[2025] Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing over New Year’s: Classic and popular Japanese hits
As we enter the latter half of December and the year-end approaches, opportunities to go to karaoke increase with year-end and New Year parties during the holiday break.
If you’re thinking, “Since it’s the end of the year, I want to sing karaoke songs that are perfect for ringing in the New Year,” this article introduces recommended Japanese songs for year-end karaoke.
We’ve put together a selection that includes beloved classics from the Showa era, recent masterpieces that capture the New Year’s mood, and even the latest songs performed on the quintessential New Year’s Eve program, the Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Be sure to check it out!
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[2025] Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing to ring in the New Year: Classic and popular Japanese hits (21–30)
New Year (Japanese New Year)
That’s right—this song is often thought of as one you sing during New Year’s, but it’s actually a song sung at the end of the year while waiting for New Year’s to come, hoping to fly kites and play hanetsuki.
The title is a bit misleading.
In the midst of the busy year-end season, let’s sing “Oshogatsu,” filled with our wish for the New Year to arrive soon.
Horse and deerKenshi Yonezu
2019 was another year dominated by Kenshi Yonezu.
How about wrapping it up with “Uma to Shika”? The lyrics don’t mention winter, the year-end, or Christmas, yet when you sing it, the events of the year strangely come flooding back like a revolving lantern.
This song makes you feel the awe-inspiring talent of Kenshi Yonezu.
Singing “Uma to Shika” at the end of the year and reflecting on the past year is highly recommended.
[2025] Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing to ring in the New Year: Classic and popular Japanese hits (31–40)
Year-end party! BOU! NEN! KAI!A.B.C-Z
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C-Z is an idol group known for their strength in dance and acrobatics, with each member also active on variety shows.
Their 4th single, “Bounenkai! BOU! NEN! KAI!” was released as a double A-side along with “Shuden wo Koete ~Christmas Night~.” The lyrics, brimming with the signature humor of the songwriter Hyadain, are guaranteed to liven up any year-end party.
It’s a party tune that wraps up the year on a bright note—perfect for everyone to sing together at karaoke.
travel anecdoteCreepy Nuts
The song Miyagebanashi (“Souvenir Stories”) sings about the birth and journey of the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts.
It was included as the final track on their 2021 album Case.
The scene depicted in the song—two friends spending New Year’s Eve together at one of their homes—evokes memories of youthful days for many listeners.
Its stylish chord progression and groovy beat are also part of the appeal.
Be sure to sing it at karaoke, and get everyone to put their hands up during the chorus to hype things up!
New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN
Included as the B-side to ELLEGARDEN’s signature song “Jitterbug” on the single is “New Year’s Day.” It’s a track imbued with the message that “life ends in the blink of an eye,” depicting memories of a certain New Year’s Eve.
With ELLEGARDEN’s trademark powerful punk sound, it’s definitely a number you can rock out to.
The band has fans across a wide range of ages, making it a perfect choice for karaoke!
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!
BYE! THIS YEAR!! HI! NEW YEAR!!Asia Engineer
A four-member hip-hop group named “Asia Engineer,” whose name reflects two ambitions: “We want to break into Asia!” and “We want to remain craftsmen who create fun!” Their song “BYE! THIS YEAR!! HI! NEW YEAR!!,” included on their 4th album FANTASTIC 4, features Christmas-evoking sounds that create an end-of-year vibe.
The lyrics, which look back on the past year while building excitement for the new one, might help you ring in the New Year with a positive mindset just by listening.
With its breezy, comfortable beat, it’s also a great pick for karaoke.