[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!
Playlist
| [Songs to Listen to in December] J-POP and Christmas Songs that Feel Like Winter [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | PresentINI |  play_arrow | INI’s winter single “THE WINTER MAGIC” has arrived |
| 2east | loveUru |  play_arrow | A warm, emotional ballad portraying the tremors of the heart and loneliness |
| 3east | That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A first love story about a girl I saw on a crowded train |
| 4east | Christmas eveningLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Little Glee Monster's new Christmas song |
| 5east | promiseSHO |  play_arrow | SHO’s solo song that fulfilled the promise made at the audition |
| 6east | Halves Christmas≠ME |  play_arrow | Conveying winter love and happiness through Christmas songs |
| 7east | Afterimage of Christmasmatsumura kanau |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song depicting a lonely Christmas |
| 8east | Gerlende Funky LoveFirosofī no Dansu |  play_arrow | Dance winter tune by the Winter Queen, Kohmi Hirose |
| 9east | It doesn’t have to be on Christmas Day.Yuika |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of Christmas |
| 10east | Winter MagicAogumo |  play_arrow | A bittersweet, heartrending song that portrays the feelings of winter love |
| 11east | snow globemosao. |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of love. |
| 12east | holy nightDevil ANTHEM. |  play_arrow | Portraying progress in a Christmas song |
| 13east | Merry Merry Thanks!!Morfonica |  play_arrow | The warmth of Christmas music and sophisticated performance set the heart dancing. |
| 14east | Merry Special daySoala |  play_arrow | The love and bittersweet longing woven into a Christmas song |
| 15east | Gather the starsotsumami feat.mikan |  play_arrow | Composer and idol fusion project song |
| 16east | Christmas☆ParadeAsaka |  play_arrow | Depicting special winter moments through Christmas songs |
| 17east | ZeppelinAshita no jokē |  play_arrow | Fusion of post-black metal and lyricism |
| 18east | If we become loversFukushima Sayaka |  play_arrow | The warmth of a love woven into a Christmas song |
| 19east | Merry Tomo-smassYukitomo |  play_arrow | Winter songs that boost the Christmas spirit |
| 20east | LALALA (Baby it takes two)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s winter song resonates with the heart. |
| 21east | SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A winter song portraying the reunion and parting of two people far apart |
| 22east | Winter BenchShido |  play_arrow | Sid's winter-like love song |
| 23east | Cold NightHANA |  play_arrow | A song of resolve to take a step toward the dream |
| 24east | The Christmas loner cancel crowd!AMPTAKxCOLORS |  play_arrow | AMPTAK x COLORS' Christmas Song |
| 25east | Christmas ringAKB48 |  play_arrow | The bittersweet ache of adulthood hidden in Christmas songs |
| 26east | Christmas wishesSnow Man |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the happiness of Christmas |
| 27east | 4 SEASONSXG |  play_arrow | The gentle tones of winter resonate in my heart. |
| 28east | escortYuuma |  play_arrow | Yuma’s winter love song, depicting a heartwarming everyday life |
| 29east | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | Set the mood for romance with Christmas songs |
| 30east | Merry Christmas, My HeartNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | A timeless Christmas song that resonates with the heart |
| 31east | Snow Song – yukiutaMyuk |  play_arrow | A moving snow folk song that portrays the emotions of parting |
| 32east | Dear Santa,JO1 |  play_arrow | JO1's Christmas song moves fans |
| 33east | My PrincessROIROM |  play_arrow | A love song lit by winter candles |
| 34east | A Lump of LoveDOMOTO |  play_arrow | DOMOTO restarts and announces a self-cover song |
| 35east | Because the Christmas tree is beautifulEXILE THE SECOND |  play_arrow | A winter love song layered over the illuminations |
| 36east | First Christmas feat. JUNON (BE:FIRST)Reiko |  play_arrow | December Love Song, REIKO and JUNON |
| 37east | Holy Lightimase |  play_arrow | A Christmas song from Shibuya Square that gained popularity on TikTok |
| 38east | chicksaidāgāru |  play_arrow | Determination to move forward and the subtle movements of the heart |
| 39east | Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking winter ballad that sings of unrequited love |
| 40east | Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI’s fantastical winter song |
| 41east | TOKYO SNOWSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A wistful love that prays for snow that will never fall |
| 42east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s winter classic, a bittersweet world of romance |
| 43east | PresentINI |  play_arrow | An inspiring pop song that captures the sparkle of winter |
| 44east | Winter DiamondTHE JET BOY BANGERZ |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that paints a winter scene |
