[2025] Recommended for Your 40s! A Roundup of Perfect Karaoke Songs for Christmas
Those of you in your 40s today are the generation who spent your youth during the golden age of J-POP, from the 1990s to the early 2000s, when CDs sold the most.
It was an era that produced many timeless hits still sung in the Reiwa era, with countless songs that people of all ages perform at karaoke.
In this article, I—the author, currently in my 40s—have put together a list of winter songs perfect for Christmas, focusing mainly on tracks released from the ’90s through the mid-’00s.
Of course, younger music fans who are interested in Japanese music from that era are also encouraged to check it out!
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[2025] Recommended for your 40s! A roundup of perfect Christmas karaoke songs (61–70)
A town where it snowsUNICORN
UNICORN is a rock band made up of talented members who can handle everything from songwriting to vocals.
Their 8th single, “Yuki ga Furu Machi” (“A Town Where It Snows”), used as the ending theme for the music variety show ‘Totsuzen Variety Sokuhō!! COUNT DOWN 100,’ is memorable for lyrics that, while it’s a winter song, focus on the year’s end rather than Christmas.
The languid vocals over a relaxed shuffle beat give it a calming appeal, even amid the hustle of the season.
For those in their 40s who remember the band before their 1993 breakup, it’s a winter karaoke staple that’s sure to stir the heart.
angel song -Eve's Bell-the brilliant green
The band the brilliant green, fronted by vocalist Tomoko Kawase, created “angel song -Eve no Kane-” as the theme song for the drama Midsummer Merry Christmas.
It’s a rock track marked by its distinctive distorted guitar tone, and the lyrics depict a bittersweet Christmas from the perspective of a heartbroken woman.
Its charm lies in the inclusion of fantastical imagery and fairy-tale-like expressions.
Try singing it while imitating her slightly husky vocal style.
Christmas Love (After the Tears, White Snow Falls)Southern All Stars
Just hearing the quintessentially Christmas-like chime of bells and the sparkling band ensemble might make even those who aren’t that interested in Christmas feel a bit cheerful, don’t you think? Released in November 1993 as Southern All Stars’ 34th single, this track is also known as the band’s first single themed around Christmas.
It’s a Christmas number brimming with a happy vibe, complete with a buoyant brass section that feels great—but if you read the lyrics closely, you’ll find a bittersweet sentiment being sung.
Let the rising emotion wash over you, and especially in the last section, it could be fun to have everyone at karaoke join in a big sing-along!
The Night When Holy Bells Resounddandelion
A classic song by Tanpopo that warms the heart with Christmas bells and sparkling sounds.
Released in October 1999, this track carries a festive atmosphere and a wish for eternal love, evoking scenes of wintertime and city streets aglow with illuminations.
It was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Find the Idol!” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
This was the final single featuring the original members Aya Ishiguro, Kaori Iida, and Mari Yaguchi.
It’s a song you’ll want to play on a special night with someone important, or when reminiscing about Christmas parties and dates.
Sing it at karaoke, and the whole room is sure to be wrapped in warmth.
Because it's a cold winterKazuyoshi Saito
How about a slightly jazzy tune for an adult Christmas? It’s a cool track featuring Kazuyoshi Saito’s sultry acoustic guitar playing and vocals.
It has a mature flavor that you might not fully appreciate when you’re younger, and the witty lyrics make it all the more charming.
It’s a song that lets you enjoy a stylish mood, a little different from your usual Christmas.
Kissin’ Christmas (It’s Not Because It’s Christmas)Keisuke Kuwata & His Friends
This dream collaboration brings together the hugely popular Southern All Stars—especially beloved by people in their 40s and 50s—and Yumi Matsutoya.
“Kissin’ Christmas (Kurisumasu Dakara Janai)” was performed on the TV program Merry Christmas Show, planned by Keisuke Kuwata, which aired on Christmas Eve in 1986 and 1987 as its theme song.
Composed by Keisuke Kuwata with lyrics by Yuming, this powerhouse pairing delivers a song filled with Yuming’s signature warmth—tender feelings for someone special and vivid winter scenery.
Diamond dustKyosuke Himuro
A winter ballad by Kyosuke Himuro, a charismatic icon for men in their 40s.
It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.
m.
drama “The Ice World,” so it’s well-known even among non-core fans.
In the music video, he showcases his specialty of singing from high places.
If you sing it while doing an impression of him in front of people of the same generation, it would probably get everyone hyped up.