heartwarming song set in Tsukishima
96	Turning Uparashi		A fun, upbeat dance track
97	DEAR…againHirose Kōmi		Romantic love songs that suit the winter season
98	A winter fairy is melting a snowmanKimura Kaera		A rare song I love; its English chorus is captivating.
99	A HAPPY NEW YEAR -Happy New Year-Matsutōya Yumi		A love song by Yumi Matsutoya that's perfect for the year-end season
100	CalendarShibasaki Kou		A song that looks back on a year’s memories through its lyrics
101	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Winter classic songs that get the crowd going at karaoke
102	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A famous enka classic that evokes the feeling of winter
103	orionYonezu Kenshi		A romantic song depicting a winter night sky
104	Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Uma to Shika” collaborates with Rugby WC 2019
105	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s heartrending and powerful theme song
106	New Year’s March!Nijigasaki Gakuen Sukūru Aidoru Dōkōkai		Nijigasaki releases a bright song to celebrate the New Year in January 2024
107	29Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino in the last year of her twenties, a true-to-herself song
108	Dear…Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino's winter love song
109	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		A classic winter enka song and a regular on the Kōhaku lineup
110	I’m in love.Every Little Thing		A classic winter love song, bittersweet and happy
111	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'Hakujitsu' is a moving theme song.
112	RikaSIX LOUNGE		Songs by SIX LOUNGE filled with deep emotion
113	Christmas songback number		Unrequited Love Song for Winter
114	Departuresglobe		globe’s classic winter songs are the best
115	waiting in vainrokudenashi		“Good-for-nothing ‘Waiting in Vain,’ expressing a lonely year-end.”
116	Tokyo Winter SessionHONEY WORKS		A HoneyWorks song is the anime ending theme
117	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		I want to listen to SMAP’s classic songs at the end of the year.