[Christmas Songs] Soothing tones: A special collection of music box arrangements!

Merry Christmasnaniwa danshi

Merry Christmas – Naniwa Danshi [Music Box ver.] CM “LAWSON Christmas Campaign” theme song

The coupling track included on Naniwa Danshi’s 3rd single “Happy Surprise” is a song that celebrates the joy of Christmas.

From preparing for a Christmas party to spending special moments with someone important and exchanging gifts, the lyrics brim with a festive spirit.

Released in November 2022, the song was also featured in Lawson’s Christmas campaign.

Why not give it a listen as a tune that accompanies those cherished moments with loved ones during the season when the city is lit up with illuminations? If you listen to the music box arrangement, you’re sure to feel even more calm and warmly wrapped in its gentle mood!

Christmas MorgueHachi feat. Hatsune Miku

Christmas Morgue / Hachi feat. Hatsune Miku [Music Box]

A gem of a winter song by Hachi feat.

Hatsune Miku, filled with Christmas scenes and a bittersweet longing.

It paints a unique world, depicting two lovers embracing in a snowy landscape and Veronica knocking on the doors of the morgue.

Released in December 2010, this work is the sixth original song put out under Kenshi Yonezu’s Hachi moniker.

Published on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube, it captured the hearts of many viewers.

With vocals that convey warmth even in the cold and a beautiful melody, it’s recommended for those who want to listen quietly on long winter nights.

A town where it snowsyunikōn

A Town Where Snow Falls / Unicorn [Music Box]

A winter song by Unicorn that paints a year-end scene.

Amid the quiet time that flows with the falling snow, it gently sings about the preciousness of moments spent with someone dear.

Released in December 1992 as their eighth single, it reached No.

4 on the Oricon chart.

Covered by many artists, it has long been cherished as a winter classic.

Perfect for taking a breather during the busy end-of-year season.

You might enjoy spending a slow, intimate time with a loved one, listening to the music box version and talking together.

Christmas EveYuuri

Christmas Eve – Yuuri [Music Box ver.]

The song Yuuri released in November 2022 is a heartwarming ballad that portrays the loneliness and bittersweetness of Christmas night.

Its melodic tune and Yuuri’s delicate vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Also included on his second album, “Ni,” the song sings of lost love and the hope of reunion.

It beautifully captures the special atmosphere of Christmas Eve and the lingering feelings for a past romance—so much so that it might bring you to tears.

The music box arrangement is perfect for a quiet winter night when you’re thinking of someone dear.

Wrapped in its gentle tones, may you spend a lovely, memorable time.

Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence / Ryuichi Sakamoto [Music Box] (Theme song from the film “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence”)

A signature piece by Ryuichi Sakamoto, who won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, and—as the title suggests—a classic Christmas song.

Praised worldwide for being both Western and Eastern, its uniquely sorrowful melody pairs perfectly with a music box.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to alone on a quiet winter night.

Christmas WishAmuro Namie

Christmas Wish (Cover of Namie Amuro)

A song that used to play in living rooms during the winter as the theme for Seven-Eleven’s Christmas season commercials.

It’s a happy tune that evokes scenes like buying a Christmas cake and hurrying home with excitement.

It’s uptempo, yet even in a music box arrangement it retains that same cheerful vibe.

Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids

Cinderella Christmas / KinKi Kids [Music Box]

It was released in 1998 as a double A-side single with “Happy Happy Greeting.” The lyrics reimagine the story of the fairy tale Cinderella as a tale between lovers, making it very romantic.

How about enjoying it with someone special this Christmas?