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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] (51–60)

Gift of the Holy NightMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata – “A Gift on the Holy Night” Music Video

Hata Motohiro - Gift of the Holy Night

When it comes to Motohiro Hata’s winter songs, this Christmas-themed track is definitely the one to recommend for December! The lyrics gently depict winter scenery and human warmth, and they really resonate with the heart.

It’s included on the album Blue Scenery, released in December 2015, and it was also used in a commercial for House “Hokkaido Stew.” The gentle vocals and heartwarming melody are perfect for a cold winter night.

It’s a great pick for anyone who wants to cherish time spent with someone special, or the feelings you have for them.

If you plan to sing it at karaoke, be mindful that the pitch is a bit high, but lowering the key will make it easier to sing!

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Cowardly Santasense of shame

Cowardly Santa

Cowardly Santa's Shame

Shuchishin is a three-man male idol group formed as a project unit from the quiz variety show “Quiz! Hexagon II.” Their third and final single, “Yowamushi Santa” (Cowardly Santa), was used as the campaign song for Fuji TV’s event “HOT☆FANTASY ODAIBA 2008–2009” and became a big hit.

With lyrics that evoke the group’s character and a refreshing melody, the song likely stuck in the ears of many listeners at the time, transcending the bounds of a simple quiz-show project.

For men in their 30s—the generation that grew up with it—it’s a Christmas song you’ll want to gather three friends to sing.

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Silent EveMidori Karashima

Silent Eve / Midori Karashima

Silent Eve Midori Karashima

This is the ninth single by singer-songwriter Midori Karashima, known not only for her melodies but also for the highly acclaimed sophistication of her lyrics.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Christmas Eve,” it has become a Christmas staple and Karashima’s biggest hit.

It has been covered by many musicians, so plenty of people have likely heard it even if they’re from different generations.

With lyrics themed around parting that tighten the heart, it’s a recommended winter song for people in their 30s—who often go to karaoke with a wide range of age groups.

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chicken riceMasatoshi Hamada / Noriyuki Makihara

chicken rice

Chicken Rice Hamada Masatoshi / Noriyuki Makihara

It’s a moving Christmas song sung by Masatoshi Hamada from Downtown and singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara! Released in 2004, it’s a song many people in their 30s will be very familiar with.

The lyrics were written by Hitoshi Matsumoto based on his own childhood experiences, and Hamada’s unadorned vocals really moved a lot of listeners.

Since there are many low notes, it’s especially recommended for men with lower voices.

That said, there are also high notes in the chorus and other parts, so it might be a good idea to split the parts between two people—one with a lower voice and one with a higher voice.

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[For Your 30s] A Roundup of Karaoke Songs to Sing at Christmas [2025] (61–70)

Merry ChristmasBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN『Merry Christmas』Full Ver.

Merry ChristmasBUMP OF CHICKEN

For those in their 30s, BUMP OF CHICKEN is probably right on the nose for your generation, isn’t it? This song was released in 2009, and its narrative lyrics, so characteristic of Motoo Fujiwara, are striking.

It carries a certain wistfulness while also conveying a happy vibe.

It’s a soft, glittering song that’s perfect for Christmas, so I recommend singing it at karaoke around this time of year.

Just be aware that the track is nearly seven minutes long, so keep that in mind when you choose it at karaoke!

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We are.Do As Infinity

Do As Infinity / We are.

We are.Do As Infinity

Here’s a winter song I recommend when you want to feel sparkling and positive: “We are” by Do As Infinity.

Released as a single in 2000, it uses shooting stars as its concept and sings about the miracle of meeting someone.

It may not be a straightforward Christmas song, but there’s an English lyric near the end that depicts the holy night.

The track is packed with D.

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’s pop sensibilities, and Tomiko Van’s expansive vocals feel so pleasant you might just swoon.

The guitar riff strikes a perfect balance between stylish and approachable, and the strings add to a light, exhilarating sense of momentum—making it great not only for karaoke, but also highly recommended for a drive!

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Santa ClausELLEGARDEN

Ellegarden-Santaclaus Live

Santa Claus ELLEGARDEN

This song, included on an album released in 2002, should be familiar to many thirty-something fans of Japanese rock.

It’s packed with ELLEGARDEN’s signature charm—catchy, irresistibly singable melodies and dynamic shifts that keep the song exciting.

If you’re going to karaoke with fellow rock lovers, this is the perfect track to get everyone hyped! Even teens and people in their twenties who didn’t listen to them in real time know their songs, so you can all enjoy it together.

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