[2025] Classic Karaoke Songs That Hype Up Year-End and New Year Parties
Many of you probably go to karaoke for year-end or New Year parties, right?
At company gatherings, you might find yourself worried about song choices out of consideration for your boss or seniors.
You may become cautious, thinking, “What if I kill the mood…?”
But if you pick songs that are widely known across all ages and genders, or ones that get everyone involved with choreography or call-and-response, you’ll be fine!
Above all, it’s important to choose songs that everyone can enjoy together!
In this article, we’ll introduce go-to karaoke songs for year-end and New Year parties—popular picks that hit those key points—carefully selected by our editorial team!
We hope you find it helpful.
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For men (31–40)
GONGWANIMA
If you’re looking for a band that gets everyone pumped up with some macho energy, WANIMA’s “GONG” is the one! It’s an intensely fast-paced track, and true to WANIMA’s style, it bursts with energy—you’ll feel fired up whether you’re singing or listening.
Try belting it out with your close friends at year-end or New Year parties.
With its powerful sound and vocals, it’s the perfect number to kick off a great year.
At all times.Noriyuki Makihara
This is the third single by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, who is known not only for his own original songs but also for many hit tracks he has written for others, and who made headlines in 2021 for announcing his return to music.
Although it’s an early number among the many hits Makihara has produced, its high-quality melody remains pleasing and never feels dated.
It’s a famous song that represents the J-pop scene of the 1990s, so it’s sure to get everyone excited when sung at year-end or New Year parties.
The simple melody makes it easy to remember, but since higher notes appear in the chorus and elsewhere, men who aren’t confident in their range should consider lowering the key on the karaoke machine.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana, a hit song by the idol group SMAP written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara, was used as the theme song for the drama My Life as a Dog (Boku no Ikiru Michi).
It’s such a classic that perhaps fewer people don’t know it than do, from children to adults.
It’s the perfect song for year-end or New Year parties that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or gender.
The lyrics carry a warm message that each person is special, and they really resonate with anyone who has worked hard throughout the year.
For men (41–50)
AM11:00HY
A classic by HY, the Okinawa-born mixture band, known for its heartfelt lyrics and refreshing melody.
It’s a gem of a love song about the precious time spent with a partner.
The wish to preserve moments with a loved one forever is gently sung over a rhythmic tune.
Included on the album Street Story, released in April 2003, it became one of HY’s most popular songs.
It’s perfect for those who want to appreciate the value of time with someone special, or to create a calm atmosphere at year-end or New Year gatherings.
It will surely wrap you in a vibe filled with youth and warmth.
Is that okay?RADWIMPS
Even if it’s not an upbeat tune, you can still liven up karaoke.
It’s a very easy song to follow, so anyone who hears it will feel somehow cheerful.
Let’s all have fun together, clapping along in a friendly atmosphere.
Even those who aren’t comfortable with karaoke at parties might find it easier to sing if everyone claps along.
Let’s build a sense of unity and energize the room.
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
Released in 1993 as his 31st single and reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart at the time, “YAH YAH YAH” is one of his signature songs.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “If You Look Back, He’s There,” which aired the same year, so those of that generation will surely feel a wave of nostalgia.
This song is hugely popular not only as a karaoke staple but also as a high school baseball cheer song.
It’s a track that even younger listeners will recognize the moment the chorus kicks in.
When the chorus comes, sing it together and have a blast!
together; along with; bothWANIMA
Released in January 2018, this song, Tomoni, also carries WANIMA’s feelings about the earthquake that struck their hometown of Kumamoto.
There’s been a lot of dark news and natural disasters, but this song makes you realize just how much power music can give you—it’s a track that helps you stay positive.