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[2025] Perfect for reunions and New Year’s parties! Karaoke songs to sing at New Year

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
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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♫

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!

[2025] For reunions and New Year parties! Karaoke songs to sing during the New Year (41–50)

New Year’s gift of Rock ’n’ RollEiichi Ohtaki

I sang “Rock ’n’ Roll Otoshidama.”

Rock ’n’ Roll Otoshidama Eiichi Ohtaki

This is a rock ’n’ roll number by Eiichi Ohtaki, a legendary Japanese musician, that you’ll want to sing at New Year’s.

The song oozes an old-school rock vibe and is a lot of fun, with lyrics that are enjoyable to listen to.

Eiichi Ohtaki’s rock ’n’ roll is hugely popular with younger generations of music fans as well—be sure to give it a listen.

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[2025] For reunions and New Year’s parties! Karaoke songs you’ll want to sing during the New Year (51–60)

Winter SongKiroro

Kiroro “Winter Song” Music Video (Short ver.)

Winter Song by Kiroro

As expected, Kiroro’s songs are simple yet powerful.

This winter song, sung with piano accompaniment, is one I’d like to sing gently and carefully.

The warm, beautiful melody that unfolds from the simple title “Fuyu no Uta” (Winter Song) is soothing.

I hope you’ll sing it too, with a kind heart.

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New YearRepezen Chikyu (also known as Repezen Earth)

Repezen Chikyu – 56th Single「Happy New Year」

New Year Representing Earth

How about kicking off the New Year with an uptempo dance tune? “Shogatsu” by Repezen Chikyu is a track that gets you hyped to the max.

If you channel Repezen Chikyu and sing it with a group, you’ll have the most energizing New Year’s karaoke.

Be sure to get everyone together and start the year with a huge burst of excitement!

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New Year in Japan (NIPPON)Tatsuo Kamon

[Tatsuo Kamon] This is what New Year’s was like in Japan. “NIPPON no Oshōgatsu”

Kamon Tatsuo’s New Year of Japan (Nippon)

Tatsuo Kamon, famous for his “Parody Song Medley,” is known for a musical style that incorporates elements of comedy.

He comically portrays New Year’s scenes, and there are probably lines that will make you nod and think, “So true!” The nostalgic, quintessentially Japanese melody is heartwarming, making it a song you’ll want to sing and relax to once the New Year arrives.

While some aspects of how we spend New Year’s have changed with the times, spending it with family is still wonderful, isn’t it? It would be great to sing it at karaoke together with grandpa and grandma, too!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of New Year-themed songs that are perfect for karaoke during the New Year holidays.

New Year’s karaoke is often something you do with relatives you haven’t seen in a while or friends from your hometown.

In addition to the songs featured in this article, we also recommend picking tunes everyone knows and songs kids can enjoy, so the whole group can have fun! Make the most of your precious New Year time.