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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] (31–40)

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Released on October 24, 2001 as Keisuke Kuwata’s seventh single.

It was also used as a Coca-Cola commercial song featuring Kuwata himself, so many people likely remember it.

Popular across generations and a staple among young people, it’s a go-to karaoke song to sing at Christmas.

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Merry XmasBoA

BoA / Meri Kuri

Merry XmasBoA

BoA’s classic winter ballad “Meri Kuri,” released in 2004.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when the Christmas season comes around.

Its beautiful melody and the yearning feelings for someone you love make your chest tighten.

It’s also a karaoke favorite, and for people in their 20s—especially the latter half of their 20s—it might be a generational anthem.

If you sing the verses in a whispery tone, it’s easier to capture the mood.

It’s perfect for creating a lovely atmosphere on a date, and it’s also a great pick when you want to fully soak in the Christmas spirit!

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whiteoutreGretGirl

reGretGirl "Whiteout" Official Music Video

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This is a track included on reGretGirl’s 2017 mini-album “my,” by the three-piece rock band from Osaka.

It’s a winter song that beautifully fuses poignancy with a catchy melody, portraying a modern heartbreak haunted by the anxiety of unread messages.

The exhilarating guitar sound and lyrics about the quiet fading of love are seriously emotional.

Give it your all at karaoke during the Christmas season.

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chicken riceHamada Masatoshi to Makihara Noriyuki

chicken rice

chicken riceHamada Masatoshi to Makihara Noriyuki

A masterpiece born from a star-studded collaboration between a musician and comedians: music by Noriyuki Makihara, lyrics by Hitoshi Matsumoto, and main vocals by Masatoshi Hamada.

It came about when Noriyuki Makihara appeared on a music show hosted by Downtown.

This heartwarming song portrays Christmas from two perspectives: a “boyhood spent in poverty” and “the present as an adult who’s making money.”

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Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

Itsuka No Merry Christmas

Someday Merry ChristmasB'z

A single that has been featured in a wide range of media—variety shows, commercials, films—and has continued to be loved across generations since its 1992 release.

With its wistful melody and lyrics that depict a past that will never return, it has resonated with many people.

You can keenly feel the pain of losing someone dear.

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