[1980s J-Pop] Popular winter songs: from chart-toppers to hidden gems!
Thanks to eternally beloved hits and the renewed appreciation for city pop, many masterpiece songs from Japanese music of the 1980s continue to be loved by people of all ages even now, well into the 2020s.
With the resort boom and the popularity of leisure activities, a stream of glamorous winter hits was also released.
In this article, we present winter hit songs from 1980s Japanese music!
We’ll cover everything from massive hits everyone knows to hidden gems that weren’t singles but have become beloved winter staples.
If you spent your youth in the ’80s, these will feel nostalgic; if you’re not from that generation, they’ll feel fresh—so be sure to check them out.
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[80s J‑Pop] Popular winter songs: From chart-topping hits to hidden gems! (91–100)
Winteramin
A song included on the 1983 album “P.S.
Anata e…” by Aming, the duo of Takako Okamura and Haruko Kato.
This track is Haruko Kato’s solo number.
It was originally released by singer-songwriter Junko Yagami, and its mood differs slightly from Yagami’s version.
The lyrics express a poignant longing for a loved one from whom the singer parted on a cold winter day.
Christmas Dayofukōsu
This is the song included on the B-side of Off Course’s 22nd single, “Into the Love.” It is an original Christmas song produced for an FM radio program.
The song was later self-covered by Oda on the album “LOOKING BACK 2.”
Winter GardenMatsuda Seiko
A song included on the 1980 album “North Wind.” It was Seiko Matsuda’s first Christmas song.
Her lustrous vocals are beautiful and match the winter scenes that make you long for someone.
It’s a song about a sweet, girlish heart in the second winter since a relationship began, hoping to deepen their love from here on.
Perhaps it evokes the image of strolling through a winter cityscape.
If it played in town, it might stir a touch of nostalgia along with a more grown-up feeling.
DING DONGPurinsesu Purinsesu
This is a song included on Princess Princess’s fourth album, “LOVERS.” It was also used in a JR East commercial.
The band had been creating albums with live performances in mind, but with this album they decided to try including songs meant to be listened to on the album itself, leading to tracks arranged without the assumption of being performed live.
North Wind StoryCHAGE and ASKA
A heartwarming song that you’ll want to listen to as the winter cold sets in.
Released as a single by CHAGE and ASKA in October 1982, it’s also well known as the CM song for Myojo Foods’ “Charumera.” A warm, ballad-like piece that blends folk and pop, it delicately portrays lost love and parting, carried by the north wind.
ASKA’s vocals and the simple acoustic sound leave a strong impression, creating a wistful atmosphere that seeps into the listener’s heart.
The wintery melody and lyrics beautifully depict the pain of heartbreak and the hope of reunion.
It’s a recommended track for those troubled by love or for moments when you want to think of someone special.