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[2025] Liven Up Your Party! A Roundup of the Newest J‑Pop Hits and All-Time Crowd Favorites

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Music is essential for livening up year-end parties, New Year’s gatherings, welcome and farewell parties, and other banquets.

If you’re the organizer or in charge of entertainment, you’ll want to pick songs that get everyone excited.

Still, it can be hard to know which tracks will really hype up the crowd.

For those in that situation, this article introduces recommended Japanese songs perfect as BGM to energize any banquet.

Focusing on the latest trend-aware hits while also picking timeless favorites, it offers a lineup that people of all generations can enjoy, making it suitable for a wide variety of events.

Be sure to check it out!

[2025] Get the Party Going! A Roundup of the Newest J-Pop Hits and All-Time Favorites (81–90)

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

Love Song GReeeeN

Since the release of GReeeeN’s hugely famous song “Ai Uta,” it has been loved by many fans and sung by countless people at karaoke and as a performance at weddings.

Its slow tempo makes it easy to sing, and its catchy melody is also one of the song’s charms.

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Kiss me right nowLINDBERG

LINDBERG / Kiss Me Now

Kiss me now, LINDBERG

Released in 1990 as LINDBERG’s second single overall, it became a major hit after being chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 PM drama “Sekai de Ichiban Kimi ga Suki!” With slightly husky vocals and an upbeat groove, it’s a song that really gets the crowd going when performed with a cool, boyish flair.

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Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

MAN WITH A MISSION × milet “Kizuna no Kiseki” Music Video

Kizuna no Kiseki MAN WITH A MISSION × milet

This work is notable for its rock sound infused with traditional Japanese flavors.

The song, created by the collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet, was released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.

With lyrics that celebrate the strength of bonds and a powerful, dynamic performance, the sound stirs the listener’s heart.

The lyrics by Jean-Ken Johnny convey determination and hope in the face of adversity, making it a track that could unite everyone when played at a party.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to get fired up or deepen your connections with friends.

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Sign of LovePUFFY

PUFFY “A Sign of Love” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

The Sign of Love PUFFY

“Sign of Love,” released in 1998 as PUFFY’s sixth single, became a major hit.

In recent years, choreography videos posted on TikTok by the five-member popular dance creators Hoodie fam have gone viral, sparking a resurgence! With lyrics and composition by Masamune Kusano of Spitz and arrangement by Tamio Okuda, the sound is brimming with the flavor of Western pop from the ’60s and ’70s—perfect for a festive mood.

Aim for broad appeal with its classic pop sensibility, and be sure to try the TikTok-famous choreography too!

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HabitSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「Habit」

HabitSEKAI NO OWARI

“Habit” features lyrics that sharply cut into the issues modern people face, a cool sound, and unique choreography that made it a hot topic.

Packed with catchphrases that resonate across generations, it’s perfect for gatherings like New Year’s or year-end parties where a mix of people—from young newcomers to colleagues and managers—come together! Of course, deliver the profound lyrics with clear pronunciation, and if possible, try the dance as well.

It’s not at all difficult, so watch the music video repeatedly, practice thoroughly, and then give it a shot.

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DangerholicSnow Man

Snow Man「Dangerholic」Music Video YouTube Ver.

DangerholicSnow Man

Snow Man is a nine-member idol group whose members all excel at acrobatics and dance, and they are active in TV dramas and variety shows.

Their 9th single, “Dangerholic,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama Trillion Game.

Its rock ensemble, featuring a brass section, makes you want to move just by having it on in the background.

It’s a cool pop tune with simple yet distinctive choreography that you’ll want to imitate.

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[2025] Get the Party Going! A Roundup of the Newest and All-Time Popular J-Pop Hits (91–100)

Snow halationμ’s

[Love Live!] 'Snow halation' live footage (from μ’s →NEXT LoveLive! 2014 ~ENDLESS PARADE~ February 9 performance)

Snow halationμ's

This is a song used in Love Live!.

Many Love Live! songs are quite high-pitched, but this one is relatively easy to sing.

Since it’s a winter-themed song, it’s especially recommended for that season.

If you manage your breathing well, you can sing it smoothly and it feels great to perform.

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