Lovely winter song

[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke

Pop music writer/editorKEI
A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!
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I play Electone, piano, and piano with vocals, and I upload performance videos to social media like YouTube! I’ve loved Disney music since I was little and have played many pieces on the Electone. I’ve been a fan of GLAY since junior high, and from there I started listening to all kinds of music, both Japanese and international. In Western music, I like Avril Lavigne♫

As the year-end and New Year season rolls around—with year-end parties, New Year gatherings, and class reunions—you might find yourself going to karaoke more often in winter.

At a class reunion, everyone’s likely from the same generation, but for company year-end or New Year parties, people of all ages come together, which can make choosing songs tricky.

And many people want to liven up the mood with songs that match the season.

So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended karaoke songs that are perfect for winter! We’ve picked out ballads that suit the cold season and Christmas songs, both old and new.

[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (61–70)

HOLY NIGHTEXILE

HOLY NIGHT EXILE COVER Ryo from WITHDOM

HOLY NIGHTEXILE

How about spending the holy night with a classic hit by EXILE? It expresses a straightforward feeling of “As long as you’re here, that alone makes me happy,” and just listening to it can fill you with joy.

Singing it to someone special will make you feel even happier.

If two men perform it softly and tenderly, it might just captivate the attention of the women in the audience.

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Snow WhiteFlower

Flower “Snow White” — 2nd album “Hanadokei (Flower Clock)” out 3/4

Snow White Flower

Snow White, beautiful like pure white snow.

This Flower number is inspired by the world of Snow White.

It was selected as the theme song for the NOTTV drama “We’re All Dead♪.” Unlike the original Snow White story, it’s a poignant song that portrays an unrequited love.

Enhancing that bittersweet feeling is a wistful, beautiful melody that evokes cold, falling snow.

It’s great for a group of female friends to sing together like Flower, and it’s also satisfying to sing solo.

A recommended winter karaoke song for women who love heartrending tunes!

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Love Song in DecemberGACKT

GACKT “December Love Song”

December Love Song GACKT

Whenever GACKT appeared on TV music programs in the winter, he almost invariably sang “December Love Song.” The classical accompaniment featuring strings—so characteristic of him—is beautiful, and his stunning voice more than holds its own against it.

Above all, the grand, soaring vocals in the chorus are incredibly exhilarating.

It’s challenging to sing, but if you can let your voice flow freely, it feels amazing! It’s a must-sing winter classic for karaoke.

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366 daysHY

HY – “366 Days” Live Music Video

366 Days HY

Although the lyrics don’t explicitly mention winter, the love ballad “366 Days” is hugely popular as a winter song.

Among HY’s tracks, it’s especially well-known as a tear-jerker and a heartbreak anthem.

The poignant lyrics, sung over a gentle piano accompaniment, beautifully mirror the chill of winter and the ache in the heart.

It may be a bit challenging, but women confident in their vocal ability should definitely give it a try.

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Tokyo Winter SessionHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks 'Tokyo Winter Session feat. Yu Setoguchi, Natsuki Enomoto, Sota Mochizuki, Akari Hayasaka, Haruki Serizawa, Mio Gouda (CV: Hiroshi Kamiya, Haruka Tomatsu, Yuki Kaji, Kana Asumi, Kenichi Suzumura, Aki Toyosaki)'}

Tokyo Winter Session HONEY WORKS

A track by HoneyWorks that was used as the ending theme for the anime Our Love Has Always Been 10 Centimeters Apart.

As featured vocalists, a star-studded cast of voice actors from the anime and HoneyWorks’ Confession Executive Committee series—such as Hiroshi Kamiya, Haruka Tomatsu, and Yuki Kaji—showcase their voices.

Brimming with a sparkling, youthful vibe, the song alternates between male and female parts and includes solo lines for each performer, making it a perfect pick for large-group karaoke.

As the title “Winter Session” suggests, it’s filled with wintry imagery, so it’s also ideal for karaoke at Christmas parties!

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ChristmasJUDY AND MARY

JUDY AND MARY - Christmas

Christmas JUDY AND MARY

At winter karaoke, I think many people sing Christmas songs, but they tend to end up being mostly ballads.

So, the Christmas song I’d like to recommend to liven up the mood is “Christmas.” It’s a track by the rock band JUDY AND MARY, and it features a melody full of their signature sense of speed.

On the other hand, the lyrics are a bittersweet tale about thinking of an unrequited love at Christmas, which could spark some conversation afterward.

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That I was in loveJY

JY 4th Single “That I Was in Love”

I was in love JY

This is a Christmas song by JY, a former member of the hugely popular K-pop group KARA.

It has a sparkling, quintessentially Christmas sound that’s adorable, and the melody is catchy and seems easy to sing.

Her clear and natural vocals leave a great impression, making it a highly recommended winter song to sing at karaoke.

Ride the light accompaniment and be sure to keep your rhythm steady as you sing!

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