Winter songs in 90s J-pop: a roundup of popular winter tunes

The J-pop scene of the ’90s was truly a golden era—a time when CDs sold explosively and countless mega-hits were born.

It was also an era when numerous winter songs colored the streets.

Cityscapes glowing with illuminations, white breaths in the cold air, moments spent with someone special.

When you picture those winter scenes, don’t the winter songs of that time naturally resonate in your heart? From bittersweet yet warm ballads to pop numbers that hype up Christmas, this article delivers a rich selection of ’90s J-pop winter tunes—from massive hits to hidden gems.

Whether you’re reminiscing about those days or discovering them for the first time, enjoy these exquisite tracks along with the winter air!

Playlist

Winter songs in 90s J-pop: a roundup of popular winter tunes
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Winter, againGLAY		A representative winter song and a classic by GLAY.
2	White LoveSPEED		SPEED’s winter song was a massive hit, selling 2 million copies.
3	DEPARTURESglobe		A classic winter hit from the ’90s: globe’s masterpiece
4	Because it’s a cold nightTRF		Winter song “Because It’s a Cold Night,” a moving classic
5	Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids' classic winter song
6	BreathLaputa		Laputa’s winter masterpiece, an artistic beauty
7	STRIPE!Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s classic winter song used in a commercial
8	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		T.M.R’s winter song “WHITE BREATH”
9	SNOWB’z		B’z’s hidden gem ballad
10	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		B’z’s classic songs are loved by people of all ages.
11	Blame of the Winter RoadDragon Ash		A lyrical song introduction by Dragon Ash
12	Almost to the parkTHE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS		THE MAD CAPSULE MARKET’S lyrical winter classic
13	Miracle Starter ~Snow Flakes in the Future~V6		A hidden gem by V6, an upbeat winter song
14	Winter OrcaKirinji		A classic winter song with a sea-creature motif
15	winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc’s winter classic “winter fall” is a big hit
16	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s Winter Songs: The Birth and Appeal of Masterpieces
17	LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY “LOVER SOUL” hit song
18	Season TrainRAZZ MA TAZZ		A beloved autumn–winter classic by RAZZ MA TAZZ, a heartwarming song.
19	somedayyuzu		A moving piece that expresses the winter atmosphere and emotions
20	Christmas Love (After the Tears, White Snow Falls)Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A classic Southern (All Stars) hit that poignantly sings of winter scenery
21	My Desire ～Beyond Winter～Sing Like Talking		A winter classic by SING LIKE TALKING
22	Let’s Play Winterhitomi		hitomi's winter song debut work
23	Christmas For YouMaeda Nobuteru		Toru Maeda's Christmas ballad song
24	Winter has comeKatō Noriko		Noriko Kato’s warm songs of the winter of 1998
25	falling over youChisato		Chisato’s romantic winter single
26	I won’t be back until Christmas.Shonentai		A hidden gem by Shonentai, a rock tune with a striking guitar
27	Memorable ChristmasOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s classic winter ballad
28	powder snowCURIO		The 90s CURIO classic, a winter vibe
29	Winter SongKiroro		Kiroro's classic winter song with an unforgettable singing voice
30	snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel’s winter song “snow drop”
31	Winter Fantasykazan		A cousin’s winter love story resonates with the heart.
32	BLUE TEARSJUDY AND MARY		A representative winter classic by JUDY AND MARY
33	Entrust me with eternity.DEEN		DEEN’s poignant love song depicted in a winter city
34	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s winter songs and signature hits
35	Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo		Released in ’81, became popular with a ’92 drama
36	Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi		A winter song by Masatoshi Hamada produced by Tamio Okuda
37	A New Door: Winter Sunflower(s)ZARD		A winter song by ZARD, a heartwarming classic with gentle vocals.
38	appearsHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s poignant winter love song
39	Silent EveKarashima Midori		Midori Karashima's classic hit 'Silent Eve' becomes a success
40	Winter SweaterBLANKEY JET CITY		90s rock band, song of intense emotions
41	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s classic song “PIECE OF MY WIS”
42	Somewhere in a distant town…Nagayama Miho		Miho Nakayama's iconic song that represents the 1990s
43	SNOW BLINDyazaru		Nomura Securities commercial song, a classic that sings the emotions of winter
44	Blue SnowBEGIN		A youthful Christmas song by BEGIN from Okinawa
45	Angels of DecemberMy Little Lover		My Little Lover, a classic that warms the winter heart
46	Choo Choo TRAINZoo		ZOO's classic song 'Choo Choo TRAIN' is legendary.
47	A Kiss on Holy NightB’z		The Appeal and Characteristics of B’z’s Christmas Songs
48	KAN’s Christmas SongKAN		KAN's thoughts on a Christmas song