| 45east | SNOW SOUND[Alexandros] | ![SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7GvXNOxhng/default.jpg) play_arrow | A winter song where nostalgia and novelty intertwine |
| 46east | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s winter song themed around Orion |
| 47east | I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | Kohmi Hirose’s classic winter song, a heartwarming masterpiece |
| 48east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | Feel happy with Christmas songs |
| 49east | A town where it snowsUNICORN |  play_arrow | A song that looks calmly at the city after Christmas |
| 50east | Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s classic winter song, with the charm of his warm singing voice |
| 51east | You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet |  play_arrow | Winter ballad, a bittersweet love story |
| 52east | White LoveiScream |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by iScream that depicts winter scenes |
| 53east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | A classic masterpiece that lets you savor the Christmas atmosphere |
| 54east | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki’s signature song, a poignant tune for autumn and winter |
| 55east | wishasmi |  play_arrow | asmi's Christmas-themed ballad |
| 56east | Mont BlancIkuta Erika |  play_arrow | Erika Ikuta’s wistful winter ballad |
| 57east | PresentAwich |  play_arrow | Insert song by Awich from Okinawa |
| 58east | On Christmas nightYUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A poignant winter love song that portrays feelings of infatuation. |
| 59east | The Christmas SongISSA |  play_arrow | ISSA from DA PUMP’s adult Christmas song |
| 60east | RikaSIX LOUNGE |  play_arrow | Re-recorded songs of SIX LOUNGE’s insane love |
| 61east | Hot Lemon (feat. SKRYU) (Remix)nozomi |  play_arrow | A winter song that portrays the chill of winter and the feelings of love |
| 62east | Holy ChristmasOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | A moving song depicting a winter scene |
| 63east | Merry XmasBoA |  play_arrow | The classic Christmas song by BoA |
| 64east | I promiseKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A winter love song, a heartrending ballad |
| 65east | Gaming Party Xmaszettakun |  play_arrow | The Loneliness and Longing in Christmas Songs |
| 66east | Decembermilet |  play_arrow | A song by milet filled with gratitude to her mother |
| 67east | Meri-kuru?Task have Fun |  play_arrow | Task have Fun's first Christmas song |
| 68east | Merry Christmas, Happy Christmasorange pekoe |  play_arrow | A song that gently colors Christmas has arrived. |
| 69east | A pure white townFujimaki Ryota |  play_arrow | Ryota Fujimaki’s winter ballad depicts the scene of a broken heart. |
| 70east | Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros] | ![Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_vKAC2Ml8i0/default.jpg) play_arrow | A song that portrays the loneliness of year’s end and changes of the heart |
| 71east | MHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic song “winter,” the TU-KA commercial tune. |
| 72east | City of StardustGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | The Gospellers’ winter song “Hoshikuzu no Machi” (“Stardust Town”) |
| 73east | With you ～Luv merry X’mas～EXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of love on the holy night |
| 74east | everlasting snowAimer |  play_arrow | A poignant song by Aimer that evokes a snowy landscape. |
| 75east | silverEVE |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts a winter scene |
| 76east | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | globe’s winter classic “DEPARTURES” |
| 77east | Christmas Nightatarayo |  play_arrow | A trio band that sings of sorrow’s poignant Christmas song |
| 78east | Merry ChiristmasBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s gentle winter love song |
| 79east | Snow Smile -Ringing Version-BUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s bittersweet winter song |
| 80east | Winter, againGLAY |  play_arrow | A straightforward love for my partner, imbued in a snowy landscape |
| 81east | Our seasonJO1 |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that evokes JO1’s winter |
| 82east | snow jamRin Oto |  play_arrow | Sweet romance painted in a chill rap |
| 83east | The Checkers’ Christmas SongChekkāzu |  play_arrow | A Christmas song by The Checkers becomes a big hit |
| 84east | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s classic winter song that depicts snowy scenery |
| 85east | Winter SongKiroro |  play_arrow | A winter song—Kiroro’s classic, a heartwarming song of the season |
| 86east | Winter Giftmosao. |  play_arrow | Mosawo-san’s Winter Love Song |
| 87east | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | A poignant song that depicts Christmas Eve |
| 88east | Dear…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the poignant feelings of a long-distance romance |
