[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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DEAR…againKohmi Hirose
A warm love song that makes you forget the chill of winter.
Kumi Hirose’s clear, translucent voice resonates in the heart—it’s a perfect classic for Christmas.
The lyrics, which express a bittersweet longing for a lover far away, are ones anyone can relate to.
Released in November 1996 and featured in an Alpen commercial, the song achieved a remarkable 337,000 in sales.
Covered by artists such as Ms.
OOJA and Kaname Kawabata, it continues to be loved by many.
Known as a staple winter song, it’s sure to lift the mood if you sing it at karaoke as Christmas approaches.
It’s also recommended for those who want to reminisce about memories with a significant other.
Wish Upon the SnowNoriyuki Makihara
Released by Noriyuki Makihara in November 1993, this song is a ballad with a warm message set on a winter night.
Included on the album SELF PORTRAIT, it explores themes of loneliness and solitude felt in the cold of winter, as well as thoughts for the people we hold dear.
As Christmas approaches, people tend to feel kinder than usual and long to see someone—this song beautifully and honestly expresses those feelings.
Makihara’s gentle melody and lyrics resonate deeply, making it a beloved number for many.
When singing it at karaoke, why not think of someone special and sing it softly?
Merry XmasBoA
“Meri Kuri,” sung by BoA, who was at the forefront of the Korean Wave, was her 14th single, released simultaneously in Japan and Korea in 2008.
It was also used in a commercial song for au mobile phones.
BoA’s clear, emotionally powerful vocals in this track evoke a beautiful sense of longing that tugs at the heart.
It’s a bittersweet song that fills you with happiness and melancholy, and it’s one I always want to listen to at Christmastime as it brings back memories.
Highly recommended—please give it a listen.
Because it’s a cold nightTRF
TRF is a five-member co-ed dance and vocal group born from the concept of “a group of Japanese professional dancers and a DJ.” Their 5th single, “Samu i Yoru Dakara…,” is known for the anecdote that producer Tetsuya Komuro composed the melody in five minutes while riding a bicycle.
Its lively digital sound and catchy melody evoke a sense of warmth amid the winter chill.
For those in their 40s who likely spent their youth in the 1990s, it’s a quintessential winter song that’s sure to be a karaoke showstopper.
chicken riceMasatoshi Hamada / Noriyuki Makihara
“Chicken Rice” is a single released in 2004 under the names Masatoshi Hamada and Noriyuki Makihara.
The unit came together after Hamada asked Makihara to compose a song on a music program hosted by Downtown.
The lyrics were written by Hitoshi Matsumoto.
Based on real experiences, the lyrics are humorous yet somehow bittersweet, which is part of their appeal.
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Winter Fantasycousin
Cousin’s third single, released in October 1995.
It’s also known as the song from Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” (Winter Story) commercial.
The duo’s harmonies and chorus are wonderfully soothing and really enhance the Christmas mood.
It also carries a nostalgic ’90s vibe that’s sure to make you feel on-trend.
Silent EveMidori Karashima
Singer-songwriter Midori Karashima, whose lyrics delicately weave the subtleties of romance, has won fans of all ages.
Her 9th single, “Silent Eve,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Christmas Eve” and has long been cherished as a classic Christmas tune.
The ensemble, featuring rich strings, makes it an uplifting choice to sing along to at karaoke.
It’s a ballad with a poignant theme that resonates deeply—especially recommended for women in their 40s.