Japanese music edition: roundup of Christmas songs. New tracks and classic favorites [2026]

My lover is Santa ClausSCANDAL

My lover is Santa Claus

Yumi Matsutoya’s “My Lover Is Santa Claus” is another classic that many artists have covered.

It’s a very popular Christmas song, but if you listen closely to the lyrics, you’ll see how charming it really is.

This one also does a great job of heightening the Christmas mood!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Ding DongTOKIO

MMV-Ding Dong

This song opens with a beautiful a cappella by the idol group TOKIO.

Listening to it makes you feel that Christmas has come again this year.

It’s a quintessential TOKIO track with a full band performance, but with sleigh bells and other touches that give it a distinctly seasonal feel.

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Murakami Shinpei

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A town where it snowsUNICORN

A Town Where It Snows / Unicorn (Cover)

When I hear this song, it instantly feels like the year-end season.

Let’s wrap up Christmas on the 25th by listening to this and soaking in the year-end vibe! It was released in 1992, but it still doesn’t sound dated at all.

The concept was “Unicorn should have a Christmas song too,” so the music has a Christmas feel, but they say the lyrics express a year-end mood so it can be played all the way through New Year’s Eve as a “year-end song.”

Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS

WurtS – Santa Girl feat. nishina (Music Video)

It’s a perfect track for a snow-covered city.

The lyrics depicting the process of falling in love and the catchy melody leave a strong impression.

It’s included on WurtS’s first album, “Once Upon a Revival,” released in December 2021.

The album won the Tower Record’s ‘Tawarekomen Artist of the Year’ and has been highly acclaimed in the music industry.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to on long winter nights while gazing at the lights of a Christmas tree.

It’s also great for listening while walking through streets adorned with illuminations.

Glyn Greenredrikon densetsu

Divorce Legend – Glin Greenred (Official Music Video)

A Christmas song that captures the feelings leading up to meeting a loved one in a cuddle-craving December.

It features Divorce Densetsu’s sweet, mellow high-tone vocals and freewheeling guitar work.

Released in December 2023, the track aims to wrap listeners in warm emotions alongside the wintry mood.

It heightens the sense of anticipation for the special season of Christmas.

A standout piece that showcases Divorce Densetsu’s unique musical style and performance.

The music video is also out, so be sure to check it out—you’ll see their adorable, love-themed side.

Perfect for a Christmas when you want to spend a slow, cozy time with someone special.

City of StardustGosuperāzu

Gospellers “Stardust City” Music Video

“Hoshikuzu no Machi” by the Japanese a cappella group The Gospellers is another song you’ll want to listen to during the Christmas season.

After all, when you think of Christmas carols, a cappella naturally comes to mind, so The Gospellers—one of Japan’s leading groups—are a perfect fit for this time of year! Give this song a listen and make your Christmas even more memorable!

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Murakami Shinpei

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The Day I Learn About Love feat. Akari HayasakaHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks 'The Day I Learn About Love feat. Akari Hayasaka (CV: Kana Asumi)

If you’re thinking of confessing your feelings to someone you like this Christmas, I recommend HoneyWorks’ “The Day I Learn About Love feat.

Akari Hayasaka.” It’s included on their 2017 album “Nando Datte, Suki ~Kokuhaku Jikkou Iinkai~.” Akari Hayasaka is voiced by Kana Asumi.

It’s a song about sharing your feelings along with a Christmas present and discovering “love” in that moment.

This Christmas song will make your heart flutter with its world of sweet, bittersweet romance unique to youth.

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SAKI

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