[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] (161–170)
The Night When Holy Bells Resoundtanpopo
This is a song released by Tanpopo in October 1999.
You can feel the adorable girls unable to contain their excitement as they look forward to spending Christmas with a boy.
The lyrics are memorable for how the city seems to sparkle in step with the girls’ feelings.
The Promised DecemberSaitō Kazuyoshi
A quintessential winter classic brimming with the feel of snow piling up.
Kazuyoshi Saito’s warm vocals sink deep into the heart.
Released in November 2004, it was Saito’s first Christmas song.
Centered on the theme of youthful winters, it tells a love story that begins on the night of Tanabata.
Its simple yet moving sound, blending elements of folk rock and pop, is truly appealing.
The earnest wish to reunite with a lover and the growing conviction of true love are delicately expressed, making it a song you’ll want to hear during the Christmas season.
It’s also perfect for spending special moments with someone important or for basking in nostalgic memories.
Heart color ~ a song for the wonderful year ~Fukuyama Masaharu
It is included on Masaharu Fukuyama’s best album “THE BEST BANG!!” and was used as the commercial song for Toshiba’s REGZA and REGZA Blu-ray.
The song was produced with a year-end theme.
When it is performed outside the year-end season, the lyrics of the first chorus’s B section are changed.
Our first special Christmas togetherSuzuki Suzuki
Suzuki Suzuki, a sibling duo whose songs featuring the uniquely beautiful harmony only brothers can create have gained popularity on YouTube.
Their track “Kimi to Sugosu 1-dome no Tokubetsu na Christmas,” released digitally on November 17, 2023, evokes the Christmas in its title with its clear, transparent ensemble.
Its message overflowing with love for someone special carries a warmth that can make you forget the cold season.
A refreshing melody colors lovers’ celebrations in this heartwarming ballad number.
DoughnutTwice
A perfect song for the winter season, this Japanese single was released in December 2021.
Its romance-themed lyrics, inspired by donuts, leave a lasting impression, while TWICE’s signature warm vocals resonate deeply.
The gentle melody, which embraces feelings of heartbreak and loneliness after parting with a loved one, is sure to warm a chilled heart.
This work was released as their 9th single in Japan.
It’s a track you’ll want to play to enliven Christmas and New Year’s events, or on a quiet night spent with someone special.
Merry Christmas to the whole worldMiura Fuga
Even while on hiatus from his music career, singer-songwriter Fuga Miura continues to gain listeners enthralled by his voice, as fans share his videos across social media.
His digital-only single “Merry Christmas to the World,” released on December 15, 2021, features a sparkling sound over a lively shuffle beat that instantly evokes Christmas.
The lyrics, which depict the preciousness of having someone special by your side on Christmas night, are sure to resonate with many.
It’s a pop Christmas song that heightens anticipation for winter just by listening.
Just one favorInoue Yosui
“One Wish” is a song by Yosui Inoue, included on his 1982 album LION & PELICAN.
The album also features tracks like “Riverside Hotel,” and Inoue has said that many of its songs are ones he often performs live.
The track has a lively, bouncy shuffle beat, and the characteristically humorous lyrics are memorable.
It also depicts the sound of bells ringing at Christmas, and together with the music’s vibe, it puts you in an upbeat, festive mood.
