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[For people in their 20s] Recommended Christmas songs for karaoke [2026]

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Since Christmas falls at the end of the year, people in their 20s often have chances to go to karaoke with friends or coworkers.

And around this time, many of you probably feel like singing Christmas songs.

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Christmas karaoke songs we recommend for people in their 20s!

We’ve picked out tracks ranging from the latest hits to slightly nostalgic tunes, so be sure to use this as a guide when choosing songs at karaoke.

[For People in Their 20s] Best Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2026] (71–80)

Winter BellKōda Kumi

Koda Kumi – Winter Bell

Winter BellKōda Kumi

It’s included on Kumi Koda’s 42nd single, “stay with me.” It was released on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008.

Sung from a girl’s perspective to the man she loves, it’s a message song with a vibe that heightens the feeling of romance.

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Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Nana Eikura stars in Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” special movie-version PV

Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Once the Christmas season arrives, you’ve probably heard it on TV shows or out in the city.

When it comes to classic Christmas songs, Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve” is the one, right? Just hearing the intro instantly conjures that exciting, festive feeling—like magic.

The commercials that aired back then left such a strong impression, too, so the earnest feelings of a woman who wants to confess her love on this day no matter how busy she is match perfectly with the bustling city scenery.

Even people in their twenties today would call it a go-to karaoke song!

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Love & Happiness (Let’s Be a Santa)Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Love & Happiness (Let’s Be a Santa) (Lyric Video)

Love & Happiness (Let’s Be a Santa)Hirai Dai

A heartwarming holiday song that sings of the warmth and love of Christmas.

Dai Hirai’s gentle voice brings color to winter nights.

Born from a collaboration with Starbucks, the song carries a message to remember gratitude for our loved ones amid our busy daily lives.

Released in November 2022, it was played in Starbucks stores nationwide.

Hirai’s wish to be like Santa Claus is reflected in the lyrics.

It’s the perfect song for a Christmas night spent with someone special—and if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory.

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Cowardly Santashuuchishin

Cowardly Santa

Cowardly Santashuuchishin

This is a song by Shuchishin, a unit formed by Takeshi Tsuruno, Naoki Nokubo, and Yusuke Kamiji, who appeared on the quiz show “Quiz! Hexagon II.” It describes someone who recalls a former lover and regrets not being able to make her happy, describing himself as a “Cowardly Santa.”

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24 Xmas timeKuraki Mai

24 Xmas time -Grinch remix- (Mai Kuraki)

24 Xmas timeKuraki Mai

This is Mai Kuraki’s 30th single.

It was released on November 26, 2008.

To coincide with the release, special live shows were held at venues such as Universal Studios Japan, drawing attention.

The song has been used as the ending theme for the TBS variety show ‘Koisuru Hanikami!’ among others.

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