Winter songs that were hits in the 2000s. Classic winter anthems that never lose their shine.
In the 2000s, many timeless hits were born—songs like Remioromen’s “Konayuki” and Mika Nakashima’s “Yuki no Hana,” which are still loved by people of all ages today.
For those who remember when these songs were topping the charts, they likely feel especially familiar.
In this article, we’ve gathered winter songs from the 2000s—from dazzling tracks that make you hum along to exquisite ballads with beautiful melodies.
Please use this playlist as background music to reminisce about winter memories or to relax and enjoy this year’s winter at your own pace!
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Winter songs that were hits in the 2000s. Timeless classic winter songs (21–30)
White BeachHY
Released as a single in 2006 by HY, a mixture band from Okinawa, this work is one of their signature songs from their early days.
From the opening lines, the parched wind, hints of winter, and scenes of white beaches weave a unique atmosphere that delicately captures the shifting seasons particular to the subtropics.
The refreshing guitar sound, warm vocals, and nostalgic melody resonate pleasantly, giving it a curious charm that makes you want to listen during the colder months.
Performed since the era of their early album Departure, it has remained a staple at their live shows.
Whether you’re spending a winter night reminiscing about a distant summer or feeling a sudden pang of wistfulness at the turn of the seasons, the song’s gentle warmth will be there to keep you company.
snowTHC!!
Released independently in 2003 and re-released on a major label in 2005, this track by the Shonan-born crossover band THC!! is a classic that conjures warm memories in wintertime.
KANAMI’s translucent vocals intertwine exquisitely with Ritz’s groovy rap, while the hardcore-rooted, powerful band sound delivers a heat that won’t yield to the cold.
Set against a landscape of softly falling white, the lyrics—like holding onto feelings that won’t fade—are bittersweet yet forward-looking, conveying the protagonist’s determination to etch irreplaceable memories into their heart.
Chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s CDTV, it’s a song you’ll want to revisit every winter—perfect for nights spent with someone special or quiet moments of solitary reflection.
Winter MemoriesMONGOL800
This track is packed with bright, heartwarming messages.
Riding a lively ska rhythm, MONGOL800 sings about the joy of welcoming winter alongside Okinawa’s nature, like the sea and sky.
The bell tones and chorus heighten the festive mood, making it a song that naturally brings a smile to your face.
Released in December 2003 as the first track on the 8cm single “Yorokobi no Uta,” the single became the first indie release ever to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s the perfect number for when you want to feel a touch of sunny, tropical air on a cold winter’s night or liven up a Christmas party!
snowNakanomori BAND
A winter classic written and composed by Masatoshi Mashima, beautifully performed by Nakanomori BAND.
Against a backdrop of white, piling snow, a bittersweet story unfolds in which distant memories and warmth quietly return.
It opens with images of snow drifting down onto everyday scenes like the morning assembly platform and cherry tree branches, and features striking lyrics where the scent and echoes of someone nostalgic fall into the heart like tiny particles.
Released in October 2007 as the double A-side single “Isoburavo/Yuki,” it was also selected for power play on Nippon TV’s “Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER.” It’s a song that gently stays with you on a winter night when you find yourself wanting to drift into old memories.
Song of X’smapSMAP
A song performed at the end of 2004 by SMAP, the five-member group that thrived as a national idol and disbanded in 2016, as the theme for the drama “X’smap: Tora to Raion to Gonin no Otoko.” After initially being released exclusively via digital distribution, it was officially put on CD in January 2005 as the B-side to the single “Tomodachi e ~Say What You Will~.” With vivid imagery set on a holy night and lyrics that depict the joy of loving someone and being loved in return, it carries a message that anyone can be the star.
Composed by Yoko Kanno, its warm and emotive melody resonates in the heart—a ballad that colors the time spent with someone special on a winter night.