[J-Pop] Showa-era Christmas songs: nostalgic yet fresh Christmas classics
As Christmas draws near, we hear Christmas songs everywhere—from city streets to the radio.
What kind of Christmas songs do you like?
In this article, we’re featuring Japanese Christmas songs released in the Showa era!
Focusing on hit songs, we’ve selected a variety ranging from timeless classics that have been passed down for years to tracks with a refined charm.
For those who experienced them in real time, it’s a chance to look back with fond memories.
And for anyone curious about Showa-era Christmas songs, there may be new discoveries in store.
Make them the perfect companion to a wonderful Christmas!
Playlist
| [J-Pop] Showa-era Christmas songs: nostalgic yet fresh Christmas classics | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Merry ChristmasItō Chieri |  play_arrow | Chieri Ito’s luscious coming-of-age song |
| 2east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | The appeal of Tatsuro Yamashita’s Christmas songs |
| 3east | Merry Christmas for youo nyanko kurabu |  play_arrow | A warm Christmas song from an '80s idol |
| 4east | Christmas by the SeaHayami Yū |  play_arrow | A winter love ballad sung by Yū Hayami |
| 5east | Christmas Ondo (Christmas Bon Dance)Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Depicting a Christmas scene with humor |
| 6east | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s winter classic: a love song with Santa |
| 7east | A love letter written in the snowKikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad to listen to at Christmas |
| 8east | Funky ChristmasNakahara Meiko |  play_arrow | The appeal of Meiko Nakahara’s classic song “Funky Christmas” |
| 9east | Merry Christmas for youMinamino Yoko |  play_arrow | A classic song that prays for Christmas peace |
| 10east | Merry Christmas Mr.LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | Ryuichi Sakamoto’s masterpiece “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” |
| 11east | The Last Holy NightSugiyama Kiyotaka |  play_arrow | Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s classic, a heart-wrenching Christmas ballad |
| 12east | The Checkers’ Christmas SongChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers' classic Christmas song |
| 13east | Star XMAS-BERRY: A Tender StarNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori’s classic, a heart-wrenching Christmas song |
| 14east | Snow FantasyMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s dreamy winter song |
| 15east | LAST CHRISTMAS EVEYazawa Eikichi |  play_arrow | Eikichi Yazawa's classic Christmas songs |
| 16east | Winter WonderlandNishimura Tomomi |  play_arrow | Tomomi Nishimura's Retro Winter Album |
| 17east | Winter GardenMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic winter song, the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 18east | Pearl-White EveMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | A massive hit Christmas song, a winter love ballad |
| 19east | My Very Own Merry ChristmasNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | A Christmas song that depicts love and bonds with family |
| 20east | Blue ChristmasMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s Christmas song “Blue Christmas” |
| 21east | All on this nightYoshikawa Koji |  play_arrow | Christmas song by rock musician Koji Kikkawa |
| 22east | April Fools in DecemberEPO |  play_arrow | A sophisticated masterpiece that sings of heartbreak at Christmas |
| 23east | Flying Santa ClausMurata Kazuhito |  play_arrow | Kazuhito Murata’s sophisticated Christmas song |
| 24east | Snowbound Party -Tonight Visitors OK!-Hamada Shogo |  play_arrow | A Night of Love on a Street Corner Where Powdered Snow Dances |
| 25east | As if singing a Christmas songNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s bittersweet one-night love song |
| 26east | Christmas Once MoreŌe Senri |  play_arrow | The charm and emotion of Senri Oe’s classic Christmas song |
| 27east | Christmas Waiting at the LodgeMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song at a ski resort |
| 28east | Sentimental ChristmasHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | A song depicting the loneliness and melancholy of a winter city |
| 29east | SonatineMatsumoto Iyo |  play_arrow | A bittersweet Christmas song by Iyo Matsumoto |
| 30east | AnnaKai Band |  play_arrow | Kai Band’s classic that keeps you company on a winter night |
| 31east | Full of ChristmasKudō Shizuka |  play_arrow | Shizuka Kudo’s classic songs that color Christmas |
| 32east | Christmas Time in Blue – Whistling on the Holy NightSano Motoharu |  play_arrow | Christmas song, a song of compassion and love |
| 33east | Midnight Flight — A Lonely Christmas EveHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | Shogo Hamada’s wistful Christmas song resonates with the heart |
| 34east | A Lonely Christmas SongOzaki Ami |  play_arrow | A Christmas song by Ami Ozaki that resonates with the heart |
| 35east | Green poinsettiaKawai Sonoko |  play_arrow | Sonoko Kawai’s Christmas song, Green Poinsettia |
| 36east | The Checkers’ Christmas SongChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ Christmas song is moving. |
| 37east | Christmas AloneImai Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Imai’s classic songs to listen to at Christmas |
| 38east | Christmas Nightsaitou yuki |  play_arrow | The Charm of Yuki Saito’s Christmas Songs |
| 39east | Christmas AvenueYakushimaru Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiromi Yakushimaru’s classic Christmas song |
| 40east | EVE to the TERMINALNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori’s heartrending Christmas song |
| 41east | Christmas Dayofukōsu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that depicts Christmas night |
| 42east | Sha-la-laSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A classic adult Christmas song by Southern All Stars |