A collection of timeless classics! Exquisite winter songs recommended for people in their 50s
For those in their 50s born between fiscal years 1965 and 1974, what songs come to mind when you hear “winter songs”? This generation likely spent their youth around 1981 to 2000, right in step with the rise of the J-pop scene, listening to countless hit tunes.
Here, we’ll introduce winter songs recommended for people in their 50s.
These are timeless classics that haven’t faded with the changing times—be sure to give them a listen!
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A collection of timeless classics! Exquisite winter songs recommended for people in their 50s (11–20)
Silent EveKarashima Midori
A song with a delicate, beautiful melody that gently embraces a winter night.
Midori Karashima’s translucent voice carefully weaves the feelings of a woman who, while bearing the pain of heartbreak and loneliness, resolves to face forward and keep walking.
Released in November 1990, this piece resonated with many as a masterpiece that quietly stood by the hearts of women choosing calm over the glitz of the bubble era.
It has long been cherished as a Christmas standard.
A heartwarming track perfect for a winter night, to enjoy at a leisurely pace while gazing out the window.
White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)
A winter classic by JUN SKY WALKER(S) that carries the spirit of ’80s rock.
Its wistful melody evokes swirling snow, and the lyrics about parting with a lover pierce the heart.
Released in November 1989, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts and was also featured in a Panasonic CD radio-cassette player commercial.
The protagonist’s feelings as they look back on bygone days under a wintry sky are conveyed through a crystal-clear vocal.
A masterpiece winter song you’ll want to listen to on Christmas night while thinking of someone dear.
Winter SongKiroro
This is one of Kiroro’s signature songs, expressing the quiet and gentle atmosphere of winter.
The lyrics depict powdery snow falling on a distant town and giving people dreams, warming the listener’s heart.
Released in November 1998 as their third single, it was also used in a Meiji Seika commercial in 2001.
For those in their 50s, it may overlap with memories of their youth.
It’s a heartwarming J-pop number you’ll want to listen to on a winter night while gazing out the window.
I want to seize happiness.Hirose Kōmi
A song packed with the charm of the Winter Queen, Kōmi Hirose.
The lyrics portray the give-and-take of romance while directly expressing a desire to grasp ideal happiness.
From everyday scenes like morning calls, shopping, and dining at a restaurant, to the anticipation of a proposal, the song’s structure captures the very heart of a girl in love.
Released as a single in December 1994, it was featured in an Alpen commercial.
Sing it while reminiscing about those days when your heart fluttered over Christmas dates and choosing the perfect gift!
The Color of WinterYamaguchi Momoe
Momoe Yamaguchi, who enjoyed unwavering popularity as one of the defining idol singers of the 1970s.
Her seventh single, released in 1974, features a serene, ballad-like melody and restrained vocals that seep into the heart.
The lyrics—detailing the permitted shade of lipstick and a pure, budding love—delicately portray the scene of a distant romance, overlaying the chill and poignancy of winter.
Spending six weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon chart and becoming her first single to top the rankings, this work marked a turning point that signaled a deepening expressive power beyond the confines of idol pop.
An unfading winter classic you’ll want to listen to when you wish to quietly face your feelings of love.
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
A gem of a ballad, richly expressing the bittersweet feelings of winter love, has been delivered by Keisuke Kuwata.
It’s a moving piece that looks back on warm memories of love, as if wrapped in snow, with a sense of blessing.
Rather than lamenting a past romance as a mere failure, it impressively celebrates the moments of that love from the heart.
Accompanied by a beautiful, resonant melody, it conveys a gentle warmth within the chill of winter.
Released in October 2001, the song was featured in a Coca-Cola commercial and sold 520,000 copies on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s a perfect choice for winter karaoke with family and close friends when you want to share heartwarming memories.
A collection of timeless classics! Exquisite winter songs recommended for people in their 50s (21–30)
White Winterfuki no tō
This is a lyrical piece that poignantly sings of the transition from autumn to winter.
Carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, it overlays the sorrow of a bygone love and shifting emotions onto the changing of the seasons.
The transparent harmonies of Fukinotou weave a delicate world that resonates deeply in the heart.
Released as a debut single in September 1974, the song gradually gained popularity after being featured on Takuro Yoshida’s All Night Nippon, eventually reaching No.
14 on the Oricon charts.
As the duo’s signature song, it has since been covered by numerous artists.
It is a track that gently accompanies the resolve to quietly accept the end of a romance—one to listen to when you wish to heal the wounds of heartbreak or to put your feelings in order.