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

Mr.SnowmanNEW!E-girls

e-girls / Mr.Snowman

This pop tune depicts a love that boldly tries to reach someone who stands before you, cold and towering like snow.

Its catchy melody and fast-paced electro sound express both the heartache of being unable to take that first step toward him and the determined, positive feelings of not giving up.

Released in November 2014 as E-girls’ 12th single, it was featured in commercials for UHA Mikakuto’s e-ma throat lozenges and Prince Hotels’ snow resorts, and peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The music video, evoking a shimmering white world, is dreamlike and perfectly heightens the mood of winter romance.

It’s a winter song that’s perfect for those moments when you need a push in love or want to get hyped with friends at karaoke.

Winter MagicNEW!KARA

KARA – Winter Magic

KARA’s fifth Japanese single, released in October 2011, is a romantic mid-tempo love song that depicts the feelings of winter romance.

Written and composed by Simon Isogai, it blends a warm, ’90s J-pop-inspired melody with crystal-clear vocals.

Interweaving imagery of snow and starry skies, the song delicately conveys a poignant longing for a lover’s warmth on a cold winter night, striking an appealing balance between intimate storytelling and a sense of dynamism.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, sold over 120,000 copies in total, and was certified Gold by the RIAJ.

It is also included on the Japanese album “Super Girl.” It’s the perfect track for a special Christmas-season night with your partner, or for quietly spending a winter evening while thinking of someone dear.

Winter and SpringNEW!back number

back number – Winter and Spring

Released for streaming in January 2024, this song is a gentle love ballad that warms the heart on cold winter nights.

Its appeal lies in lyrics that delicately portray a wavering love as the seasons shift from winter to spring, expressing with nuance the budding sense of romance and anticipation that emerges while the air is still chilly.

It’s the perfect track for those who are hopeful for the start of a new romance or who want to tenderly sing about their feelings for someone special.

Snow SmileNEW!BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Snow Smile"

It’s a bittersweet yet warm love song that uses the winter chill as an excuse to bring two people closer together.

Released in December 2002 as their fifth single, it carefully portrays smiles spilling out on snowless streets, a relationship that remains parallel, and two people whose strides don’t match.

The fade-out ending—unusual for BUMP OF CHICKEN—is also striking.

Many listeners have resonated with the protagonist, who continues walking while holding memories of someone precious close to their heart.

Its relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing, too!

Wonderful DayTwice

TWICE「Wonderful Day」Special Stage

A heartwarming J-POP number by TWICE that sings of bittersweet feelings and hope against a winter backdrop.

Through images of snow and stars, it expresses the expectation that wishes will come true and the feelings for someone special.

It’s a track included on the Japan-original single “Doughnut,” released in December 2021, featuring a gentle melody with all members sharing vocal parts.

There’s also an episode where Dahyun arranged it as a Christmas song, drawing fans’ attention.

It’s a perfect song for people in their 30s, balancing maturity and cuteness.

Sing it together at year-end gatherings or Christmas parties, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

White ChristmasMINAMI

[MV] MINAMI – White Christmas

Just hearing the quintessentially Christmas-like chime of bells and the sparkling band ensemble is enough to make even those who aren’t that into Christmas feel a little cheerful, isn’t it? Released in October 2023 as MINAMI’s long-awaited single, the song also drew attention as her first work for which she took on writing all the lyrics.

Featuring an approachable melody and a dreamlike sound befitting a winter song, it portrays the thrill and exhilaration of a protagonist falling in love.

The scene of hurrying through a town adorned with white snow and scarves to meet a lover further heightens the feeling of romance.

It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to soak up the Christmas atmosphere while reveling in those surging emotions!

Christmas EveYuri

Yuuri 'Christmas Eve' Official Music Video

As a ballad that sings of the loneliness of Christmas, Yuuri’s song has been drawing attention.

Its delicate imagery—likening a fading love to the light of a candle—is especially striking.

Memories of a former lover and the faint hope that they might meet again someday create a bittersweet yet warm atmosphere.

Released in November 2022, the track was also included on the album “Ni,” which came out in March of the following year.

The music video captures the transience of a winter night, leaving a visual impression that resonates emotionally.

It’s perfect for those who spend Christmas alone or have experienced parting with someone dear.

And if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to touch the hearts of those around you.