[2026] A roundup of Reiwa-era Christmas songs: New classics to brighten the holy night
When it comes to Christmas songs, countless masterpieces that have gone down in J-pop history have been released over many years.
Many of them are still beloved as staples today, and I think there are plenty of younger listeners who are very familiar with Christmas songs that were released even before they were born.
In this article, we’re focusing on songs among those many classics that are likely to become the new standards for the coming era.
We’ll be introducing Christmas songs released in the Reiwa era all at once, so try finding your new favorite!
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[2026] A Roundup of Reiwa-Era Christmas Songs: New Classics to Brighten the Holy Night (41–50)
I promiseKing&Prince
Overflowing with the princely charm of King & Prince, this song will make you forget the winter cold.
Featuring sweet yet bittersweet lyrics and a catchy melody that color the Christmas season, it’s a ballad dedicated to everyone in love.
Released in December 2020, it was also used as Seven-Eleven’s Christmas commercial song.
Selling 567,000 copies in its first week, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Perfect for a quiet, long winter night, it might be the ideal BGM for those special moments spent with someone important.
WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG
Despite all members being Japanese, XG continues to pursue global activities armed with outstanding singing and rapping skills.
This track, a new winter staple, features soothingly resonant harmonies and conveys the loneliness of spending Christmas away from someone dear.
Released in December 2023, it’s marked by the soft timbre of an electric piano and distinctive vocal effects.
While the city is wrapped in a festive Christmas mood, the lyrics express the solitude of being alone and the longing to reunite with a loved one.
It’s the perfect song for those separated from their partner or anyone who wants to immerse themselves in feelings for someone special.
Happy ChristmasONE LOVE ONE HEART
When the Christmas season arrives, the whole city is wrapped in a festive atmosphere, isn’t it? A perfect song for this special time is the Christmas track by ONE LOVE ONE HEART.
With its warm melody and love-filled lyrics, it paints scenes of precious moments spent with loved ones and the cozy feeling of Christmas in the snow.
The song is included on their second album, “Love It, Our Utterly Chaotic Days,” set for release on January 17, 2024, and it’s a pop tune with a Christmas theme.
Filled with the essence of winter and a heartwarming vibe, it’s an ideal track for the holiday season.
How about listening to it with your partner or family and enjoying a joyful Christmas time together?
A worthless nightSakiyama Soshi
With lyrics that deeply explore themes of loneliness and sorrow—distinct from the usual cheerful, happy Christmas—the song leaves a strong impression.
Its quiet, melancholic melody and Soshi Sakiyama’s characteristically delicate guitar playing resonate deeply.
Released in December 2023, the track was produced, written, and composed by Sakiyama himself, with arranger and track maker Sasuke Haraguchi participating in the arrangement.
The cover art, featuring a serene design that contrasts with traditional Christmas colors, is also striking.
This is a recommended song for those who want to experience an introspective world or spend Christmas quietly.
On Christmas nightGReeeeN
A jewel-like ballad whose beautiful melody colors the winter night sky and resonates in the heart.
The warm world woven by GReeeeN’s vocals gently envelops the listener.
Included on the album “Babe Tooth,” released in December 2021, this song delicately portrays lovers nestled together on Christmas night.
The sound of bells rings through the quiet, and the scene of falling snow is expressed with exquisite beauty.
A recommended track for those who want to cherish time with someone special—it will surely add a touch of color to the memories of a special night.
Holy ChristmasOnda Masanori
Even in the Reiwa era, the atmosphere of the city changes all at once and grows lively as Christmas approaches, doesn’t it? There’s a song perfect for this season, released by Masanori Onda in November 2023.
With a voice that blends poignancy and warmth, this piece sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of reunion, beautifully capturing the special mood of Christmas.
It’s striking how delicately the lyrics portray the protagonist’s feelings as they reminisce about a past love on a snowy holy night.
You can almost see the cityscapes and Christmas trees bringing back vivid memories of the days the two spent together.
It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who has experienced losing someone important, or who is looking for music to keep them company on a quiet night.
Our first special Christmas togetherSuzuki Suzuki
Suzuki Suzuki, a sibling duo whose songs featuring the uniquely beautiful harmony only brothers can create have gained popularity on YouTube.
Their track “Kimi to Sugosu 1-dome no Tokubetsu na Christmas,” released digitally on November 17, 2023, evokes the Christmas in its title with its clear, transparent ensemble.
Its message overflowing with love for someone special carries a warmth that can make you forget the cold season.
A refreshing melody colors lovers’ celebrations in this heartwarming ballad number.
