A classic that evokes the year’s end. Looking back on the year through music [Just a little left of this year!]

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Non – Christmas Song [Official Music Video]

Non has delivered a song that gently wraps the tender, year-end mood.

This work offers a comforting melody that stays close to those carrying loneliness or anxiety, kindling a warm light in the heart.

Carried by the soft tones of an acoustic guitar, the words spun by Non herself resound throughout.

Released in December 2019 as a digital-only single, it came out from Non’s music label, KAIWA(RE)CORD.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to soak in the Christmas and New Year’s atmosphere—and also on a slightly lonely night.

Recommended both for those spending time alone and for those spending it with someone special.

You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko

Anokanewo Narasunoha Anata

Let me introduce a signature song by Akiko Wada that every Japanese person has likely heard at least once as a classic symbol of the year’s end.

Released in March 1972, this gem features lyrics by Yū Aku and music by Kōichi Morita.

Its words, which sing of a presence that rings a bell of hope amid silence and loneliness, resonate deeply with many.

The song won the Best Vocal Performance at the 14th Japan Record Awards and became one of Wada’s defining hits.

She performed it six times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and served as the Red Team’s finale act in 1991 and 1999.

As the year draws to a close—and whenever you want to feel the stir of new encounters and hope—why not give this song a listen? It’s sure to move your heart.

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Creepy Nuts – Souvenir Stories (Live at Nippon Budokan)

The song Miyagebanashi (“Souvenir Stories”) sings about the birth and journey of the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts.

It was included as the final track on their 2021 album Case.

The scene depicted in the song—two friends spending New Year’s Eve together at one of their homes—evokes memories of youthful days for many listeners.

Its stylish chord progression and groovy beat are also part of the appeal.

Be sure to sing it at karaoke, and get everyone to put their hands up during the chorus to hype things up!

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Misoka

Year-end is a time when we naturally feel like reflecting on ourselves, and Spitz’s music gently cradles those wavering emotions.

Featured on the January 2005 album “Souvenir,” this song captivates with its exhilarating rock sound and profound lyrics.

Phrases like “go beyond” and “it’s beginning” convey the courage to take a new step forward.

In 2006, it was also used in a commercial for Aquarius.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when spending quiet moments alone at the end of the year or when welcoming the New Year with someone special.

Why not look back on your year while listening to Spitz’s vocals?

Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros]

Year-End Songs after 12/26 (Live at Shibuya-AX)

There are plenty of Christmas songs and New Year’s songs, aren’t there? And once Christmas is over, there’s suddenly that end-of-year feeling—everyone gets busy preparing for New Year’s, and the whole vibe of the city changes completely.

[Alexandros]’s “Year-End Song After 12/26” is a track that gently transforms that indescribable year-end atmosphere into something more laid-back.

It’s a quietly reflective number that steps away from the hustle and bustle, lets you take a breath, and look back on the past year.

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Cheers, charisma! Year-end partyShichinin no Karisuma

The Charismatic Seven “Otsu-Karisma! Year-End Party” MV

The ultimate anthem to boost your year-end and New Year mood is here! This track by seven charismatic performers is based on an arrangement of an Italian folk song and reflects on a year in the lives of its richly unique characters.

Released in December 2021, it’s marked by a comical, energetic vibe.

The lyrics highlight each member’s personality, perfectly matched with a catchy melody line.

It’s guaranteed to liven up any year-end party or New Year’s celebration.

Ideal for anyone looking for a song everyone can sing and dance to in a space full of diverse personalities.

Give it a listen and you’ll definitely feel both a satisfying sense of closure for this year and rising excitement for the next!

TOKYO SNOWSakurazaka46

TOKYO SNOW

A bittersweet winter love song woven from love and snow! The lyrics, which liken Tokyo’s snow that never settles to unrequited feelings, are striking.

Set to a gentle, ballad-style melody, it portrays a single-minded love that sinks deep into the heart.

This track is included on Sakurazaka46’s 10th single, “I want tomorrow to come,” released on October 23, 2024.

Composed by Yuichiro Tsuru, known for his distinctive background, and paired with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, it reveals a new side of Sakurazaka46.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a wintry year-end night while thinking of someone special.

Recommended for those troubled by love or those who want to bask in a wistful mood.