49	I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi		Tomomi Kahala’s winter song “I BELIEVE” is a classic.
50	A Fateful EncounterCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE and ASKA Winter Love Song 'Meguriai' (Fated Encounter)
51	loadTHE toraburyū		The true story behind George Takahashi’s classic song “Road”
52	Winter SongDREAMS COME TRUE		Moving English masterpieces that color the winter
53	Snowy WeekendImai Miki		Miki Imai’s heartrending snowy scenery and resolve
54	Another OrionFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s classic song “Another Orion”
55	Together…MAX		MAX’s wistful winter love song resonates with the heart.
56	I can’t wait until ChristmasWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe: a classic winter song that sings of pure love
57	ChristmasJUDY AND MARY		A heartwarming Christmas song by JUDY AND MARY
58	Midwinter RomanceElefanto Kashimashi		Elekashi’s classic winter song warms the heart.
59	I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi		A classic hit from the ’90s: a winter song by Kōmi Hirose
60	The Night When Holy Bells Resoundtanpopo		A song that sings of the joy and warmth of Christmas
61	POWDER SNOWHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s winter song “POWDER SNOW”
62	A Snowy ChristmasDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s winter classic “Snowy Christmas”
63	Winter BalladFIELD OF VIEW		A winter ballad with a clear, translucent melody that moves the heart
64	I want to see you.sawada chikako		The signature song of Chikaco Sawada: the heartrending feelings of a winter farewell
65	Heart of XmasFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s Christmas classic, a heartwarming love song
66	Memorial SnowTRF		A heartwarming song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of winter
67	Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe		A famous globe song that depicts the feelings of winter love
68	Jin jin jingle bellMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s songs that feel like Christmas
69	White Silent NightSHAZNA		SHAZNA’s hit singles, No. 1 songs
70	Love is…Kawamura Ryuuichi		Ryuichi Kawamura’s winter hit song
71	Christmassaruganseki		Iconic winter songs of the ’90s: ballads of love and youth
72	Christmas timeDEEN		A ballad singing of love that echoes on a winter night
73	Christmas without snowTahara Toshihiko		A bittersweet winter ballad brimming with Christmas spirit
74	Present for YouChekkāzu		A poignant love song where winter scenery and feelings of love melt into one another
75	white keySuzuki Ami		A classic winter song, a renowned ballad written and composed by Tetsuya Komuro
76	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		Pure lyrics that vow eternal love and a warm melody
77	Burnin’X’masT.M.Revolution		Takanori Nishikawa’s heartrending love song echoes on a winter night.
78	The Magic of DecemberMakihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s heartwarming winter song
79	Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi’s Christmas commercial song, an upbeat track
80	Peach ChristmasOkamura Yasuyuki		Christmas song, Yasuyuki Okamura’s classic
81	Hallelujah in the snowMOON CHILD		A classic winter song that sings of love in the snow
82	Scarletsupittsu		Theme song of Spitz’s classic hit “Scarlett”
83	SNOW DANCEDREAMS COME TRUE		A winter classic: parting and the changing of the seasons
84	promiseHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s “promise”: a winter song with a summer breeze
85	My Baby Grand ~Wanting Warmth~ZARD		Izumi Sakai's heartwarming winter breakup song lyrics
86	BRAVO! Nippon: A Fantasy of Snow and IceHikaru GENJI		A winter fantasy painted by the Olympic cheer song
87	White MemoriesWANDS		“White Memories” is a bittersweet song about snow and love.
88	Primalorijinarurabu		A passionate love song, a moving echo on a winter night
89	Sentimental City RomanceDōjima Kōhei		A masterpiece that portrays a winter scene and bittersweet emotions
90	Merry X’mas,I Love Youkuroyume		Love and sorrow woven into a Christmas song
91	By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi		Christmas, Junichi Inagaki's classic song
92	A town where it snowsUNICORN		UNICORN's monumental single 'A Town Where It Snows'
93	Who is knocking on the door?Ozawa Kenji		Shibuya-kei's Kenji Ozawa scores a huge hit with his Christmas song
94	Snow, Moon, and FlowersKudō Shizuka		Hit songs by Miyuki Nakajima and Shizuka Kudo
95	Midwinter MemoriesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s heartwarming winter classic from the ’90s
96	White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)		A love song about a Christmas breakup
97	Sweet Snow MagicSutaadasuto Rebyuu		Stardust Revue's classic winter song
98	North Wind ~May It Reach You~Makihara Noriyuki		A poignant winter song, an emotional expression that resonates with the heart
99	I’ll surely never forgetZARD		A heartwarming ZARD classic that sings of hope and strength
100	a walk in the parkAmuro Namie		A heartwarming winter classic by Namie Amuro
101	DEAR…againHirose Kōmi		A wistful winter love song, a classic by Kohmi Hirose