A collection of parody versions of the children's song 'Oshogatsu'
We’re going to introduce a roundup of patterns and types of parody lyrics for the children’s song “Oshogatsu.” We’ve picked out a variety of songs: ones themed around New Year’s traditions, self-deprecating jokes, and even practical parodies that are genuinely useful.
Some of them are relatable “we’ve all been there” kinds of jokes, too! “Oshogatsu” has a friendly, familiar melody, so it sounds fun to try your own arrangements as well.
In any case, it’s the New Year—an auspicious time—so welcoming it with laughter is the best! Be sure to get everyone excited with your favorite or your own original parody lyrics.
Parody Versions of the Children's Song 'New Year's Day' (1–10)
Staying up late—A New Year spent sleeping
This is a parody song with the theme of a “sleep-in New Year” instead of the usual New Year! It’s a bit self-deprecating, but the lyrics are so relatable you can’t help but nod along—they’re really unique, aren’t they? If you worked hard leading up to the end of the year, why not treat yourself now and then: stay up late, eat mochi and New Year’s dishes, then take a nap—what a luxurious way to spend your time.
It’s also great as a party bit for New Year’s gatherings, so try memorizing it.
It might even be fun to make a third verse with your own original self-deprecating twist.
A timeless classic
Many people probably remember goofing around as kids, singing parody versions of the children’s song “Oshogatsu” (New Year).
Among the parodies, the classic is the negative version that includes words like “ambulance,” “died,” and “hearse”! Even though it’s New Year’s, I remember how those totally inappropriate words somehow got us really excited as children.
If you perform this parody in front of adults, you might get scolded, so why not sing it secretly with your friends and have some fun?
Cat Song
This is a parody song that describes your pet cat’s personality set to New Year’s phrases.
Many people have time off around New Year’s, so with owners at home, it’s a great chance to observe your cat’s daily life and turn it into a song.
It might also be fun to sample your cat’s actual meows and process them to sound like singing.
If you believe your cat is the cutest, it’s also a chance to show them off to others—making this a recommended parody song for the season.
Ozoni Recipe
How about turning your ozoni recipe into a parody song to enjoy with your family? It’s not just fun—singing can also help seniors strengthen the muscles around the mouth! It might even help prevent accidents that often occur during New Year’s when people swallow mochi without chewing it thoroughly and choke.
Since ozoni recipes can vary by household and region, it could be fun to adapt your own original recipe into lyrics and sing it.
A group sing-along before eating ozoni would be wonderful, too!
New Year’s for a NEET
I turned a NEET’s same-old New Year’s into a parody song! It’s pretty self-deprecating with lines like “glued to the net,” “NNT” (no job offer), and “mooching off parents,” but I think it works great as a gag (lol).
Doesn’t it make you want to cheer them on with a “You got this!” while also scolding them, “Is that really okay?” If someone at a New Year’s party says, “Do something for us,” perform this parody and get your friends or coworkers all pumped up! Feel free to use it for inspiration.
Monst Gacha
A must for game lovers: a crossover between the Monster Strike gacha and the children’s song “Oshogatsu” (New Year)! The lyrics capture both the sadness when the gacha doesn’t go your way and the excitement for the next pull.
It’s a classic gamer experience for Monst fans, so if you’re getting together with gaming buddies for New Year’s, be sure to hype things up with this parody song! You could even make it more fun by adding other in-game scenes to the parody and creating your own original song.
Bringing your own parody versions and enjoying them together is a great idea, too.
Exam-taker version
When you think of the year-end and New Year holidays, the image is usually one of festivity, but for exam-takers it’s the peak period with no time to celebrate.
This is a parody song from the perspective of those students, venting their frustration at people around them who are reveling in the New Year.
There are many different timelines within the exam process: some students give up their New Year’s break to study, while others already have their paths decided.
It’s interesting that the song also conveys a sense of envy toward those who’ve already secured their future.