Kurisumasu no Yoru - Japan

Yuki ga mau kono yoru ni, hikari wa yureru,
Futari aruku kono machi, hitomi kagayaku,
Te o tsunagi, omoi o komete,
Kono toki o wasurenai, ai o kanjite.

Kurisumasu no yoru, anata to futari,
Yuki no naka de, yume o kanaeru,
Kurisumasu no yoru, kokoro ga hitotsu,
Mamorou, kono yoru o, itsumade mo zutto.

Akari no shita, aruite yuku,
Hohoemi kawasu, yuki no shizuku,
Kimi to iru toki, kienai omoi,
Kurisumasu no yoru, futari no yume.

Sekai ga mawaru, yuki wa furitsumoru,
Anata to boku no, toki wa tomaru,
Kono yoru ni chikau, itsumo futari,
Kurisumasu no yoru, eien ni.

Kurisumasu no yoru, anata to futari,
Yuki no naka de, yume o kanaeru,
Kurisumasu no yoru, kokoro ga hitotsu,
Mamorou, kono yoru o, itsumade mo zutto.

Kurisumasu no yoru,
Futari no eien.

More Chistmas songs from Japan

Christmas in Japan is celebrated quite differently compared to Western countries, as it is not a traditional holiday. However, it has gained popularity, particularly as a time for couples and friends to exchange gifts, enjoy festive lights, and share special meals. Christmas in Japan is often seen as a time for spreading happiness rather than a religious celebration. Christmas Eve is the most important day, akin to Valentine's Day in the West, with couples enjoying romantic dinners. One popular culinary tradition is eating "Christmas cake," which is typically a light sponge cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream.

While many people in Japan are not Christian, the holiday has become a secular festivity, marked by elaborate decorations, shopping events, and beautiful illuminations in cities. Families sometimes also partake in the unique tradition of eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for Christmas, a trend that started in the 1970s thanks to a successful marketing campaign. Although it's not a national holiday, Christmas in Japan is a time for joy, indulgence, and gift-giving, with much of the focus being on couples and close friends rather than religious ceremonies or large family gatherings.

Music plays a key role in creating a festive atmosphere, and Japan has embraced both Western Christmas carols and local interpretations of holiday songs. Pop music stars often release Christmas singles, adding a modern twist to the season. Traditional carols, often translated into Japanese, are played in public spaces, shopping malls, and during holiday events.