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

Christmas Morguehachi

Hachi MV 'Christmas Morgue' HACHI

A song from Kenshi Yonezu, who is active as a singer-songwriter, from the time when he worked as a Vocaloid producer under the name Hachi.

Many fans were probably moved by the story-like lyrics that are so characteristic of him.

Its cute, relaxed, Christmas-like tone is striking and makes you want to listen to it over and over again.

It’s a hidden gem that’s popular among fans.

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Hane Keisuke

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Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Cinderella Christmas” Music Video

When it comes to Johnny’s Christmas songs, many people might think of KinKi Kids’ “Cinderella Christmas,” right? It has a very refreshing feel, and fans probably can’t get enough of it.

The romantic pairing of Christmas and Cinderella is captivating, and the message “I love you just the way you are” is truly wonderful!

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Hane Keisuke

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White LightAmuro Namie

White Light / (Lyric Video)

This is a Christmas song by Namie Amuro, the Heisei-era songstress.

It’s crafted as a mellow mid-tempo ballad, and the lyrics depict the story of a loving couple.

The way the two love each other so straightforwardly is sweet and matches the gentle, serene tone of the song perfectly.

It’s also lovely how melodies from classic Christmas songs are woven in throughout the track.

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Hane Keisuke

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Silent EveKarashima Midori

Midori Karashima / Silent Eve (Piano): Midori Karashima – Silent Eve (Piano)

Silent Eve, sung by singer-songwriter Midori Karashima, is the theme song for the TBS network television drama Christmas Eve, which aired from October to December 1990.

Thanks to the song’s major success, Karashima’s music—known for expressing bittersweet feelings of love—became widely recognized, and the track is now considered a classic Christmas song.

Santa ClausELLEGARDEN

ELLEGARDEN – Santa Claus LIVE 2003 [ENG SUB] (7/14)

A winter song from ELLEGARDEN that warms the heart in the cold season.

It tells the story of a protagonist who becomes Santa Claus and delivers a carefully chosen gift filled with love for someone special, expressed through warm, tender lyrics.

Released in April 2002, the track blends a rock flavor with a gentle, affectionate atmosphere that’s truly appealing.

It’s a heartwarming piece that accompanies moments spent with a loved one on Christmas night, or those times when you’re thinking of someone far away.

Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Snow Magic Fantasy”

SEKAI NO OWARI enjoys immense popularity, especially among younger generations.

A song that truly encapsulates the charm of their music is the masterpiece “Snow Magic Fantasy.” With its fantastical atmosphere, it’s perfect for the Christmas season! It’s a wonderful track that captures the excitement and fluttery thrill of a white Christmas.

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Hane Keisuke

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silentSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「silent」

“Silent,” a Christmas song by SEKAI NO OWARI themed around a night without sound.

Released in 2020, the track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka,” starring Nana Mori.

It portrays how a Christmas night spent without the one you love feels as if all sound has vanished—quiet, and all the more lonely.

Precisely because Christmas is such a special day, the loneliness feels sharper than on an ordinary day, leaving you with a frustrating, painful ache.

Hoping that the views you want to share and the time you want to spend together will come someday, why not listen to this song on Christmas night?

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SAKI

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