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[Easy to Sing] Recommended Winter Songs for Karaoke: A Collection of Classic Winter Hits

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Winter is probably the season with the most karaoke—what with year-end parties, Christmas parties, New Year’s gatherings, and more.

Even if you’re not good at karaoke, it’s often hard to turn down for the sake of socializing.

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But once you actually go, it’s tough to get through without singing at all, and your turn will come around even if you’re not confident.

So in this article, we’ll focus on songs that are easy to sing at karaoke and introduce tracks that are perfect for winter!

It might be best to choose songs where you can check the pitch and rhythm as you sing!

[Easy to Sing] Recommended Winter Songs for Karaoke: A Collection of Classic Winter Hits (71–80)

A winter fairy is melting a snowmanKaela Kimura

Kaela Kimura “A winter fairy is melting a snowman” [short ver.]

A winter fairy is melting a snowman - Kaela Kimura

This is the 16th single by Kaela Kimura, who studied piano and Electone from childhood and decided to pursue a career as a singer after the shock she felt when taking her university entrance exams.

The song was used in an NTT Docomo commercial, and its synth-driven, fast-paced arrangement really amps up the energy.

Although a rapid English phrase is repeated from the very beginning, the melody itself is simple, so once you get used to it, it’s quite easy to sing.

It’s a winter song recommended for women that will liven up your winter karaoke sessions.

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Snow's waymarkerYumi Matsutoya

The Snowy Guiding Direction

Yuki no Michishirube by Yumi Matsutoya

A digital-only single by Yumi Matsutoya, who debuted as a composer at 17 and continues to lead the J-POP scene as a singer-songwriter.

The song was written for House Foods’ “Hokkaido Stew” commercial and is also included on her 39th album, “Shinkai no Machi” (City of the Deep Sea).

Set over a slow, piano-featured ensemble with a not-too-high key, it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.

However, because it’s packed with Matsutoya’s distinctive melodic lines, we recommend listening closely before performing it at karaoke.

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Sorrow like snowShogo Hamada

Sadness Like Snow (ON THE ROAD 2011 “The Last Weekend”)

Sadness Is Like Snow by Shogo Hamada

It’s one of Shogo Hamada’s signature songs and a staple of the winter season.

Based on Hamada’s own experience of learning that his mother had collapsed—and in the depths of that sorrow and despair suddenly feeling a gentle compassion toward others—the song carries a warm atmosphere.

While it’s straightforward and easy to sing, a closer look at the lyrics reveals a message that hits you deep in your heart.

Please cherish the lyrics and sing it gently, yet with strength.

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Before winter endsShota Shimizu

Shota Shimizu “Before Winter Ends” MV

Shota Shimizu before winter ends

Shota Shimizu’s winter-themed masterpiece “Before Winter Ends.” Shimizu often releases R&B- and soul-based songs, but around the time this track came out, he was focusing on pop.

Perhaps because of that background, this piece is crafted to be very easy to sing.

However, the chorus features a prominent use of falsetto, so it can be a song that suits certain singers more than others.

That said, since advanced techniques like runs and shouts don’t appear much, as long as you can handle the falsetto, it’s a very singable song.

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By the time of the Christmas carolsJunichi Inagaki

Junichi Inagaki, Kōmi Hirose – Around the Time of the Christmas Carol

By the Time of Christmas Carol by Junichi Inagaki

At a Christmas party, of course you’ll want to sing songs related to Christmas.

Here’s one of Japan’s most popular Christmas songs: Junichi Inagaki’s “Christmas Carol no Koro ni.” Released on October 28, 1998, this love song wistfully portrays the slightly bittersweet excitement of the season.

Believe it or not, the lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto.

The catchy chorus is easy for everyone there to get excited and sing along to.

With its relatively narrow vocal range, it should feel easy to sing for just about anyone!

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Lovely HolidayMariya Takeuchi

Lovely Holiday / Mariya Takeuchi [Cover]

Mariya Takeuchi - Suteki na Holiday

Mariya Takeuchi is a singer who has created many classic songs.

She has released a wide variety of tracks, but she’s relatively known for having many winter-themed songs.

Thanks to the city pop boom, many younger listeners are familiar with her as well.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Suteki na Holiday.

Since it’s been used in KFC commercials for many years, I imagine many people will recognize it.

The song is arranged as a straightforward Christmas tune, with a melody that’s easy for children to sing, almost like a hymn.

It’s perfect for situations like going to karaoke with your family.

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Love: WhiteoutNiji no Conquistador

[MV] Niji no Conquistador “Koi Whiteout” (Nijicon)

Love: Whiteout — Rainbow Conquistador

From the very first line, the song begins with an endearingly cute dilemma: thinking so much about the person you like that you can’t even make sense of love anymore.

Although the lyrics keep dwelling on the worry of wanting to confess your feelings but fearing they may never come true, the sound is lively and bouncy, which is an interesting contrast.

I think it feels great when you can clearly sing the parts that get a bit rapid-fire.

While Niji no Conquistador are often called the queens of summer in the idol world and are strongly associated with summer, this track has the feel of a classic winter tune, even evoking a hint of Christmas atmosphere.

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