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 (101–110)

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

Lovers AgainEXILE

Lovers Again is a tear-jerking ballad masterpiece by EXILE, a dance and vocal group beloved across generations.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that everyone has heard this massive winter hit at least once.

It’s sure to move listeners of any age, so it’s a great choice for occasions like year-end or New Year parties where people of all generations gather.

It also works well as a duet for two people, so definitely consider adding it to your set list!

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Winter, againGLAY

GLAY / Winter, again

Winter, againGLAY

For winter karaoke, don’t forget GLAY’s “Winter, again”! Many people know the chorus with TERU’s soaring high notes.

It sold over a million copies and won both the Japan Record Award and the Japan Cable Award—one of GLAY’s signature songs.

Since the chorus stays in a high range, women can usually sing it in the original key.

For men, if TERU’s key is tough, it’s recommended to lower the key a bit.

How about belting it out while picturing the snowy scenery of their hometown, Hokkaido?

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I want to hug you.Mr.Children

Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” Mr.Children [(an imitation) blood orange] Tour

I want to hold you, Mr. Children

Speaking of Mr.

Children’s winter songs, this is the one.

It’s also famous among fans as a song they want to listen to at Christmas, because during live shows they’ve changed part of the lyrics to Christmas.

If you sing it when you have someone you’re interested in or a partner, the straightforward lyrics might make you feel a bit shy, but your feelings will surely come across.

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snow jamRin-ne

snow jam – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

snow jam Rin sound

Rapper Rin-ne, known for creating humorous lyrics from everyday things, has been gaining attention.

The song Snow Jam, which drew notice mainly on social media, is included on his first album, Swipe Sheep.

Set to a gentle melody that evokes a relaxed flow of time, it sings of cozy, heartwarming love for someone special during the cold season.

The unadorned, true-to-life lyrics are enjoyable even just to read through.

Since he’s skilled enough to win MC battles, it seems quite challenging to sing well.

So if you’re eager to try it at karaoke, be sure to listen closely to Rin-ne’s delivery and give it a shot!

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Beyond the Night SkySMAP

Beyond the Night Sky – SMAP

Beyond the Night Sky SMAP

A winter classic by SMAP woven from lyrics that touch the heart and a gentle melody.

It became a massive hit in 1998, achieving million-seller status.

The music video—featuring the members singing atop a pedestrian bridge under the cold winter sky—also drew a lot of attention.

Capturing the feelings of looking back on the past while finding hope for the future, this song is perfect for the winter karaoke season.

Its warm, laid-back rhythm seems to take the edge off the cold.

It’s approachable across generations, so it’s a great winter selection to keep in mind for everything from company year-end parties to private New Year’s gatherings.

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[Winter Karaoke | New and Classic] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (111–120)

angel song -The Eve’s Bell-the brilliant green

ANGEL SONG -Eve's Bell- : THE BRILLIANT GREEN cover by W-Fantasy

Angel Song - Eve no Kane - the brilliant green

It was released in 2000 as the brilliant green’s 11th single.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Midsummer’s Merry Christmas,” and features a very cool guitar sound that feels like walking on crunching snow.

It’s a song that makes you want to sing with a cute, feminine voice.

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pocketAi Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Pocket (Short Ver.)

Pocket Ai Otsuka

Among Ai Otsuka’s songs, this is a straightforward love song.

It’s also well known as a track people want to listen to in winter.

Since it expresses a woman’s feelings toward her lover, it’s a song you’ll want to sing for someone special.

If a man hears this gentle-lyric song sung to him, it might just make his heart skip a beat.

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