[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 perfect karaoke songs for Christmas (41–50)
Winter, againGLAY
In the 1990s, when the visual kei movement dominated the J-pop scene, GLAY—a four-member rock band—stood out for capturing a particularly wide audience.
Their 16th single, “Winter, again,” which paints the landscapes of their home of Hokkaido, became a million-selling hit and drew attention for winning both the Japan Record Award and the Japan Cable Radio Award.
The overall key is high, and the pitch climbs even further in the chorus, so be sure to adjust the key to suit your voice when singing it at karaoke.
For those in their 40s, it’s a rock ballad masterpiece that’s sure to bring back memories of their youth.
Merry Christmas to the worldCHAGE and ASKA
It’s a classic Christmas song created by CHAGE and ASKA, where the warmth and emotion well up from just the way ASKA and CHAGE trade lines in the very first verse.
Released in 1992, when CHAGE and ASKA had become a top act both in name and reality with a string of record-breaking hits, this track closes out their masterful album GUYS.
Spanning over seven minutes, it’s an epic whose calm mood and dapper, refined arrangement give it the essence of an adult Christmas song.
The chorus sung by children in London, where the recording took place, fits perfectly.
The lyrics by the genius ASKA carry a deep message—not merely about enjoying Christmas.
Be sure to sing it while taking in the meaning of the words.
All My Love To YouDA PUMP
The song opens with strings and piano that immediately evoke a Christmas atmosphere, making you feel warm just by listening.
Released as a single by DA PUMP in November 2001, it was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Let’s Go! Nagatacho.” This work, which sings of deep love and gratitude for a cherished person, is notable for its vivid imagery that recalls scenes of a winter cityscape and memories under a starry sky.
It beautifully fuses DA PUMP’s signature catchy melodies with the elements of a moving ballad.
It’s a track you’ll want to sing at karaoke on a Christmas night spent with someone special.
Burnin’ X’masT.M.Revolution
It’s a single released in 1998.
As his first Christmas song, it was a huge hit at the time.
The lyrics, which evoke a pathetic man pushed around by love, are completely different in tone from other so-called classic Christmas songs.
For those in their late 30s to 40s, hearing this track may bring back memories of their younger days.
Winter Fantasykazan
Cousin’s third single, released in October 1995.
It’s also known as the song from Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” (Winter Story) commercial.
The duo’s harmonies and chorus are wonderfully soothing and really enhance the Christmas mood.
It also carries a nostalgic ’90s vibe that’s sure to make you feel on-trend.
God of RomanceHirose Kōmi
Singer-songwriter Kōmi Hirose, known for her high musicality and distinctive personality, is beloved by a wide range of generations.
Her third single, “Romance no Kamisama,” which became a massive hit as the theme song for the ski equipment store Alpen’s commercial, cemented her image as the “Queen of Winter.” The chorus features a suddenly soaring melody that makes the song challenging, but it’s still fun to power through it with friends of the same generation.
For women in their 40s, it’s a brisk, pop tune that will likely bring back memories of the era.
The Last Holy NightSugiyama Kiyotaka
A Christmas song by Kiyotaka Sugiyama released in 1986.
I wonder how many people were listening to this track back then.
It’s a nostalgic piece packed with the flavor of 1980s J-pop, and it has a trendy vibe that feels hard to recreate today.
If you listen to it now, both the lyrics and the melody might leave a fresh impression.
