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 (31–40)
Winter, againGLAY
Released in 1999, this work by GLAY portrays a harsh winter landscape and a sense of nostalgia.
Its intro—memorably inspired by the theme song from the film Titanic—stands out.
Chosen as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR SKI SKI,” it became a track that signaled the arrival of winter to many.
The lyrics reflect TAKURO’s desire to showcase the scenery of his Hokkaido hometown through his choice of words.
Known across generations, it’s sure to energize any karaoke session, especially after New Year’s parties.
Why not try singing it as a song to color those long winter nights?
LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY
A rock ballad released by JUDY AND MARY in 1997.
The lyrics are striking, expressing a desire to disappear together with you on a freezing winter day.
YUKI’s voice, both cute and powerful, enhances the strength of the melody.
With its relaxed tempo, it should be easy to sing at karaoke.
broad daylightKing Gnu
Hakujitsu by King Gnu was written as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” starring Kentaro Sakaguchi.
Released in 2019 as a digital-only single, it reached No.
1 on Billboard’s streaming chart.
Daiki Tsuneta, who wrote and composed the song, reportedly gave up his New Year’s holiday to work on it from the end of 2018 into the start of 2019.
The lyrics, which question what one can do from here while bearing an indelible sin committed in the past, combined with King Gnu’s signature unique sound, create an emotive atmosphere that’s highly appealing.
It’s a massive hit among young people and a perfect pick for karaoke.
I feel like I’m about to cry feat. AimyonRADWIMPS
The song that RADWIMPS and Aimyon collaborated on is “Naki Dashisou da yo.” It’s a track from RADWIMPS’ 2018 album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, which reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.
It’s a luxurious ballad featuring harmonies by Yojiro Noda and Aimyon, with heartbreaking lyrics about lingering feelings for a former lover.
During the New Year holidays, be sure to try singing it as a duet at karaoke with friends, family, or your significant other!
Snowing DayRihwa
Rihwa is known for her bright lyrics and energetic singing style.
Her song “Snowing Day” also features the cheerful sound she excels at.
The melody itself is simple, so it’s relatively easy to sing.
It’s a straightforward, uplifting song that’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing in January: Classic and popular tracks to hype up the karaoke party (41–50)
Thank youSMAP
It’s not a seasonal song, but I think New Year’s is a time when you might go to karaoke with family and relatives.
It can be nice to casually express the gratitude you don’t usually say by putting it into a song.
“Arigato” is also a song that gives you energy yourself, so it’s perfect for January, which has themes like new beginnings and Coming of Age.
White LoveSPEED
It’s a winter love ballad.
It’s a song that stirs up the feelings of love for someone you like and the desire to be together forever.
Winter is especially a time when you want to be with the person you love, so during the New Year holidays I want to go to karaoke with the one I like, sing, and have a great time.