Add sparkle to glamorous events! Recommended Christmas songs for the relaxed generation

Christmas LoveNishino Kana

Christmas Love

As a romantic love song that colors the winter streets, Kana Nishino’s track has made an appearance.

Released in November 2010 as the B-side to the single “Kimi tte,” this song depicts the sweet moments two people share on Christmas night.

The lyrics, which sing about precious moments with a loved one, warm the hearts of listeners.

It’s a perfect choice as background music for a Christmas party or as the soundtrack to a romantic evening spent with someone special.

Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Nana Eikura stars in Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” special movie-version PV

Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “Christmas Eve.” It’s no exaggeration to say this piece represents not only Yamashita himself but also Japan’s quintessential Christmas song.

While the track features vocals that lean heavily on the off-beat, giving it a Western pop feel, it’s surprisingly easy to sing because the embellishments associated with Black music, such as vocal riffs and ad-libs, are kept to a minimum.

The vocal range is mid1 E to mid2 G#, so although it skews slightly low, the overall range is narrow; if you choose a suitable key, you shouldn’t struggle vocally.

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Merry × Merry Xmas★E-girls

E-girls / Merry × Merry Xmas★

A dazzling Christmas number that makes every winter city walker’s heart skip a beat! Released as a single by E-girls in December 2015, this memorable track was the first to feature all members after abolishing the selection system.

It brightened up the season as the theme for a Samantha Thavasa commercial and the ending theme of NTV’s “Sukkiri!!”.

The lyrics overflow with straightforward feelings for someone you love, sure to give you butterflies.

Its light, catchy dance-pop sound is perfect for a Christmas party with friends or a special night with a significant other.

Just listening will lift your spirits and wrap you in happiness.

Peaking at No.

4 on the Oricon charts, be sure to enjoy this song during this year’s Christmas season!

Ding DongTOKIO

MMV-Ding Dong

Layered over a sound that evokes the crisp air of winter, the lyrics portray the importance of trust and bonds, warming the listener’s heart.

This song is a classic Christmas love ballad that sings of straightforward love for someone special and the joy of spending time together.

Released in December 2002, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Yan Papa,” starring group member Tomoya Nagase, so many people may have heard it back then.

Whether you listen to it during a family Christmas or on a chilly walk home, it’s sure to leave you feeling warm and cozy.

Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

Someday Merry Christmas

A ballad by B’z that opens with richly seasonal imagery—city streets dressed for Christmas and gifts for a lover.

It’s a highly narrative masterpiece, delicately and meticulously portraying the feelings of a man who chooses a chair as a present and the poignant moment he realizes the relationship is ending.

Included on the mini-album “FRIENDS,” released in December 1992, and featured in Pepsi NEX’s Christmas commercial “Xmas Lover,” the song has become a familiar staple of holiday music heard on street corners.

It’s a track perfect for a moody winter night when you want to look back on memories with a lover, ideal for setting the tone of a grown-up Christmas with a glass in hand.

GIFTICEx

ICEx – GIFT (Special Movie)

A pop love song that delivers a heartwarming gift on Christmas night.

It’s ICEx’s fourth single, released digitally on December 25, 2024.

The gentle soundscape evokes images of snowy scenery and holiday lights.

The lyrics express gratitude to a loved one and a desire to keep spending time together, leaving listeners with a cozy, contented feeling.

If you listen to it with your partner, you might just fall even more in love.

White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)

JUN SKY WALKER(S) – White Christmas

A love song that weaves a poignant breakup story in the romantic season of Christmas.

While the title evokes images of a pure white snowy landscape, the song actually paints an indelible picture of a parting scene unfolding in a torrential downpour.

Released in November 1989, this track by JUN SKY WALKER(S) became the band’s first number-one hit on the Oricon charts.

It was also featured in a commercial for Matsushita Electric (now Panasonic) promoting their CD radio-cassette player, earning widespread acclaim.

In this work, the punk rock band takes on a ballad, skillfully contrasting the city’s glamorous Christmas atmosphere with the protagonist’s heart swaying with a sense of impending separation, creating a unique world of its own.

It’s the perfect song for spending a winter night alone or soothing a heart unsettled by love.