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[2026] Christmas commercial songs. Recommended CM tracks.
As Christmas draws near, even M starts to get into the Christmas spirit, doesn’t it? Christmas songs show up not only in commercials for Christmas cakes, chicken, and skiing, but also in ads for mobile phones and cars.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole range of songs used in Christmas-related commercials! From tracks that perfectly capture the festive fun of the season to heart-pounding love songs that tell a romantic story, we’ve picked out all kinds of Christmas commercial tunes.
Listen to the songs we’re about to introduce and get into the Christmas mood!
[2026] Christmas commercial songs. Recommended ad tracks (1–10)
streetlightBE:FIRST
A track by BE:FIRST set for release in December 2025, where the uplifting spirit of gospel and the familiarity of pop blend beautifully.
Produced by Chaki Zulu with lyrics by SKY-HI, it captivates by conveying both the sacred quality of gospel and the fun of a party song.
The lyrics, which spotlight the small joys found in everyday life, are also memorable.
It makes you realize that simply walking down a winter night street with someone special is a priceless treasure.
The song has been selected as the tie-in for FamilyMart’s Christmas campaign commercial.
Dear Santa,JO1
This commercial stylishly features the members of JO1 introducing Hotto Motto’s Angus Beef Steak Bento.
Seeing the members dressed as chefs preparing the bento may come off as a bit comical, but their earnest approach conveys a sense of craftsmanship and luxury.
The song that enhances the stylish atmosphere of the visuals is JO1’s “Dear Santa.” It evokes the image of dance music themed around Christmas, blending warmth and glamour into its sleek vibe.
Another highlight is how their vocals convey the excitement building up toward the holiday season.
Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard
It shows Satomi Ishihara steadily eating a beef sukiyaki hot pot.
She eats it as is, dips it in egg before eating, and even drizzles egg directly into the pot… Watching her freely savor the sukiyaki in the video really stimulates our appetite, doesn’t it? To match the commercial’s Christmas-season broadcast, the BGM is “Winter Wonderland.” Composed in 1934, it has long been cherished as a Christmas song.
Even if you didn’t know the title, I bet the melody sounded familiar.
The world begins with you.FRUITS ZIPPER
This commercial showcases FRUITS ZIPPER as they prepare for Christmas, highlighting Meiji’s commitment to supporting a sense of excitement.
By decorating sweets with Meiji snacks, it colorfully conveys that feeling of anticipation.
The song that further brings out the cuteness and happy atmosphere depicted in the footage is FRUITS ZIPPER’s “The World Begins With You.” Its sound carries a somewhat dreamy quality, and paired with the light, airy vocals, it amplifies the sense of charm.
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
When it comes to Christmas songs, you just can’t leave this one out! Even though it was released in 1983, it’s beloved across all generations and stands as the king of Christmas songs in the J-pop scene.
Since its release, it’s been featured in various commercials, starting with JR Tokai’s ads.
The accompaniment has a warm, quintessentially Christmas feel, and the sparkling jingle of the sleigh bells is truly beautiful.
Tatsuro Yamashita’s gentle vocals further enrich the bittersweet story woven into the lyrics.
LAST CHRISTMASEXILE
EXILE performed the commercial song for Meiji’s Handmade Christmas Chocolate.
The track is a Japanese-language cover of “Last Christmas,” the smash hit by the British pop duo Wham!.
Not only in Japan but around the world, many artists have covered this song.
EXILE expresses the original’s catchy melody and bittersweet lyrics with their signature pop sensibility and warmth.
Like the original, it has an addictive quality that makes you want to listen again and again—truly a classic Christmas song.
Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya
As Christmas draws near, many of you probably look forward to this commercial, don’t you? When this song comes on TV, it really makes you feel, “Ah, the season is finally here!” It’s the familiar Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial, and this song perfectly heightens that unique sense of excitement and joy that comes with this time of year.
By the way, the word “holiday” in the title literally means a day off, but in the United States—where people follow many different religions—the Christmas season is often referred to as the holiday season.
YUKIMANIAikimonogakari
In AEON’s 2023 Christmas season commercial “Christmas Party,” a scene shows three women happily discussing what to eat for this year’s Christmas party.
As they get ingredients available at AEON—like chicken, steak, and salmon—to create a lovely party just for themselves, their excitement is contagious.
The background music is Ikimonogakari’s 2023 Christmas song “YUKIMANIA.” With lyrics depicting snowy scenery and Christmastime set to a light, charming accompaniment, the song heightens that thrilling, festive Christmas feeling.
A second that calls itself eternityGLAY
Seicomart is a convenience store chain based in Hokkaido.
The song used in its 2022 Christmas season commercial was “Eien wo Nanoru Ichibyo” (“One Second That Calls Itself Eternity”).
It’s a track by GLAY, a visual-kei band from Hokkaido, and it sings about savoring moments of happiness.
With its catchy sound and phrases that evoke local events, it’s widely loved, especially in Hokkaido.
That said, since it deals with a universal theme, people living anywhere can relate to it.
Christmas songback number
Sei Shiraishi appeared in LINE’s Christmas project “LINE Xmas 2018.” The campaign song chosen was back number’s “Christmas Song.” Also used as the theme song for the drama “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me,” the track portrays the bittersweet romances of the Christmas season.
With elements like the sound of bells, the melody is filled with a festive Christmas feel.
Yet in the lyrics, the narrator envies couples cuddling during the holidays, while yearning for a love that hasn’t yet come to fruition.
It’s a heart-fluttering song that depicts the feeling of wanting to be with that special someone at Christmas, but being unable to be honest about your feelings.