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