[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
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.
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[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (21–30)
Sound of SnowGReeeeN
With cute sounds that evoke the spirit of Christmas, GReeeeN’s “Yuki no Oto” paints a bittersweet picture of young love.
It was chosen as the theme song for JR East’s classic winter commercial series “JR SKI SKI,” featuring Tsubasa Honda and Masataka Kubota.
Just as the cold winter wind tightens both body and heart, a person in unrequited love feels their heart squeeze at every little move their crush makes.
When your eyes meet, or your hands happen to touch, wishing time would stop in that moment is something everyone understands.
It’s a sweet, tangy set of lyrics—perfect to sing in front of someone you like or your partner!
Winter MagicKARA
As the year draws to a close, it’s a whirlwind of Christmas parties and year-end gatherings, isn’t it? If someone suggests going to karaoke, I highly recommend KARA’s “Winter Magic.” It has a Christmassy vibe and perfectly matches that slightly lonely feeling at the end of the year.
If there are a few women in your group, it might be fun to pass the mic around and sing together.
Let your cute singing voices soothe everyone around you!
[Winter Karaoke | New Hits & Classics] Winter Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (31–40)
youKumi Koda
I think there will be more chances to go to karaoke at year-end parties to forget the unpleasant and tough things that happened this year.
If you went through a breakup this year yourself, or someone in your group did, how about singing Kumi Koda’s “you”? From the intro, it’s a heartbreak ballad that sinks deep into your heart.
The lyrics delicately capture a woman’s feelings, so whether you’re singing or listening, you’re sure to relate.
Sing your heart out, let your emotions flow, and wash those painful memories clean away!
White LoversKeisuke Kuwata
This song is memorable for its music video, where Keisuke Kuwata sings and plays the piano as snow falls.
It’s often heard around town in winter and at Christmas, and somehow it’s a song you find yourself wanting to listen to.
In the MV and TV performances, Kuwata plays the piano, but on the CD recording the pianist is actually his wife, Yuko Hara—also a member of Southern All Stars! The lyrics are a touch bittersweet, recalling an unforgettable love amid the melancholy mood of winter.
Kuwata’s crisp, powerful vocals bring a wonderfully rich flavor to it.
Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or not, let’s sing this winter-evoking song with all our heart.
Winter Fantasycousin
Released in 1995 as Cousin’s third single.
The song was used in a Sapporo Beer “Fuyu Monogatari” commercial, reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and became Cousin’s biggest hit single.
It’s a masterpiece that evokes the duo’s clear, beautiful vocals and the magical imagery of snow.
The straightforward, beautiful melody line should feel very pleasant to sing.
When singing it at karaoke, it’s great if a man and a woman can perform it as a duet!
Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN
A classic BUMP winter song that captures both the chill and the warmth of the season.
It’s beloved not only by long-time BUMP fans but also by many others.
The lyrics portray two adorable characters who turn the cold, harsh image of winter into something positive.
The sparkling tones evoke softly falling snow and gently swaying Christmas decorations—so charming! It has a cuteness that makes not only men but women want to sing it, too.
The tempo is relaxed, so even those who aren’t confident at karaoke will find it easy to sing.
snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
The exhilarating, uptempo pop-rock track “snow drop” is a beloved winter song by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a rock band often described as visual kei.
Its romantic lyrics are wonderful, and its fresh vibe—stripping away the harder edges often associated with visual kei—may be one of the keys to its popularity.
Their songs, well-loved across generations, are also easy to sing at karaoke! I think this is a number that goes over well not only with those who’ve listened to L’Arc before, but also with people hearing them for the first time.