Karaoke Songs to Sing in December: Perfect for Year-End Parties! Winter and Christmas Songs
In December, we get more chances to go to karaoke for Christmas and year-end parties.
Since you’re going to karaoke anyway, the best way to make it even more fun and lively is to pick songs that match the season!
That said, it can be hard to decide what to sing.
In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce songs that are perfect for karaoke in December, focusing on Christmas tunes and winter songs.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—from crowd-pleasers that get everyone hyped, to songs that blow away the blues, to ones that say “great job this year” to yourself.
Let’s sing our hearts out at the end of the year and welcome the New Year feeling great!
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[Karaoke Songs to Sing in December] Also great for year-end parties! Winter songs and Christmas songs (71–80)
I totally hate Christmas!! Just kidding.CRAZY KEN BAND
Crazy Ken Band usually exudes a dapper, mature allure, but in this song they reveal an unexpectedly cute side.
That secretly giddy feeling we had as kids during the Christmas season—perhaps it’s still alive in us as adults.
When you want grown-ups and kids alike to share in the joy of Christmas, be sure to sing this one!
A town where it snowsUnicorn
Although production originally began as a Christmas song, there’s a story that they changed course to make it a year-end song so people would listen to it longer.
The lyrics have that laid-back, relaxed vibe so characteristic of Tamio Okuda, which is really memorable! It’s the perfect track to help you take a breather during the often hectic year-end season, and it’s great for karaoke at year-end parties too.
Plus, Okuda’s unadorned, natural vocals are wonderful, aren’t they? If you want to sing something wintry that feels manly and unpretentious, this song is highly recommended!
Winter TaleSandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
A seven-member dance and vocal group that continues to lead the J-POP scene with beautiful harmonies and breathtaking dance performances, Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE deliver their 10th single.
The song has multiple tie-ins, including serving as the ending theme for the information variety show “PON!”.
Centered on piano, its clear, shimmering ensemble evokes snowy landscapes.
The lyrics express love in a straightforward way, warming hearts as the weather turns cold.
It’s a Christmas-perfect ballad you’ll want to sing at karaoke with someone special.
era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima
“Jidai” is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs, released in 1975.
Company year-end parties may be attended by high-ranking people such as department heads and executive directors.
In such cases, songs by artists like Nakajima, who are well known across generations, are recommended.
“Jidai” won the Grand Prix at both the 10th Popular Song Contest Tsumagoi Finals and the 6th World Popular Song Festival in 1975.
It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists, so many people know it—making it a perfect choice for karaoke!
youKumi Koda
“you” is Kumi Koda’s 19th single, released in 2005.
It’s a poignant ballad depicting a winter heartbreak, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Among Koda’s songs, it’s a popular choice for karaoke.
It was also selected as a required song for the contest in the “Kumi Koda × JOYSOUND Collaboration Campaign” held in March 2021.
The music video, featuring Koda walking through the snow, is especially memorable—so if the karaoke visuals use the MV, be sure to check it out!
Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.)Hirai Dai
Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who has gained popularity especially among younger generations with songs featuring heartfelt lyrics and melodies.
His 31st digital-only single, “Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.
),” is the English version of his 15th single released in 2020 as Starbucks’ first holiday collaboration song.
The contrast between its dreamy sound and soulful vocals evokes wintry scenes.
With English lyrics, it’s also a great pick for karaoke to set a nice mood—anおすすめ winter song.
DEAR…againKohmi Hirose
Among Christmas songs that are heartbreakingly moving, Kohmi Hirose’s “DEAR.
.
.
again” surely comes to mind.
The song portrays a woman spending Christmas alone, single-mindedly waiting for the person she loves to come back.
Has he forgotten her, or has their relationship already gone cold? We never learn how it ends, and yet the song somehow leaves us with a sense of a sad farewell.
It’s a remake of “Dear,” a track from her third album, SUCCESS STORY, and it’s the kind of love song you’ll want to sing when you can’t be with your partner at Christmas.