[For Seniors] Winter songs you'll want to hum along to. A collection of classic tunes recommended for BGM and recreational activities

Winter songs have a mysterious power to gently warm the heart, don’t they? Spending time listening to and singing Showa-era pop songs and children’s songs is a special moment that brings back nostalgic memories.

Masterpieces that depict snowy landscapes and warm melodies that resonate precisely because it’s a cold season naturally make you want to hum along.

This time, we will introduce winter songs that are familiar and enjoyable for older adults.

Enjoy clapping along, sharing fond memories, and spending time connecting hearts through music.

Playlist

[For Seniors] Winter songs you'll want to hum along to. A collection of classic tunes recommended for BGM and recreational activities
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Realm of the StarsSakushi: Sugitani Daikai / Sakkyoku: Chaaruzu Konvâzu		Winter Night Sky, Song of Memories
2	Outside, it’s a night of white snow.yoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s classic song “A Night of White Snow Outside”
3	Bean-throwing (Mamemaki)		The classic Setsubun song “Mame Maki” is a winter song.
4	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course, the classic song that poignantly sings of a winter farewell
5	Boat SongYashiro Aki		On a winter night, Aki Yashiro’s famous song “Funauta”
6	Come, springSakushi: Soma Gyofu / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryutaro		A child enduring the cold, waiting for the arrival of spring
7	My loverGorin Mayumi		Mayumi Itsuwa's soul-stirring ballad masterpiece
8	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		A heartwarming song that makes you feel the changing of the seasons
9	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s famous song “Come, Spring.”
10	Winter night		A beautiful winter hymn of unknown authorship, with lyrics that have changed
11	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s final masterpiece that sings of the hope to live
12	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		A classic of farewell and love: Masao Sen's soul-stirring song
13	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa's 'Tsugaru Strait—Winter Scene'
14	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		From 'Kita no Yado Kara' that moves hearts at karaoke
15	snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi’s “Yuki Tsubaki” is a song of hope
16	Lingering Snowiruka		Creating heartwarming memories with winter music
17	wintering swallowMori Masako		Masako Mori’s “Etto Tsubame” is a heartwarming song.
18	coniferNoguchi Goro		A song of winter’s loneliness and hope for renewal
19	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Okawa’s smash hit song “Love of the Showa Era”
20	Has the plum blossomed?Misora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s short songs capture the spirit of Japan.
21	Winter Constellationsakushi: horiuchi keizō		Song of the stars shining in the winter night sky
22	Valentine KissKunikyo Sayuri		A classic Valentine’s song, Sayuri Kokushō’s famous hit
23	Snow TrainMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic song depicting a snowy landscape and a train
24	fresh snowSakushi: Saeki Takao / Sakkyoku: Sasaki Shun’ichi		Katsuhiko Haida’s youthful song singing of the snowy mountains
25	You like whisky, don’t you?Ishikawa Sayuri		A jazz-style track to listen to at a bar at night
26	The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi		A classic enka song filled with deep emotion—a farewell ballad that resonates with the heart.
27	Pechka (a type of Russian masonry stove)Sakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		A scene of a family conversing by the fireplace on a snowy night
28	Octopus SongMonbushō shōka		Flying kites at New Year’s—nostalgic memories
29	campfireSakushi: Tatsumi Seika / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru		The Story of the Children's Song 'Makibi' about Burning Fallen Leaves
30	Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata		Sing of the early spring chill and the anticipation of spring
31	Mother’s Songkubota satoru		A heartwarming nursery tale depicting a mother's love
32	The Color of WinterYamaguchi Momoe		Yamaguchi Momoe’s winter masterpiece, expressing pure love.
33	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		The famous song Erimo Misaki by enka singer Shinichi Mori is a moving piece.
34	Tsugaru Jongara-bushiHosokawa Takashi		Tsugaru shamisen and Takashi Hosokawa’s folk songs
35	Ski Song		A ski song that depicts a world of silver snow
36	Winter Fantasykazan		Classic winter songs, warm lyrics, and human relationships
37	Silver Roaddaakudakkusu		A classic winter song that resonates with the heart of a lonely traveler
38	We Wish You A Merry Christmas		A 16th-century English folk song, a bright and festive piece
39	Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star		A musical work that reimagines a children's song about stars in a modern way
40	SubaruTanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s soul-stirring ballad that sings of life’s journey
41	Kantarō the North Wind Kid		The charm of the winter children’s song ‘Kitakaze Kozō no Kantarō’
42	winter scenery		The classic winter song “Fuyugeshiki” to be sung at the Christmas party
43	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic winter song, a bittersweet memory of love
44	Winter Constellation		Singing the constellations, a winter carol that resonates in the heart
45	Winter LightningArisu		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of a winter scene
46	Before winter comeskami fuusen		A classic hit by Kami Fusen, singing of summer memories and a reunion
47	snow-cappedTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s classic song “Yukigeshō” — a heartrending love ballad
48	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” is a heartwarming winter song.
49	Fallen leaves in the snowFuse Akira		Akira Fuse’s masterpiece, a celebrated song that captures the emotions of autumn.
50	bonfire		Bring joy to seniors with the hand-play song 'Takibi'
51	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
52	Silent Nightseika		The quiet, warm feeling of Christmas
53	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		Yujiro Ishihara’s poignant winter classic that resonates with the heart
54	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic “Yukiguni,” a passionate love song of winter.
55	snow		The winter children’s song “Yuki” is a famous tune that everyone knows.
56	lingering snowFunaki Kazuo		A gem-like ballad from the snowy country, singing of love and aching longing
57	A Journey Through Wind and SnowKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s famous song “Fusetsu Nagare Tabi” is perfect for winter.
58	You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko		Akiko Wada’s winter song warms the heart.
59	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		The winter classic “Yuki no Hana” soothes the heart.
60	Winter RivieraMori Shinichi		The winter Riviera, a nostalgic and heartwarming classic
61	Ozasiki SongMatsuo Kazuko Mahina Sutāzu		Kazuko Matsuo’s classic song—a heartrending love ballad set in Kyoto
62	The Makioka SistersItsuki Hiroshi		A song of aching longing and hope for a lost love
63	Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa		A masterpiece that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the emotions of people
64	Brr, it’s so cold.		The children's song 'Oosamu Kosamu' that depicts the cold of winter
65	Kantarō the North Wind Kiddōyō		Kantaro brings the arrival of winter and the cold wind
66	Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi “Wonderful Holiday,” a heartwarming classic
67	Dreams in secretRirī Jēzumu		Christmas, a song of the heart that pursues dreams
68	snowflowerGodai Natsuko		A famous song by Natsuko Godai that sings of the winter in her hometown and her mother's strength
69	A town where snow fallsTakayoshio		Sharing Memories with the Youth Song 'In the Snowy Town'
70	Winter SongKiroro		A heartwarming moment with winter songs
71	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Enjoying winter with Tatsuro Yamashita's 'Christmas Eve'
72	Ishikari ElegyKitahara Mirei		Mirei Kitahara’s Ishikari Elegy, a passionate song of Hokkaido
73	Pechka (a type of Russian masonry stove)		'Pechka' sung with friends gathered around the fireplace
74	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		Liven up the mood with the fun song 'Ii Yu da na' ('Nice Hot Bath').
75	Hymn to the Snowy Mountainsdaakudakkusu		A hymn to the mountains brimming with warmth
76	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic song “Kita Sakaba” is a masterpiece.