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[For Your 30s] A Roundup of Karaoke Songs to Sing at Christmas [2025]

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Many people in their 30s—active professionals who coach team members in their 20s while skillfully coordinating with managers in their 40s and 50s—often face plenty of stressful moments.

If you’re someone who blows off steam with karaoke, you’re probably also attending Christmas events and year-end parties.

This article rounds up songs perfect for 30-somethings to sing at karaoke during Christmas.

We focus on the latest hits while also introducing timeless classics later on, so you’ll be covered for karaoke with a wide range of age groups.

Be sure to check it out!

[For Your 30s] A Roundup of Karaoke Songs to Sing at Christmas [2025] (1–10)

MY DEARESTIKE

【MV】MY DEAREST

MY DEARESTIKE

A classic Christmas song delivered by IKE! Released in December 2023 as a self-produced work, it was created with gratitude for fan club members.

With a gentle, embracing tone, its warm melody and heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply.

The song reflects IKE’s feelings as he resumed his music career after treatment for ulcerative colitis, conveying his commitment to cherishing the bond with his fans.

Although it has no specific tie-in, it’s perfect for the Christmas season.

Highly recommended for those who want to sing with gratitude to someone special.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to create a heartwarming moment.

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Merry XmasBoA

BoA / Meri Kuri

MeriKuri, BoA

This song is one of the signature tracks by BoA, a Korean artist who was among the earliest to make a splash in Japan’s music scene in the 2000s, and it remains a beloved Christmas staple to this day.

While many Christmas ballads surprisingly focus on unrequited love or heartbreak, this track portrays a couple happily spending Christmas together, warming the listener’s heart.

The chorus melody is both beautiful and catchy, making it highly recommended for anyone in the mood for a Christmas ballad.

It was released in December 2004 and was also used in a Toshiba au commercial.

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Christmas songback number

back number – Christmas Song (full)

Christmas song back number

This is the 14th single by the three-piece rock band back number, whose melancholic, wistful melody and universally relatable lyrics have garnered strong support, especially among younger listeners.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me,” and is also known as one of their signature tracks, having become the band’s only million-certified single.

While it’s particularly popular with younger generations, it has become a staple Christmas song in today’s J-pop scene, so it’s likely familiar to a wide range of people.

It’s a heartwarming Christmas tune that’s also recommended for those in their thirties, who may find it increasingly difficult to express their feelings straightforwardly.

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[For people in their 30s] A roundup of karaoke songs to sing at Christmas [2025] (11–20)

Merry × Merry Xmas★E-girls

E-girls / Merry × Merry Xmas★

Merry × Merry Xmas★E-girls

Packed with plenty of Christmas magic, this is E-girls’ signature winter song.

Released in December 2015, it brilliantly captures the excitement of the season with its sweet melody and pop sound.

It was also featured as the commercial song for Samantha Thavasa’s Christmas campaign “Merry Christmas to You,” gaining broad support across different audiences.

The lyrics unfold a fantastical world depicting a special night with a loved one, letting you feel the joy of spending Christmas with someone important.

It’s the perfect track to sing at karaoke with your partner or friends to boost the holiday mood.

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1999Hitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku “1999” (Official Music Video)

1999 Yoake Bungaku

This song portrays a bittersweet story set on Christmas Eve, expressed through Hitsujibungaku’s distinctive worldview.

Set at the end of the century in 1999, it depicts the protagonist’s inner conflict and transformation through childhood memories and their relationship with a loved one.

Released digitally in December 2018, the track became an iconic song that rapidly boosted the band’s recognition.

It was also released on CD in 2019, with the limited first-press edition titled “1999 / Ningen datta.” Featuring a poignant yet powerful melody and lyrical, evocative lyrics, it’s a work that will likely resonate with listeners in their 30s as well.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to savor the Christmas atmosphere while spending a moment in quiet reflection.

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WISHstorm

WISH – Arashi (cover)

WISH Arashi

Even after their hiatus, each member of the nationally beloved idol group Arashi continues to command a presence.

Their 15th single, “WISH,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Boys Over Flowers, starring member Jun Matsumoto.

The arrangement that kicks off with an exhilarating chorus and the emotional guitar riff in the interlude bring the Christmas mood into full swing.

It’s a pop tune perfect for livening up karaoke during the holiday season, and one I’d love to hear men in their 30s—the generation that grew up with it—sing.

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Xmas with ULANA

LANA – Xmas with U (Official Music Video)

Xmas with ULANA

The much-talked-about young rapper and singer LANA delivers a velvety vocal performance that richly conveys the desire to spend special moments with a lover.

Released in December 2022, this track marks LANA’s first Christmas song.

Distinct from her previous, more street-oriented work, it boasts a poppy, glamorous finish.

The lyrics portray the subtleties of a relationship—peaceful moments with a partner as well as occasional quarrels—through iconic Christmas imagery, evoking a sense of deep connection with someone dear.

It’s perfect for couples to sing together, and also recommended for singing alone while thinking of that special person.

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