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 crowd-pleasers (21–30)
GungnirBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song evokes the image of setting sail or embarking on a voyage.
At the start of a new year, we often decide on our goals and what kind of year we want it to be.
It’s the perfect song for that moment.
Let’s all get excited together with this BUMP track that remains popular from elementary school kids to adults!
New Year’s Gift ~TOUDAIMOTOKURASHI~miso soup’s
There’s a common New Year’s gift money “gotcha” where, when you ask your parents what happened to the otoshidama they were keeping for you when you were little, they play dumb.
Have you ever had that bitter experience? This song is a fun tune about a family battle over otoshidama.
If this sounds familiar, moms and dads, please make sure to give that New Year’s money back to your kids!
Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the party (31–40)
Happy New YearIde Ayaka
When it comes to songs that soothe the heart at the arrival of the New Year, singer-songwriter Aya Ide’s “Happy New Year” is a perfect fit.
As the title suggests, the lyrics convey an energetic message of welcoming a brand-new year with joy, reaching listeners through its words.
It’s a ballad that reflects on the memories of the past year while expressing a resolve to walk together through the years to come.
It truly is a song befitting the start of the year, and listening to it with your loved ones, friends, or family will surely fill you with even more warmth.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
It’s a classic song that gets everyone hyped regardless of the season.
Even people who don’t know much about AKB48 have probably heard it.
It’s perfect for occasions meant for group excitement—like New Year’s, New Year parties, and Coming-of-Age celebrations—and it’s a song kids can enjoy together with everyone too.
Beyond thatDREAMS COME TRUE
You’ll definitely want to include at least one DREAMS COME TRUE song at karaoke.
This track is encouraging—it feels like you’re moving forward into the future and overcoming obstacles.
It’s also a song that cheers you on as you sing.
It’s sure to liven things up at family karaoke or New Year’s parties.
Rising SunEXILE
This is the 37th single by EXILE, a dance and vocal group that began activities based on J Soul Brothers, formed in 1999.
Released as a charity song to support recovery from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the track gave courage to people across Japan with its powerful vocals and dynamic dance performance.
Its message—that no matter how hard things get, a new tomorrow will come—feels like a strong push forward at the start of a new year.
It’s a number perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke in January, evoking the image of the first sunrise of the year.
HOWEVERGLAY
It’s a song themed around a passionate, fiery love.
This grand-scale ballad is perfect for singing in January.
It’s a timeless classic you can sing anytime.
Because it was such a big hit, people of all ages know it, so it’s a great pick to liven up family karaoke.