Add sparkle to glamorous events! Recommended Christmas songs for the relaxed generation
Christmas, the dazzling event that arrives at the end of the year.
The city lights and parties get everyone excited, don’t they?
Over the years, the J-pop scene has produced timeless Christmas classics.
So this time, we’re introducing Christmas songs recommended for the yutori generation.
They’re great as background music and perfect picks for karaoke, too.
They’re all guaranteed to hype up the mood, so be sure to check them out!
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Add color to glamorous events! Recommended Christmas songs for the Yutori generation (1–10)
I totally hate Christmas!! Just kidding ♡CRAZY KEN BAND
This song cheerfully captures the mixed feelings people can have about Christmas.
Its witty, stylish lyrics—quintessential Crazy Ken Band—pair perfectly with a catchy pop melody.
Released in December 2002, it was also featured in a J-PHONE commercial.
It peaked at No.
14 on the Oricon charts, suggesting it resonated with many listeners.
Recommended for those who feel conflicted about the holidays or want to enjoy the season with a hint of irony.
It also works great as party background music, so be sure to add it to your playlist.
chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki
A heartwarming collaborative song by Masatoshi Hamada and Noriyuki Makihara.
Released in November 2004, this work was born from a chance exchange on HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP.
The lyrics penned by Hitoshi Matsumoto convey the idea that happiness isn’t found in material wealth alone.
It’s perfect not only as background music for the Christmas season, but also when you want to look back on memories with your family and loved ones.
Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro
A piece by Motohiro Hata that depicts winter scenery and warm bonds, also used as the CM song for House “Hokkaido Stew.” It’s included on the album Blue Scenery, released in December 2015.
The lyrics about a special moment with someone important, set on a quiet night as pure white snow piles up, truly resonate.
With a tone that conveys the warmth born from human connection even amid the cold, and a sense of hope for the New Year, it’s perfect as background music for Christmas or year-end and New Year parties.
It’s also a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke, filled with feelings for someone special.
Add color to glamorous events! Recommended Christmas songs for the Yutori generation (11–20)
A Special ChristmasAKB48
A coupling track by AKB48 in which the idols sing about the magic of Christmas.
Included on the single “Eien Pressure,” released in December 2012, this song conveys the joy of spending Christmas with someone special over a bright, pop melody.
In the music video, the members appear in festive Christmas outfits, and their cheerful singing is captivating.
Give it a try at karaoke, too.
It’s a perfect song for background music at a Christmas party.
HOLY NIGHTEXILE
A ballad that paints a scene on a street corner where powdery snow is dancing.
Characterized by delicate piano arrangements and dynamic vocals, this song is included on EXILE’s single “Everything,” released in December 2006.
Also featured in a MUSIC.JP commercial, it’s beloved by many as a love song perfect for the winter season.
It’s included on the album EXILE EVOLUTION as well, and is highly regarded as one of EXILE’s standout ballads.
Popular as a karaoke pick, it’s also recommended as background music for spending special moments with your significant other.
I am Santa Claus.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A heartwarming song to snuggle up to on Christmas night.
Released by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS in October 2007, this track gently portrays the feeling of celebrating someone special.
The pure feelings of the protagonist, dressed as Santa Claus, resound through a quiet winter night.
Adding color to the J-pop scene, this piece is a cherished memory for the yutori generation.
Perfect as background music for spending time with a loved one, and if you sing it at karaoke, it can create a moving atmosphere that unites the whole venue.
Why not hum along together at your Christmas party or year-end gathering?
X’mas love story.Sonar Pocket
A song set on a holy night that portrays the sweet moments shared by lovers.
It is the 15th single released in November 2013 by Sonar Pocket, a three-member unit from Nagoya.
Vividly depicted are winter scenes and couples’ tender moments—radiant smiles exchanged beneath city illuminations and Christmas trees, and a world for just the two of them formed amid bustling crowds.
This heartwarming love song is recommended for those who want to fully savor the Christmas atmosphere or create a special time with someone important.