[2026] Let’s Sing at Karaoke! A Collection of Christmas Songs by Japanese Female Artists

I Miss You, Lonely Christmas℃-ute

℃-ute “Aitai Lonely Christmas” (MV)

It’s a song that sings about a young woman’s wavering feelings of love at Christmas.

If you dismiss it as just an idol song, you’ll be surprised by how catchy and rhythmic it is.

It’s the kind of track that will get everyone dancing and hyped if you sing it at karaoke during the Christmas season.

That I was in loveJY

JY 4th Single “That I Was in Love”

A track written as a sequel to “Sukinahito ga Iru Koto” (A Girl & Three Sweethearts)! It sings about a couple who’ve slipped into a bit of a rut, using Christmas as a chance to remember the thrill and butterflies from when they first started dating.

Even when you’re in love, that sluggish phase somehow shows up… If you’re going through something similar, invite your partner on a karaoke date this Christmas and be sure to sing this song!

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DEPARTURESglobe

globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)

It was released in 1996 as globe’s fourth single.

The song was used in JR East’s “JR Ski Ski” commercial and became the biggest hit among globe’s singles released to date.

Although it doesn’t contain the word “Christmas” directly, it’s a classic that’s often sung at karaoke during the Christmas season.

Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 2nd Single “Our Uniform Christmas” [MV full]

A pop tune from =LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, whose members also work as voice actors! It’s a heart-fluttering number themed around spending your first Christmas together.

Perfect for anyone spending Christmas with their partner for the first time, just like in the lyrics! As the title suggests, it’s recommended for a Christmas karaoke date in school uniforms!

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Jin jin jingle bellMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Jin Jin Jingle Bell 2014” [Self-Cover]

A Christmas song by Chisato Moritaka, whose unique lyrical sensibility and distinctive voice are widely loved.

It was also used in a Suntory Ice Gin commercial during the Christmas season, making it a perfect fit for the holiday.

The repeated phrases sung over a lively rhythm will stick in your head after just one listen.

Merry × Merry Xmas★E-girls

E-girls / Merry × Merry Xmas★

The pop and cute E-girls number is sure to get everyone hyped at a Christmas karaoke! To make your fun Christmas karaoke session even more exciting, we recommend trying the dance for this song, too.

Since it’s just the girls, there’s no need to worry—mistakes are totally fine, and you’ll definitely have a great time!

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Somewhere in a distant town…Nagayama Miho

Somewhere in a distant town... Miho Nakayama amateur acoustic cover

This song conveys the heartache of a long-distance relationship, where a girl can’t meet the person she loves most and say “Merry Christmas” in person.

Even though they’re connected and know they care about each other, the distance still feels incredibly lonely.

Believing they’re looking at the same stars brings a small sense of comfort—it’s a slightly bittersweet Christmas song.