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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 People in Their 30s] A Roundup of Karaoke Songs to Sing at Christmas [2025] (21–30)

Winter, againGLAY

GLAY / Winter, again

Winter, againGLAY

This song is GLAY’s best-selling single.

GLAY is a Japanese rock band that sparked a social phenomenon.

They’re a band full of true masterpieces, and for people in their 30s, this track is probably indispensable.

The distinctive intro riff played by HISASHI was created with the instruction to imagine a freezing blizzard, and it captures that perfectly.

As a winter song, it’s one of their signature tracks.

Definitely try singing it at karaoke.

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White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)

Shiroi Christmas

White Christmas - JUN SKY WALKER(S)

When Christmas approaches, it always comes to mind.

For those born in the ’80s, it may feel especially familiar.

It’s a popular song from J(S)W, a rock band, released as their third single in 1989.

Because they were known for their punk numbers, it was a good kind of shock at the time.

The chorus melody and lyrics are simple, and once you hear them, they just sink right in.

It brings back those sweet-and-sour memories of youth—taking the plunge, hesitating, all of that.

A timeless classic that seeps into you with a band sound that feels both wistful and warm.

It’s great fun to sing along, too.

They even did a self-cover in 2018.

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[For Your 30s] A Roundup of Karaoke Songs to Sing at Christmas [2025] (31–40)

Hurry XmasL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

Hurry Xmas

Hurry XmasL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

If you’re in your 30s, there’s a good chance you once got caught up in the whole “L’Arc or GLAY?” excitement.

L’Arc~en~Ciel is one of those bands that dominated the music scene, and this is their Christmas song.

It’s an upbeat track with a light tempo, perfect for getting the crowd going if there are L’Arc fans around! Hyde’s sultry vocals are on full display, which might make you hesitate to sing it yourself, but don’t sweat the small stuff—just have fun and sing your heart out!

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Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids

KinKi Kids “Cinderella Christmas” Music Video

Cinderella Christmas KinKi Kids

This is the fifth single by KinKi Kids, a male idol duo who were Johnny’s first duo and the first group from the Kansai region, and who continue to be active today while also pursuing energetic solo careers.

Released as a double A-side with “Happy Happy Greeting,” the song’s lyrics evoke the story of the fairy tale Cinderella and have a heartwarming feel.

With an arrangement that features Christmas-like tones and a lively rhythm, it’s easy to sing and get the crowd going at karaoke.

It’s a recommended Christmas song for holiday karaoke, and a fun duet choice for people in their 30s—the generation that grew up with it.

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Wonderful HolidayMariya Takeuchi

Mariya Takeuchi - Wonderful Holiday

A Wonderful Holiday Mariya Takeuchi

Often dubbed a “singer-songwriter full-time housewife,” Mariya Takeuchi is a singer-songwriter whose career balancing music and home life has won broad support.

“Sutekina Holiday,” included on her 31st single Nostalgia, has long been beloved as the commercial song for KFC Japan’s Christmas products.

Its dreamy sound featuring strings and harp, paired with a pop melody, is something many people associate with the start of the Christmas season.

It’s a timeless pop tune that never loses its charm, and a great pick for karaoke during the holidays.

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Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

"Itsuka no Merry Christmas" B’z / Full with Lyrics (cover) by Marody♪

Someday’s Merry Christmas B’z

If you’re in your 30s, chances are you’re quite familiar with their songs regardless of gender.

This track, released in 1992, is so popular that it’s often considered the quintessential B’z love ballad.

It also enjoys enduring popularity, appearing every year in J-pop Christmas song rankings.

It’s a rare, gently toned song for B’z, filled with heartrending emotions—so be sure to sing it with feeling.

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Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasHikaru Utada

If you’re a woman in your 30s, there’s a good chance you listened to a lot of Hikaru Utada’s songs.

This track portrays the dynamic between a man and a woman before they start dating, from a woman’s perspective.

As the title “Can’t Wait ’Til Christmas” and the lyrics suggest, the message isn’t about making Christmas a special day, but about always cherishing your loved one and expressing your feelings on ordinary days too.

It’s a perfect recommendation for couples in their 30s, as it helps you remember those feelings that are easy to forget in a long-term relationship.

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