Japanese music edition: roundup of Christmas songs. New tracks and classic favorites [2026]
Once December arrives, you start hearing Christmas songs everywhere, don’t you? Many people may also want to play Christmas songs at parties to get into the festive mood.
That said, there are so many Christmas songs that it can be hard to choose.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of classic Christmas songs! We’ve picked not only the latest Christmas tracks, but also many timeless favorites that have remained popular for years.
Please use this as a reference and have a wonderful Christmas filled with great music.
Playlist
| Japanese music edition: roundup of Christmas songs. New tracks and classic favorites [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | JR Tokai commercial song, Tatsuro Yamashita’s Christmas song |
| 2 | PresentINI |  play_arrow | INI’s winter song conveys gratitude and heartfelt feelings. |
| 3 | Christmas eveningLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Little Glee Monster's new Christmas song |
| 4 | Halves Christmas≠ME |  play_arrow | Heartwarming classics to warm your heart at Christmas |
| 5 | next toMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s warm love ballad, Everyday Love |
| 6 | Merry Tomo-smassYukitomo |  play_arrow | A winter song by Sachitomo that captures the Christmas spirit |
| 7 | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | An exciting Christmas commercial jingle |
| 8 | streetlightBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses gospel and pop |
| 9 | LALALA (Baby it takes two)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s winter song resonates with the heart. |
| 10 | holy nightDevil ANTHEM. |  play_arrow | Depicting hope and change in a Christmas song |
| 11 | Merry Special daySoala |  play_arrow | Soala’s Christmas song: a bittersweet sense of the season and deep relatability |
| 12 | santaAndrop |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that accompanies Christmas |
| 13 | Afterimage of Christmasmatsumura kanau |  play_arrow | A poignant song that depicts the loneliness of winter and resonates with the heart |
| 14 | Christmas☆ParadeAsaka |  play_arrow | Asaka’s 10th Anniversary Christmas Song |
| 15 | If we become loversFukushima Sayaka |  play_arrow | A heartwarming winter song that sings of love in a Christmas town |
| 16 | Burnin’X’masT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A new musical style for Christmas songs |
| 17 | Holy Lightimase |  play_arrow | imase’s song “Holy Light” that colors Christmas |
| 18 | Love & Happiness (Let’s Be a Santa)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s Christmas song sings of gratitude and love. |
| 19 | daylightChilli Beans. |  play_arrow | A new Christmas track proposing a free-spirited celebration |
| 20 | White KissSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | Suzuki Suzuki’s winter love song warms the heart. |
| 21 | Christmas ringAKB48 |  play_arrow | The bittersweet ache of adulthood hidden in Christmas songs |
| 22 | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A classic song that depicts dreams of and romantic feelings for Santa Claus |
| 23 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | A bittersweet Christmas song about a parting |
| 24 | Merry XmasBoA |  play_arrow | BoA’s famous song that sings of happy love at Christmas |
| 25 | chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | An inspiring dream collaboration song by Hamada and Makihara |
| 26 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | A love song gazing at Christmas |
| 27 | 4 SEASONSXG |  play_arrow | The gentle tones of winter resonate in my heart. |
| 28 | escortYuuma |  play_arrow | Yuma’s winter love song, depicting a heartwarming everyday life |
| 29 | Merry Christmas, My HeartNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | A timeless Christmas song that resonates with the heart |
| 30 | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | A Christmas song that brings happiness to AI |
| 31 | Dear Santa,JO1 |  play_arrow | JO1's Christmas song moves fans |
| 32 | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | A classic, bittersweet Christmas love song |
| 33 | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A classic song of Christmas snow and bittersweet love |
| 34 | Christmas cardAina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Sing Christmas songs and create heartwarming music |
| 35 | Merry × Merry Xmas★E-girls |  play_arrow | A bright, fun dance song for Christmas |
| 36 | A Snowy ChristmasDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A wistful snowy Christmas ballad |
| 37 | WISHarashi |  play_arrow | Christmas song, a classic overflowing with love |
| 38 | Merry ChristmasBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A happy night wrapped in illuminations |
| 39 | The Christmas loner cancel crowd!AMPTAKxCOLORS |  play_arrow | A fun love song to liven up Christmas |
| 40 | Song of a Winter DayGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad to snuggle up with on a winter night |
| 41 | Winter MagicKARA |  play_arrow | A warm love song that paints a picture of winter romance |
| 42 | Merry Merry Thanks！！Morfonica |  play_arrow | Morfonica's Christmas song, with warm lyrics |
| 43 | GIFTNissy(Nishijima Takahiro) |  play_arrow | A poignant love song set in a winter town |
| 44 | On the holy nightKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A love song depicting a first Christmas |
| 45 | wishasmi |  play_arrow | asmi's Christmas-themed ballad |
| 46 | Gaming Party Xmaszettakun |  play_arrow | The Loneliness and Longing in Christmas Songs |
| 47 | Mont BlancIkuta Erika |  play_arrow | Erika Ikuta’s wistful winter ballad |
| 48 | PresentAwich |  play_arrow | Insert song by Awich from Okinawa |
| 49 | On Christmas nightYUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A poignant winter love song that portrays feelings of infatuation. |
| 50 | It doesn’t have to be on Christmas Day.Yuika |  play_arrow | A Christmas song filled with yearning and the ache of wanting to see someone |
| 51 | The 5th＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE's Christmas song, an adult love story |
| 52 | ChristmasJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY’s Christmas song, full of happiness |
| 53 | Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Coca-Cola’s Christmas song expresses gratitude and love. |
| 54 | A Special ChristmasAKB48 |  play_arrow | Heartwarming with an idol Christmas song |
| 55 | I promiseKing&Prince |  play_arrow | Christmas songs, voices that color love |
| 56 | With you ～Luv merry X’mas～EXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of love on the holy night |
