[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	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course, the classic song that poignantly sings of a winter farewell
4	Boat SongYashiro Aki		On a winter night, Aki Yashiro’s famous song “Funauta”
5	Bean-throwing (Mamemaki)		The classic Setsubun song “Mame Maki” is a winter song.
6	My loverGorin Mayumi		Mayumi Itsuwa's soul-stirring ballad masterpiece
7	Come, springSakushi: Soma Gyofu / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryutaro		A child enduring the cold, waiting for the arrival of spring
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	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa's 'Tsugaru Strait—Winter Scene'
12	snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi’s “Yuki Tsubaki” is a song of hope
13	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s final masterpiece that sings of the hope to live
14	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		From 'Kita no Yado Kara' that moves hearts at karaoke
15	wintering swallowMori Masako		Masako Mori’s “Etto Tsubame” is a heartwarming song.
16	coniferNoguchi Goro		A song of winter’s loneliness and hope for renewal
17	Waltz of StarlightSen Masao		A classic of farewell and love: Masao Sen's soul-stirring song
18	Lingering Snowiruka		Creating heartwarming memories with winter music
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	fresh snowSakushi: Saeki Takao / Sakkyoku: Sasaki Shun’ichi		Katsuhiko Haida’s youthful song singing of the snowy mountains
24	Snow TrainMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic song depicting a snowy landscape and a train
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	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		The famous song Erimo Misaki by enka singer Shinichi Mori is a moving piece.
28	The Color of WinterYamaguchi Momoe		Yamaguchi Momoe’s winter masterpiece, expressing pure love.
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	Winter Fantasykazan		Classic winter songs, warm lyrics, and human relationships
32	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
33	Ski Song		A ski song that depicts a world of silver snow
34	Mother’s Songkubota satoru		A heartwarming nursery tale depicting a mother's love
35	Octopus SongMonbushō shōka		Flying kites at New Year’s—nostalgic memories
36	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic winter song, a bittersweet memory of love
37	Winter Constellation		Singing the constellations, a winter carol that resonates in the heart
38	Kantarō the North Wind Kid		The charm of the winter children’s song ‘Kitakaze Kozō no Kantarō’
39	Silver Roaddaakudakkusu		A classic winter song that resonates with the heart of a lonely traveler
40	Tsugaru Jongara-bushiHosokawa Takashi		Tsugaru shamisen and Takashi Hosokawa’s folk songs
41	We Wish You A Merry Christmas		A 16th-century English folk song, a bright and festive piece
42	Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star		A musical work that reimagines a children's song about stars in a modern way
43	winter scenery		The classic winter song “Fuyugeshiki” to be sung at the Christmas party
44	SubaruTanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s soul-stirring ballad that sings of life’s journey
45	Before winter comeskami fuusen		A classic hit by Kami Fusen, singing of summer memories and a reunion
46	bonfire		Bring joy to seniors with the hand-play song 'Takibi'
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	Silent Nightseika		The quiet, warm feeling of Christmas
50	Winter LightningArisu		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of a winter scene
51	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic “Yukiguni,” a passionate love song of winter.
52	Fallen leaves in the snowFuse Akira		Akira Fuse’s masterpiece, a celebrated song that captures the emotions of autumn.
53	snow		The winter children’s song “Yuki” is a famous tune that everyone knows.
54	The Makioka SistersItsuki Hiroshi		A song of aching longing and hope for a lost love
55	Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa		A masterpiece that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the emotions of people
56	Always keep your dreamsHashi Yukio / Yoshinaga Sayuri		A nostalgic classic is loved across generations.
57	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		Yujiro Ishihara’s poignant winter classic that resonates with the heart
58	lingering snowFunaki Kazuo		A gem-like ballad from the snowy country, singing of love and aching longing
59	Brr, it’s so cold.		The children's song 'Oosamu Kosamu' that depicts the cold of winter
60	You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko		Akiko Wada’s winter song warms the heart.
61	Ozasiki SongMatsuo Kazuko Mahina Sutāzu		Kazuko Matsuo’s classic song—a heartrending love ballad set in Kyoto
62	Kantarō the North Wind Kiddōyō		Kantaro brings the arrival of winter and the cold wind
63	Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi “Wonderful Holiday,” a heartwarming classic
64	Dreams in secretRirī Jēzumu		Christmas, a song of the heart that pursues dreams
65	snowflowerGodai Natsuko		A famous song by Natsuko Godai that sings of the winter in her hometown and her mother's strength
66	Winter SongKiroro		A heartwarming moment with winter songs
67	A Journey Through Wind and SnowKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s famous song “Fusetsu Nagare Tabi” is perfect for winter.
68	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Enjoying winter with Tatsuro Yamashita's 'Christmas Eve'
69	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		The winter classic “Yuki no Hana” soothes the heart.
70	Ishikari ElegyKitahara Mirei		Mirei Kitahara’s Ishikari Elegy, a passionate song of Hokkaido
71	Winter RivieraMori Shinichi		The winter Riviera, a nostalgic and heartwarming classic
72	Pechka (a type of Russian masonry stove)		'Pechka' sung with friends gathered around the fireplace
73	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		Liven up the mood with the fun song 'Ii Yu da na' ('Nice Hot Bath').
74	Hymn to the Snowy Mountainsdaakudakkusu		A hymn to the mountains brimming with warmth
75	A town where snow fallsTakayoshio		Sharing Memories with the Youth Song 'In the Snowy Town'
76	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic song “Kita Sakaba” is a masterpiece.