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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 standard tunes to brighten the holy night (1–10)
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A BE:FIRST track released in December 2025 that brilliantly fuses the uplifting spirit of gospel with the accessibility of pop.
Produced by Chaki Zulu with lyrics by SKY-HI, it charms by evoking both the sacred feel of worship music and the fun of a party song at the same time.
The lyrics, which spotlight the small joys found in everyday life, are also memorable.
It makes you realize that simply walking down a winter night street with someone dear is a priceless treasure in itself.
The song was selected as the tie-in for FamilyMart’s Christmas campaign commercial.
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This song, included on the first winter single THE WINTER MAGIC released in November 2025, is a romantic dance-pop number that colors winter scenery and the holiday season.
Interweaving images like powdery snow and glowing lights, it gently portrays a pure desire to convey one’s feelings to someone special.
With lyrics penned by Rihito Ikezaki and Hiroto Nishi, the words, spun with an intimate sense of distance, resonate deeply.
The same single also features Because You Were There, written as the theme song for the film INI THE MOVIE “I Need I,” resulting in a work where festivity and sentiment coexist.
The exhilarating blend of shimmering synths and harmonies makes it a perfect track for those special winter moments spent with lovers or family.
Merry Special daySoala
Singer-songwriter Soala, whose bittersweet voice and highly relatable lyrics have earned strong support from younger listeners.
Her first-ever Christmas song, released in November 2025, is a love song imbued with the wish to finally spend the holidays with the one she loves this year.
Interweaving seasonal motifs like illuminations and snowy landscapes, the lyrics delicately portray a yearning for a love not yet realized, striking straight to the heart.
The structure, which layers prayers to Santa Claus, brings into sharp relief the earnest longing of someone dreaming of meeting their ideal partner.
Released as part of a series of consecutive drops leading up to year’s end, the song also became available for karaoke in December.
True to an artist whose total streams have exceeded 100 million, its sing-along-friendly melody is a major draw.
It’s a Reiwa-era Christmas number perfect for those dreaming of a special night with a loved one, or quietly making a wish amid the city’s twinkling lights.
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Singer-songwriter Kanau Matsumura, known for her clear, translucent vocals and relatable lyrics, has been winning wide support.
Released in December 2025, this song is a poignant winter ballad that contrasts the bustle of city streets in December with the quiet of spending Christmas alone.
Concrete motifs—like the cold in the weather forecast, buying a cake by yourself, and gifts from the past—vividly revive memories of a lost love.
The lyrics, rendered in an intimate voice, gently portray the ache of loneliness that stands out all the more in a festive season, and they really hit home.
The music video features Honoka Kitahara, visually expressing the world of the song.
It’s a track that will softly accompany those spending Christmas without a partner, or on nights when old loves come back to mind.
Merry Tomo-smassYukitomo
While known for her background as a former idol, Tomoe Sachi has also drawn attention through her joint social media presence with her spouse and her work as a TV personality.
Her Christmas song, released in November 2025, delicately portrays everyday winter scenes—like the feel of the city, holiday shopping, and the warmth felt through gloves.
Set to a sparkling pop sound, the lyrics are striking for how they encourage you to honestly express your feelings to someone special.
The simultaneously released piano arrangement is a welcome touch, offering the same melody in a calmer atmosphere.
In the music video, choreography and a heart-filled visual world convey the theme, letting you feel the season with your eyes as well.
It’s perfect not only for a Christmas date with a partner, but also for parties with friends or as BGM for a quiet night alone.
Its cute, warm sound will gently color your holy night.
If we become loversFukushima Sayaka
In the season when winter illuminations color the city, a song brimming with warm feelings of love has arrived from Sayaka Fukushima.
Released in December 2025, this work is clearly positioned as a Christmas song.
The lyrics portray the emotions of constantly thinking about someone as the seasons change, and the wish to deliver dreams and hope like Santa.
The blossoming imaginings of what she’d like to do if they became lovers and the places she’d love to take them make it perfectly romantic for a holy night.
Hailing from Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture and bringing a background in track and field and education, her straightforward, down-to-earth storytelling resonates deeply.
It’s a recommended track for those experiencing unrequited love or for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
Christmas eveningLittle Glee Monster
As a new song to color the winter of 2025, Little Glee Monster has released a Christmas track.
From the very beginning, a festive chorus rings out, instantly drawing listeners into the holiday spirit.
The lyrics are by Sarari Matsubara, with composition and arrangement by Kengo Minamida, resulting in a sound that makes full use of the group’s signature beautiful harmonies.
Released in November 2025, the song is also featured as the opening track on the digital EP “Your Winters,” which will be released in December.
The EP includes re-recorded versions of past winter songs, making the blend of new and old material especially appealing.
It’s perfect for livening up a Christmas party and equally suited as background music for a special night with someone important.
A highly recommended track for anyone wanting to bask in a glamorous mood.