| 57 | Christmas Morguehachi |  play_arrow | A hidden gem in the style of a Christmas song |
| 58 | Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | Kinki Kids Christmas song, with charming romantic lyrics |
| 59 | White LightAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s Christmas song, a love story |
| 60 | Silent EveKarashima Midori |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, a masterpiece by Midori Karashima |
| 61 | Santa ClausELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | A winter song depicting Santa’s love and warmth |
| 62 | Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Christmas song by SEKAI NO OWARI |
| 63 | silentSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The loneliness of spending Christmas apart from someone important to you |
| 64 | December Rainchay |  play_arrow | “December Rain” is a cover song by Yumi Matsutoya. |
| 65 | Christmas EveYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s first Christmas song, a heartrending story of heartbreak |
| 66 | Kissin’ Christmas (Not Because It’s Christmas) 2023Kuwata Keisuke & Matsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | Christmas love song by Kuwata and Matsutoya |
| 67 | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | Emotions on Christmas Eve and the Sentiments of the Fin de Siècle |
| 68 | Pearl-White EveMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic winter song, the first Christmas song in Japanese pop |
| 69 | The Night When Holy Bells Resoundtanpopo |  play_arrow | A Christmas love song, a song of memories of dandelions |
| 70 | Xmas giftAYANE |  play_arrow | Christmas song, the magical tones of love and gratitude |
| 71 | My lover is Santa ClausSCANDAL |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song with heartwarming, love-filled lyrics |
| 72 | Ding DongTOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO’s Christmas song is full of seasonal vibes |
| 73 | A town where it snowsUNICORN |  play_arrow | Savoring the year-end mood with Christmas songs |
| 74 | Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS |  play_arrow | Love's music nestled in a snow-covered town |
| 75 | Glyn Greenredrikon densetsu |  play_arrow | Sing of love and anticipation in a Christmas song |
| 76 | City of StardustGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | Gospellers' “Hoshikuzu no Machi,” for Christmas |
| 77 | The Day I Learn About Love feat. Akari HayasakaHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | Recommended songs for people who want to confess on Christmas |
| 78 | Hard Days, Holy NightPorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A bittersweet Christmas love rock song |
| 79 | Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A poignant Christmas love song that resonates with the heart. |
| 80 | I totally hate Christmas!! Just kidding ♥CRAZY KEN BAND |  play_arrow | The charm of rhythmic and heartwarming music |
| 81 | LAST CHRISTMASEXILE |  play_arrow | A moving work in which EXILE covers Wham!’s classic hit |
| 82 | DEAR…againHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | A wistful Christmas song of the Winter Queen |
| 83 | SantaMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Momoiro Clover Z’s happy Christmas song |
| 84 | Mad SnowKnight A – kishi A – |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song portraying a winter romance |
| 85 | SweetieME:I |  play_arrow | A warm love song for a couple facing their first winter together |
| 86 | First Christmas feat. JUNON (BE:FIRST)Reiko |  play_arrow | First Christmas: a warm night spent with my lover |
| 87 | Merry ChristmasTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that depicts winter romance and bittersweet emotions |
| 88 | Dear SantaKoresawa |  play_arrow | A song that depicts an important Christmas present |
| 89 | Christmas WishHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Christmas emotions painted with a warm singing voice |
| 90 | Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A moving Christmas song from the Starbucks collaboration |
| 91 | JingleYuuma |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at Christmas |
| 92 | Our Xmasyuka |  play_arrow | A cheerful song to enjoy Christmas with friends |
| 93 | Our first special Christmas togetherSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | Brother duo releases a Christmas song |
| 94 | Holy ChristmasOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | Masayuki Onda’s Christmas song that’s popular on social media |
| 95 | I am Santa Claus.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A Christmas song with bittersweet lyrics, from Santa’s point of view |
| 96 | On Christmas nightGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A warm song depicting lovers at Christmas |
| 97 | Xmas with ULANA |  play_arrow | A special night when Christmas songs make my heart dance |
| 98 | THE GLORY DAYMISIA |  play_arrow | Christmas song by soul singer MISIA |
| 99 | Christmas wishesSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man's Christmas song, a heartwarming tune |
| 100 | WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG |  play_arrow | XG’s masterpiece that plays a poignant winter love |
| 101 | Christmas Nightatarayo |  play_arrow | A wistful winter tale that brightens a lonely Christmas |
| 102 | Happy surprisenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Winter love song, a heartwarming magical singing voice |
| 103 | Winter Giftmosao. |  play_arrow | Mosawo’s wistful winter song |
| 104 | Christmas is comingSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A bright song brimming with Christmas spirit |
| 105 | lightSutoreitenā×Hata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Gentle harmonies of a Christmas song |
| 106 | Tonight’s ChristmasKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | On Christmas night, singing the pure feelings of a lover |
| 107 | SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s classic song depicting a long-distance romance |
| 108 | Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Timeless Christmas songs that soothe the soul |
| 109 | Operation ChristmasNiji no Conquistador |  play_arrow | A cute song that depicts love at Christmas |
| 110 | Gift giftLiSA |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of Christmas happiness |
| 111 | X’mas wreathTaro Ishida feat. asmi ,A Natsume |  play_arrow | Songs that heighten the Christmas spirit |
| 112 | Every day is Christmas!kurisu haato |  play_arrow | Chris Hart's Christmas song is heartwarming. |
| 113 | Fun Fun ChristmasBENI |  play_arrow | Beni sings enchanting Christmas songs |
| 114 | Christmas? What’s that? Is it tasty?Hyadain |  play_arrow | Hyadain’s Christmas song is funny. |