[2025] Perfect for reunions and New Year’s parties! Karaoke songs to sing at New Year
During the New Year holidays, many of us go back to our hometowns and end up with plenty of chances to go to karaoke—whether with friends, at company New Year parties, or at family gatherings.
With friends you don’t have to worry too much, but when you’re singing in front of your boss or relatives, don’t you sometimes find it surprisingly hard to choose the right songs?
So in this article, we’ve put together a list of songs that perfectly capture the seasonal vibe of the New Year period.
Focusing on New Year-themed tracks, we’ve selected songs that everyone—from kids to adults—can enjoy and get excited about, so please use it as a reference!
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[2025] Perfect for reunions and New Year parties! Karaoke songs to sing during the New Year (31–40)
Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids
When the new year begins, I think many people feel as if their mindset has been reset.
This song celebrates the joy of welcoming a fresh year, with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Tatsuro Yamashita—who also worked on “Glass no Shonen”—a truly star-studded pairing.
It’s perfect for the very start of the year! With its soft, bright mood, it’s highly recommended as a song to sing in January.
It’s great solo, and it’s also fun to share the congratulations with everyone.
It’s a wonderful track that supports the feeling of wanting to be reborn.
Rat♡Ox♡Tiger♡Rabbit♡Dragon♡Snake♡Dempagumi.inc
A cute, zodiac-themed number released as a single in 2019.
A fun touch is that it even uses the sounds each animal makes.
Crafted by Ryujin Sei, who now writes for many idol groups, the sound is a digital, high-energy uptempo track that’s quintessentially Dempagumi—perfect for hyping up any scene.
It feels like it’ll make for a fun New Year! Packing ultra-fast, tongue-twisting lyrics into a high-tempo track with a high-pitched vocal is quite challenging, but if you sing it brightly and exuberantly, you’re sure to capture the vibe!
SHOW-GUTSBest of luck with your happy-go-lucky head!
Omedetai Atama de Naniyori is a loud rock band whose vocalist Sekihan is also known for being selected as the vocalist for Maximum the Hormone 2nd.
The song they perform here was released on January 1, 2017, and depicts New Year’s scenes.
Words typical of the season—like kotatsu, mikan, hatsumode, and hatsuyume—appear throughout, and the lyrics’ uniquely humorous worldview makes it a lot of fun.
The intense sound, true to a loud rock band, is another draw, so if you sing this song at karaoke with rock-loving friends, it’s sure to get the crowd going!
Mochi GirlGirl of Extreme Vulgarity
A track full of that Gesu Kiwami-style tricky sound and playful spirit.
It’s included on their second mini-album, “If You Can’t Dance, Then Become Vulgar,” released in 2013.
Mochi is something you start to crave when the new year begins, and this song is overflowing with feelings for mochi! Singing it might even make the calories fly away.
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It might be a bit too quirky to sing at New Year’s parties or reunions, but it’s sure to grab attention and is a fun number! Show an unexpected side of yourself and have fun together!
lukewarm beerShikao Suga
A number filled with the characteristically moist, sultry mood of Suga Shikao.
It was included as the B-side to the 2009 single “Party People.” The guitar is irresistible, isn’t it? January is very cold, so sometimes an ice-cold beer can feel a bit… well, not quite right.
This is the kind of song that makes you want to sing along with a drink that’s closer to room temperature.
It suits a relaxed vibe after a New Year’s party when you’re by yourself, or at karaoke, and it’ll put you in a comfortable state of mind!
[2025] For reunions and New Year parties! Karaoke songs to sing during the New Year (41–50)
Happy New YearBabyraids JAPAN
During the New Year holidays, there are plenty of chances to go to karaoke with a big group.
A perfect song that feels festive yet really gets everyone hyped is “Happy New Year” by the idol group Babyraids.
It’s a track that showcases their signature high-energy vocals, so don’t be afraid to let loose when you sing it at karaoke.
There are lots of spots in the chorus for call-and-response, so get everyone to join in.
And by the way, the lyrics are all about making it a great year, which makes it a lucky pick too.
Go! That way!Japanese rice bran
Singer-songwriter Wanuka rose to fame after posting singing videos on YouTube.
When it comes to his New Year’s song, “Susume! Sotchi da!” is the one that stands out.
It was featured in au’s Santaro commercial in 2021, so many people have probably heard it.
The lyrics encourage taking positive action toward the future, so singing it should help you spend the New Year in a cheerful mood.
Overall, the song has a laid-back vibe, so relax and give it a try.