| 89east | WISHarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s classic song about Christmas and love |
| 90east | You and the slopesSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A winter youth anthem with my snowboarding buddies |
| 91east | Tears of SnowSonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A winter heartbreak song to soothe the loneliness in your heart |
| 92east | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s “Subtitle” chosen as a TV drama theme song |
| 93east | First Christmas feat. JUNON (BE:FIRST)Reiko |  play_arrow | First Christmas: a warm night spent with my lover |
| 94east | Let it snow!DEAN FUJIOKA |  play_arrow | DEAN FUJIOKA’s winter classic “Let it snow!” |
| 95east | Kiss Me, WinterFIVE NEW OLD |  play_arrow | A composition that depicts the warmth and tranquility of winter |
| 96east | Dear SantaKoresawa |  play_arrow | A heartwarming new Christmas classic |
| 97east | Winter LetterMisaka Saki |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad depicting winter scenery and feelings of love |
| 98east | chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Classic Christmas song, heartwarming singing voice |
| 99east | ChristmasJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY’s Christmas song |
| 100east | Spaceship on New Year’s EveSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A track included on Shikao Suga's 10th album |
| 101east | WINTER SONGDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DCT’s winter song “WINTER SONG” |
| 102east | holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity |  play_arrow | Do As Infinity 'Hiiragi', TBS drama theme song |
| 103east | HEROMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's classic song 'HERO' is a wish for peace. |
| 104east | WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | T.M.Revolution『WHITE BREATH』 |
| 105east | Heroineback number |  play_arrow | back number's 'Heroine' is a bittersweet winter love song. |
| 106east | Native DancerSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s heartwarming winter classic |
| 107east | Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that portrays a wistful winter romance |
| 108east | The Makioka SistersWagakki Band |  play_arrow | The winter scenes and melodies of the heart depicted by Wagakki Band |
| 109east | My Lonely X’masIwahashi Genki |  play_arrow | First solo single announced after graduating from King & Prince |
| 110east | Sound of SnowGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s wistful winter love song, the JR commercial theme |
| 111east | LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A unique worldview and a soothing singing voice |
| 112east | New Year’s Eve SongRemioromen |  play_arrow | A heartwarming New Year’s Eve under the winter night sky |
| 113east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | A representative song of Japanese Christmas music |
| 114east | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | Kohmi Hirose’s signature songs become winter commercial jingles. |
| 115east | White KissSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | Suzuki Suzuki’s Winter Love Song, a Heartwarming Melody |
| 116east | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA’s classic song “Everything” became a huge hit. |
| 117east | ORIONNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A poignant love song shining in the winter night sky |
| 118east | Ding DongTOKIO |  play_arrow | The warmth of love and bonds depicted in Christmas songs |
| 119east | Do you want to build a snowman?Kanda Sayaka, Inaba Natsuki, Morohoshi Sumire |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of Frozen |
| 120east | Love & Happiness (Let’s Be a Santa)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A winter love song, the warmth of love and gratitude. |
| 121east | Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s winter love song |
| 122east | Winter Hot MusicYUI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings about the mood of a winter morning |
| 123east | Jin jin jingle bellMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | The sound of Christmas bells, a catchy tune |
| 124east | GIFTICEx |  play_arrow | Heartwarming with gentle Christmas songs |
| 125east | White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S) |  play_arrow | A love song about a Christmas breakup |
| 126east | Tonight is a Hearty PartyJuice=Juice |  play_arrow | Covers of Mariya Takeuchi’s classic songs, fun and warmth |
| 127east | Mad SnowKnight A – kishi A – |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song portraying a winter romance |
| 128east | Together…MAX |  play_arrow | MAX re-records the classic song “Issho ni …” |
| 129east | SweetieME:I |  play_arrow | A warm love song for a couple facing their first winter together |
| 130east | chandelierRen |  play_arrow | A warm love song by ReN themed around a wintry cityscape |
