[2026] Recommended for your 40s! A roundup of perfect karaoke songs for Christmas
Those of you in your 40s today are the generation who spent your youth during the golden age of J-POP, from the 1990s to the early 2000s, when CDs sold the most.
It was an era that produced many timeless hits still sung in the Reiwa era, with countless songs that people of all ages perform at karaoke.
In this article, I—the author, currently in my 40s—have put together a list of winter songs perfect for Christmas, focusing mainly on tracks released from the ’90s through the mid-’00s.
Of course, younger music fans who are interested in Japanese music from that era are also encouraged to check it out!
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[2026] Recommended for your 40s! A roundup of karaoke songs perfect for Christmas (61–70)
Kissin’ Christmas (It’s Not Just Because It’s Christmas)Kuwata Keisuke & His Friends
This dream collaboration brings together the hugely popular Southern All Stars—especially beloved by people in their 40s and 50s—and Yumi Matsutoya.
“Kissin’ Christmas (Kurisumasu Dakara Janai)” was performed on the TV program Merry Christmas Show, planned by Keisuke Kuwata, which aired on Christmas Eve in 1986 and 1987 as its theme song.
Composed by Keisuke Kuwata with lyrics by Yuming, this powerhouse pairing delivers a song filled with Yuming’s signature warmth—tender feelings for someone special and vivid winter scenery.
Jin jin jingle bellMoritaka Chisato
Chisato Moritaka is a singer-songwriter whose songs are all pop and captivating with their original worldviews.
“Jin Jin Jingle Bell” is also a song that could only come from Moritaka—it’s super cute.
The track was released in 1995 as her 27th single.
For those in their 40s, it’s probably one of those songs that makes you think, “Ah, Christmas has come again this year,” as soon as you hear it.
Plus, in 2014 she did a self-cover that mashed up her unchanged cuteness with hip-hop, keeping it feeling timeless.
Diamond dustHimuro Kyosuke
A winter ballad by Kyosuke Himuro, a charismatic icon for men in their 40s.
It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “The Ice World,” so it’s well-known even among non-core fans.
In the music video, he showcases his specialty of singing from high places.
If you sing it while doing an impression of him in front of people of the same generation, it would probably get everyone hyped up.
MIDNIGHT FLIGHT -Lonely Christmas Eve-Hamada Shogo
A track from Shogo Hamada’s album “Wasted Tears,” released in September 1989.
It’s a re-recording of a song that also appeared on the mini-album “Club Snowbound,” released the previous year.
It’s introduced as a recommended karaoke song for people in their 40s, but considering the release period, it might be even more nostalgic for those in their 50s.
It also evokes the atmosphere of Christmastime city streets from Japan’s more glamorous era, so in that sense, it might be a nostalgic and enjoyable choice to sing at karaoke.
Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo
You might find yourself wanting to sing along when the chorus hits! This song became a hit after being chosen as the theme for the drama “Under the Name of Love.” It’s one of singer-songwriter Shogo Hamada’s signature tracks and was released as a single in 1981.
The lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy by comparing the deep sorrow in one’s heart to accumulating snow.
While we’re introducing it under the theme of recommendations for people in their 40s, it’s sure to resonate with listeners of any age.
Be sure to try singing it at karaoke when you’re in the mood for something mellow and reflective.
