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[2025] Japanese karaoke songs you’ll want to sing at year’s end: A roundup of popular hits and classics

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As December comes around each year and the end of the year approaches, chances to sing karaoke at year-end parties and company gatherings tend to increase.

Since it’s a special time, you might be thinking of singing the perfect year-end song to get everyone excited.

In this article, we introduce classic J-pop songs about December scenery, the year’s end, and New Year’s Eve, spanning different eras and genres.

Whether you want to fire up the crowd with a group singalong for one last hurrah, or deliver a gentle performance to bid farewell to the year, pick a song that suits you and enjoy a wonderful year-end!

[2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs to Sing at Year’s End: Popular Hits and Classics (51–60)

holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity

Do As Infinity / Hiiragi

Hiiragi Do As Infinity

It’s a laid-back song perfect for winter—one you’ll want to relax and listen to in a warm room at the end of the year.

It makes you want to get everything off your chest and welcome the new year.

If you learn it and sing it, it’ll make for a really cool karaoke number.

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Mr.SnowmanE-girls

e-girls / Mr.Snowman

Mr.SnowmanE-girls

It’s become a winter staple song for E-girls.

It’s a lively track that’s fun to sing with multiple people.

With a feminine vibe that feels like it can blow away the cold of winter, it’s an adorably charming song—perfect from Christmas through the end of the year.

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New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN

“New Year’s Day ELLEGARDEN Japanese-to-English Translation”

New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN

Included as the B-side to ELLEGARDEN’s signature song “Jitterbug” on the single is “New Year’s Day.” It’s a track imbued with the message that “life ends in the blink of an eye,” depicting memories of a certain New Year’s Eve.

With ELLEGARDEN’s trademark powerful punk sound, it’s definitely a number you can rock out to.

The band has fans across a wide range of ages, making it a perfect choice for karaoke!

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Winter againGLAY

GLAY / Winter, again

Winter againGLAY

This is another winter number that makes you want to sing as you remember the falling snow, isn’t it? Since GLAY originally hails from Hokkaido, they somehow just fit the snowy vibe.

It’s super cool, so be sure to sing it at the end of the year and get everyone hyped.

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[2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs to Sing at Year-End: A Collection of Popular and Classic Hits (61–70)

Sound of SnowGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Yukinone

Yuki no Oto by GReeeeN

You could even call it GReeeeN’s classic winter song.

Even in the cold air, I hope people sing a song like this and blow the chill away.

I think it’ll be a hit at karaoke too, so I’d love for groups to sing it together and get pumped up.

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Winter SongKiroro

Winter Song - Kiroro (Christmas Arrangement) COVER by Uru

Winter Song by Kiroro

Just as the title says, it’s a winter song.

The very romantic lyrics and melody make it a really good piece.

It’s a gently soothing ballad that can only be described as classic Kiroro, and it lifts my spirits.

I want to listen to it again and again—perfect for a calm end of the year.

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EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

EverythingMISIA

For people in their 50s and 60s, karaoke in their youth was right around the time karaoke boxes were spreading nationwide.

Back in the day, karaoke meant singing on a stage—and in front of strangers—so plenty of people didn’t like it.

I myself envied those who could sing well.

If I had to pick the number one song I’d want proud singers to perform, it would be “Everything.” The verse holds back the emotion, the pre-chorus lets the voice soar, and the chorus is moving.

It’s a song that brings back all kinds of memories—people’s youthful days, the TV drama it became the theme for, and more.

A perfect recommendation for a snowy year-end!

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