[2026] Songs of Santa Claus: A roundup of classic Santa tracks to enjoy at Christmas

I don’t believe in Santa Claus.tensai bonjin

Genius Bonjin - “I Don’t Believe in Santa Claus” (Lyric Video Short)

If you’re looking for a J-pop Christmas song, I recommend “I Don’t Believe in Santa Claus.” It’s by the group Tensai Bonjin, a three-person unit of MiNE, SHIMADA, and Hyonn.

MiNE and SHIMADA are also active as lyricists and composers, and they’ve produced many famous tracks.

The song is poppy and danceable, offering a charm that’s different from traditional Christmas songs.

The lyrics capture that small, universal pang of sadness when you learn Santa’s secret, yet they also make you reflect on the love behind it all.

Give it a listen!

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Yuuko.S

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FROM SANTA CLAUS VILLAGEshoujotai

From Santa Claus Village

Released by Shojotai in 1987, this song is also included on the album “Complete Singles Forever 1984–1999.” While depicting snowy scenery and a warm, festive atmosphere that evokes the Christmas season, it expresses a loneliness that lingers deep in the heart.

It fully showcases the charm of ’80s idol pop, with impressively effective synthesizer-driven production and heartrending lyrics.

Singing of feelings for someone special and the solitude of spending Christmas alone, the track will resonate with anyone who has spent the holiday apart from a lover or friends.

Its nostalgic mood also makes it a strong recommendation for fans of ’80s music.

Santa Reindeermomokurochan Z

Let's sing with Momoclo-chan Z! Santa and the Reindeer

A Santa Claus song from Goo Choki Party, a preschool show on Hulu featuring Momoiro Clover Z performing as Momoclo-chan Z.

The title “Santa-Reindeer” doesn’t just name Santa and a reindeer—it also suggests that Santa and the reindeer are good friends.

This song is about those close buddies coming around at Christmastime, sung while doing hand motions.

Try expressing Santa’s distinctive beard and the reindeer’s cute ears using your hands!

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SAKI

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The Santa who got too chubbyFujii Maki / Shounen Shoujo Gasshoudan Mizuumi

The Santa Who Got Too Fat [With Lyrics] – Nursery Rhyme, Piano

When you think of Santa, you probably picture a plump, round figure, right? That image gives off such a kind impression—but what if he got so overweight that it became a real problem? This song is about Santa, who has gained too much weight right before Christmas.

As various mishaps occur because of his size, he decides to get in shape and lose weight by Christmas! The lyrics are catchy and funny in a way that delights children.

Since the distinctive lyrics also work well as a hand-play song, it’s perfect to try at Christmas parties and the like!

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SAKI

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Santa Claus is coming to townyaku shi: nitta nobuo/sakkyoku: COOTS J FRED

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Among Santa Claus songs, this track is extremely popular and well-known—perhaps even the most popular of all Christmas songs.

Listening to it fills the air with that feeling of “Christmas is here.” It’s a classic you can’t leave out when talking about songs about Santa, one that even brings back memories of choosing presents while the song was playing.

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Murakami Shinpei

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