[Christmas Songs] Carefully Selected Classic and Popular Pieces That Delight When Played on Piano

My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi

Flower 'My Lover Is Santa Claus (Short Version)'

A signature song by the national artist Yuming.

Although it was released in 1980, it has colored Japan’s winters for many years, partly thanks to the influence of the film “Take Me Out to Snowland.” Its rhythm is beautifully crafted with a slightly tricky feel that’s fun and likely to delight children, making it a great choice for events at kindergartens and the like.

Even more than that, it’s a song adults can enjoy together too, so let everyone play and dance to it for a wonderful Christmas season!

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KEI

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The White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

This is a signature Christmas song by Keisuke Kuwata, who went solo after Southern All Stars.

As expected from Kuwata, he gifted us a wonderful, tear-jerking Christmas song.

“Shiroi Koibitotachi,” released in 2001, is something you hear every Christmas season.

Many people probably remember those days when they listen to this song.

Spending Christmas with the sweet, bittersweet memories of your former self might be nice, too.

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Mayumi

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Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki

Winter is beginning – Piano – Noriyuki Makihara

Released in 1992 by Noriyuki Makihara, this song evokes the excitement of winter—the warmth of the season and the way it makes you long for connection.

The original is wonderful, but the piano version alone is enough to fill you with excitement just by listening to it.

Do you want to build a snowman?Kanda Sayaka, Inaba Natsuki, Morohoshi Sumire

[Piano] Do You Want to Build a Snowman? ~From "Frozen"~ Do You Wanna Build A Snowman?

As the phrase “White Christmas” suggests, Christmas often evokes a strong image of snow! This song, which became a hot topic after being sung in Disney’s Frozen, shifts through various moods—fun, sad, and beautifully atmospheric—making it a perfect fit for piano performance.

Try playing this wintry piece with rich expression!

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Hane Keisuke

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By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi

By the Time of Christmas Carol - Piano - Junichi Inagaki

It’s that signature Junichi Inagaki song you always hear when Christmas comes around, right? The lyrics were actually written by Yasushi Akimoto, and they’re told from a male perspective about a couple taking some space until Christmas to reflect on their future.

It really feels like a grown-up Christmas song.

Be sure to check out the piano arrangement.

Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya

Lovely Holiday - Piano - Mariya Takeuchi

Many of you have probably heard this song, which was specially written as a commercial jingle for Kentucky Fried Chicken.

It was created with the image of “a warm Christmas spent with the whole family,” and just listening to it makes you feel cozy and comforted.

Joy to the Worldsanbika

Joy to the World – Christmas piano instrumental with lyrics

Famous as the Christmas hymn “Joy to the World,” the lyrics of this song celebrate the birth of Christ.

Since it is originally a hymn, it sounds wonderful even when played without vocals on organ or piano, and it’s one of the pieces that helps heighten the Christmas spirit.

It’s so popular that hardly anyone in Japan doesn’t know it, making it a great recommendation for those trying a Christmas piano piece for the first time.

By all means, try it while picturing a joyful Christmas scene.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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