Lovely winter song

Songs that go well with illuminations: A collection of masterpieces that create a magical atmosphere

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

In winter, beautiful illuminations sparkle all around the city, don’t they?

Especially during the Christmas season, they shine even brighter.

And to enhance the atmosphere of those gorgeous illuminations, music is essential!

So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that are perfect for illuminations all at once.

Starting with popular Christmas songs and winter tunes, we’ve gathered tracks that make the illuminations look even more beautiful, warmer, and more exciting.

Be sure to use this as a reference!

Songs that match illuminations: A roundup of classic tracks that create a magical atmosphere (41–50)

A town where it snowsUNICORN

UNICORN "A Town Where Snow Falls" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A town where it snowsUNICORN

UNICORN is a rock band that has produced many songs crafted from their unique perspective.

Their 1992 release “Yuki ga Furu Machi” (A Town Where Snow Falls) is a winter song whose relaxed band performance brings a sense of comfort.

The lyrics, which honestly express the feelings that arise during the busy year-end season, leave a strong impression.

It’s filled with a heartfelt message that gently speaks to someone important.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at a leisurely pace while gazing at the illuminations that make the city sparkle.

Let the sound, which gently warms the cold winter season, wash over you.

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Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “A Gift on the Holy Night” Music Video

Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro

“A Gift on the Holy Night” is a song that portrays a Christmas proposal like a scene from a drama.

It’s a 2015 release by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, known for his warm, endearing vocals, and it was used in a commercial for House Hokkaido Stew.

The song captures the protagonist’s excitement and nerves as he prepares to propose.

The candid, down-to-earth lyrics convey an endearing clumsiness that makes your heart flutter.

How about proposing while looking at the holiday lights, just like the song’s protagonist?

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Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi - Wonderful Holiday

Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya

Singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi, who has gained popularity as an iconic figure of Japanese city pop that has been rediscovered worldwide in recent years.

“Suteki na Holiday,” single-cut from her ninth album Bon Appetit! and effectively released as a double A-side with “Nostalgia,” has been used continuously as KFC’s Christmas commercial song from 2000 to the present.

The sound of bells that evokes a holy night blends with illuminated cityscapes and lifts your spirits.

It’s a classic Christmas song that warms the heart just by listening, even in the cold season.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a whole lineup of songs that go perfectly with illuminations.

From tracks that make the venue’s atmosphere more romantic to upbeat tunes that lift the mood, there was a wide variety.

Enjoy a memorable moment with beautiful illuminations and wonderful music.