[Songs to Listen to in December] J-POP and Christmas Songs that Feel Like Winter [2026]
December, which wraps up the year, becomes even more beautiful with illuminations lighting up and sometimes snow falling.
There are plenty of events too, like Christmas and New Year’s countdown concerts.
Around this time every year, you hear more Christmas songs and winter tunes on TV and in the streets.
In this article, we’ll introduce winter songs perfect for December, including the latest tracks! From songs that hype up your events to Christmas-themed pieces that warm a chilly heart, enjoy a variety of Japanese winter songs!
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[Songs to Listen to in December] J‑Pop and Christmas Songs that Feel Like Winter [2026] (81–90)
Winter SongKiroro
“Fuyu no Uta” (“Winter Song”), sung by Kiroro, a female duo from Okinawa.
It’s their third single, released on November 21, 1998.
The song was also used in commercials for Meiji Seika’s Meltykiss and Porte, and it’s a classic you want to listen to when winter comes around! The lyrics gently speak to you, painting vivid winter scenes.
Their clear, tender vocals light up a city frozen by the winter chill.
How about listening to it with someone special in a warm room on Christmas Day?
Winter Giftmosao.
“Fuyu no Present” is a love song released in 2020 by Mosawo, a singer-songwriter known for love songs from a woman’s perspective.
It became her sixth digital release, coming amid the long-running hit of her first single “Gyutto,” which was released in July of the same year.
The lyrics, which capture the irresistible urge to confess “I love you,” are truly heart-fluttering.
The sleigh bells in the intro evoke a Christmas atmosphere, making it a perfect song to listen to with your partner in December!
1999Hitsuji Bungaku
A song that portrays Christmas Eve at the end of the century, it evokes the poignancy of winter.
Released in December 2018, an English version followed in November 2021.
It’s perfect for the Christmas season.
The lyrics, steeped in Hitsujibungaku’s distinctive worldview, delicately express anxiety about change and shifts in relationships with loved ones.
The music video also seems intended to weave a story left to each viewer’s interpretation.
Through the city lights, the footsteps of children, and the start of the countdown, it depicts anticipation and hope for the new year, making it a great listen for the year-end and New Year period.
Dear…Nishino Kana
This song is filled with a heart-wrenching sense of longing and a deep love for someone special.
Its lyrics about the pain of a long-distance relationship are sure to resonate with many listeners.
Released in December 2009, it was also featured as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’09–’10.” Kana Nishino’s clear, translucent vocals gently embrace the feelings of thinking about a loved one.
Included on the album “to LOVE,” it has become a beloved track for many fans.
It’s perfect not only for listening while thinking of someone important, but also for soothing yourself on lonely winter nights.
Its heartwarming melody and lyrics are sure to give you courage.
WISHarashi
This is a song released by Arashi in November 2005.
It captures the excitement of the city becoming more colorful as Christmas approaches.
It’s a classic that vividly portrays young people searching for a partner to spend Christmas with.
A sparkling, quintessentially Christmas-like track.
You and the slopesSHISHAMO
Once December arrives, some resorts start their season depending on the region, and I bet some of you will be hitting the slopes for skiing or snowboarding.
This song depicts a day when a close-knit group goes snowboarding together.
It has SHISHAMO’s signature bright, catchy vibe, giving off a refreshing winter feel.
At the same time, the lyrics portray an unrequited love that can’t come true, making it incredibly heartbreaking.
It’s a perfect coming-of-age song for winter that just about anyone can relate to.
[Songs to Listen to in December] J-Pop and Christmas Songs That Feel Like Winter [2026] (91–100)
Tears of SnowSonar Pocket
No matter what, I can’t help thinking about my ex… This is a bittersweet winter heartbreak song.
It was released in 2017 as the 27th single by Sonar Pocket, a music group from Aichi Prefecture.
Spending time alone in the cold season can feel lonely.
Why not give this song a listen when that loneliness sets in?
