Karaoke songs to sing in January: classic and popular tracks to hype up the party
When you’re unsure where to go during the New Year holidays—after a family or relatives’ gathering, or following a New Year’s party with friends or coworkers—karaoke can be a great option, right?
Here are some perfect songs for the New Year and winter tunes we’d love for you to sing at those get-togethers!
We’ve put together a wide-ranging selection, from winter songs that capture bittersweet emotions to tracks themed around new beginnings—popular hits spanning the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.
Even if you don’t usually go to karaoke but have plans to join for the sake of the company, be sure to use this as a reference!
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Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the party (71–80)
DEPATURESglobe
If you want to kick off your karaoke with a classic winter song, globe’s “DEPARTURES” is a great choice! This track, the group’s biggest hit, was released in 1996.
It was also featured in JR East’s iconic winter commercial series “JR Ski Ski,” starring Yutaka Takenouchi and Makiko Esumi.
The lyrics are bittersweet yet romantic, intertwining the image of snow falling endlessly with feelings for someone you love.
Why not start your New Year’s singing while thinking of that special someone with this song?
We are!Hiroshi Kitadani
It’s the first opening theme song of One Piece, now a flagship anime of Japan.
The lyrics, which follow the story’s themes and evoke a sense of adventure, pair with a lively, brass-filled sound to lift your spirits.
Words like “ROMANCE DAWN” and “Dawn of Adventure” have even been used as subtitles for key episodes and serve as important motifs in the series, so it’s a song that also fits well with January, the start of a new year.
Family SongGen Hoshino
Gen Hoshino’s song “Family Song,” which depicts the warmth of family bonds, is perfect for New Year karaoke.
Released in August 2017, it gained attention as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko.” It’s a mid-tempo number reminiscent of late-60s to 70s soul music, and could be called an evolved form of Hoshino’s unique “Yellow Music.” Highly recommended for those who value their connections with family and friends.
Its gentle vocals and melody are sure to warmly embrace any New Year gathering.
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
It’s a track from Takanori Nishikawa’s solo project, T.
M.
Revolution, included on his sixth single and also his biggest hit.
Since it’s a song almost everyone has heard at least once, it’s a great choice for karaoke.
Just listening to it makes you feel as if a strong wind is blowing in from somewhere.
The lyrics are themed around winter, so it’s perfect for January, and above all, if you can sing one of Takanori Nishikawa’s songs—known for his powerful vocals—cleanly and skillfully, you’re sure to earn respect.
In conclusion
I introduced plenty of recommended karaoke songs to sing in January.
Did any of them make you want to give them a try? I focused on winter songs and tunes that suit the start of the new year.
I hope you have a fun karaoke time with your friends and family!