| 131east | Merry ChristmasTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that depicts winter romance and bittersweet emotions |
| 132east | Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)V |  play_arrow | V and Park Hyo-shin's jazz-pop duet |
| 133east | You’re unfair, you know.riria. |  play_arrow | A winter song that poignantly sings of unrequited love |
| 134east | 27:00Burandē Senki |  play_arrow | A single depicting the loneliness of the Brandy War Chronicles |
| 135east | Christmas EveYuuri |  play_arrow | The Christmas song “Christmas Eve” resonates in my heart. |
| 136east | Christmas WishHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Christmas emotions painted with a warm singing voice |
| 137east | Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s Starbucks English collaboration song, winter scenery |
| 138east | Our Xmasyuka |  play_arrow | A cheerful song to enjoy Christmas with friends |
| 139east | SIDE EYEkōda mahiru |  play_arrow | The crossroads of winter air and romantic feelings |
| 140east | The 5th＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A sweet =LOVE song that paints Christmas |
| 141east | white breathCHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | Romantic winter songs to listen to at Christmas |
| 142east | A morning hastened by snow arrives.Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s winter song “The Morning When Snow Hurries In Arrives” |
| 143east | White LoveSPEED |  play_arrow | SPEED’s biggest hit song, a love song |
| 144east | Burnin’ X’masT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | T.M.R’s classic winter hit, an intense rock Christmas song |
| 145east | WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG |  play_arrow | A wistful love song echoing on a winter night |
| 146east | December Rainchay |  play_arrow | The drama theme song of Jimi Sugo is chay’s “December Rain.” |
| 147east | Powder Snow ~A Winter That Never Ends~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A wistful ballad by Sandaime J Soul Brothers that portrays winter emotions |
| 148east | Snowy WeekendImai Miki |  play_arrow | An unforgettable person I think of in a snowy countryside |
| 149east | Winter BellsKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s hit Christmas song |
| 150east | SnowdomeKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s snow globe, a warm singing voice |
| 151east | DecemberMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama’s poignant winter classic ‘December’ |
| 152east | We Stand AloneShiori Tamai |  play_arrow | Shiori Tamai will release a winter song in December. |
| 153east | We are.Do As Infinity |  play_arrow | Christmas song, clear and translucent singing voice |
| 154east | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | A poignant winter song, a classic by EXILE |
| 155east | DEAR…againHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about coming home at Christmas |
| 156east | Snowdomekōda mahiru |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts a winter drive date |
| 157east | My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | CHEMISTRY Winter Song 'My Gift to You' |
| 158east | Snow LightClariS |  play_arrow | ClariS’s Christmas song expresses the pain of unrequited love. |
| 159east | Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Love and gratitude woven into a Christmas song |
| 160east | December 31NMB48 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the loneliness at year’s end and the hope for the New Year |
| 161east | Two Red Starskinmokusei |  play_arrow | Kinmokusei’s classic song “Futari no Akaboshi” |
| 162east | The Night When Holy Bells Resoundtanpopo |  play_arrow | Introduction to dandelion Christmas songs |
| 163east | The Promised DecemberSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A Christmas song by Kazuyoshi Saito that portrays the youth of winter |
| 164east | Heart color ~ a song for the wonderful year ~Fukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A commercial song themed around Masaharu Fukuyama’s year-end |
| 165east | Our first special Christmas togetherSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | Brother duo releases a Christmas song |
| 166east | DoughnutTwice |  play_arrow | Winter love song, heartwarming donut lyrics |
| 167east | Merry Christmas to the whole worldMiura Fuga |  play_arrow | Convey heartwarming emotion through Christmas songs |
| 168east | Just one favorInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | A classic by Yosui Inoue, brimming with the Christmas atmosphere. |
| 169east | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita's 'Christmas Eve' is a masterpiece. |
| 170east | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Christmas songs, beloved holiday tunes |
| 171east | Winter WhistleSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A classic by Sukima Switch that captures the feel of winter air |
| 172east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A beautiful winter song and Mika Nakashima’s captivating singing voice |