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Recommended for people in their 40s! Winter songs born in the era of back-to-back million sellers

Speaking of the teenage and young adult years for people in their 40s, that would be from the 1990s through the 2000s.

They’re the generation that listened to music during the era said to have the highest CD sales in the J-pop scene.

Among the many hit songs from that time, there are quite a few that sing about the seasons.

So in this article, we’ll introduce winter songs recommended for people in their 40s! It’s packed with nostalgic tracks, perfect for looking back on memories.

It’s also useful as a reference for choosing songs at karaoke, so be sure to make use of it!

Recommended for people in their 40s! Winter songs born in the era of consecutive million sellers (21–30)

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibitotachi (Full ver.)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata’s seventh single, renowned as a poignant winter love song.

It delicately portrays the feelings of looking back on a past romance on a cold, snowy night.

Released in October 2001, it topped the Oricon charts.

Also featured in a Coca-Cola commercial, this gem of a ballad became a million seller.

Blending Kuwata’s deep emotional expression with his distinctive lyrical world, the song remains a beloved winter classic.

It’s the perfect track for those chilly winter nights when you want to reminisce about precious memories with someone special.

winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel「winter fall」-Music Clip-
winter fallL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s eighth single was released in January 1998.

Chosen as the image song for the TV Asahi–aired overseas drama “Chicago Hope 2,” the track reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart and became one of the band’s signature songs.

Its lyrics evoke the severity and loneliness of winter, and hyde’s clear high notes delicately mirror wintry scenes.

With its striking strings and crystalline vocals, it has become a beloved winter classic for many listeners.

It’s a heart-stirring song you’ll want to hear in the cold season—why not give it a listen?

Recommended for people in their 40s! Winter songs born in the era of back-to-back million sellers (31–40)

WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – WHITE BREATH | Official Music Video
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution’s sixth single, a love song set in the cold season.

Takanori Nishikawa’s powerful vocals convey the loneliness of winter and the longing for warmth.

It was chosen as the opening theme for NHK’s “POP JAM” and became a hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

The song is also included on the best album “B★E★S★T” and has been covered by many artists.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel like spending a chilly day with your lover, or on a winter night alone.

In conclusion

This time we introduced recommended winter songs for people in their 40s—how did you like them? They’re all timeless hits that most people have heard at least once, and I’m sure many of you felt a wave of nostalgia. Since year-end and New Year’s are times when karaoke outings increase, feel free to use this as a reference for your song choices!