Recommended for Gen Z! Winter songs that will liven up your winter events
Generation Z refers to those born roughly between 1996 and 2012.
Also called digital natives, they’ve grown up with social media and subscriptions as the norm, so they tend to listen to a wide range of music across ages and genres.
As a result, revival hits have become more common.
Here, we’re introducing winter songs recommended for Gen Z.
We’ve gathered tracks that were released around the time they likely spent their formative years, so this is great not only for Gen Z listeners but also for anyone who wants to know what music Gen Z has been listening to!
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Recommended for Gen Z! Winter songs to liven up your winter events (21–30)
SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]
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A winter song that turns the season’s chill into instant heat, fusing a sense of speed with dazzling digital sounds.
[Alexandros]’s signature piercing high-tone vocals ring warmly through the cold air.
Widely praised as one of the band’s finest love songs, it captivates with a bittersweet yet romantic worldview.
Released in February 2017 as their 14th single, it drew major attention as the theme for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” commercial.
Perfect for winter drives or gliding across snow-covered slopes.
If you ride the rhythmic groove while you ski, you’re in for an exhilarating rush.
by all means; no matter what; at any costback number
A winter song by back number that stands by those who burn with fierce determination in the biting cold.
Released in December 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s “NHK Winter Sports.” When it first aired during the broadcast of the “World Curling Final Qualification” that same December, many listeners likely felt their hearts swell as it overlapped with the athletes’ performances.
More than just a song for the world of competition, it’s like an anthem cheering on everyone with a wish they’re desperate to fulfill.
It portrays the gritty yet beautiful strength of people who stand up no matter how many times they fall, and each listen stirs courage from deep within.
When you feel like giving up on entrance exam studies or work, or when you’re struggling with a lack of results in your club activities, this song will surely make you think, “I’ll give it one more try!”
Merry × Merry Xmas★E-girls
A heart-pounding party tune that almost lets you hear sleigh bells heralding the arrival of winter! Sung by E-girls, renowned for their dance performances, this single was released in December 2015.
It was also used as the CM song for Samantha Thavasa’s “Kimi ni Merry Christmas” campaign, and has become a beloved staple that brightens the festive season.
Its bright, catchy melody evokes images of the members enjoying Christmas.
It’s perfect for livening up winter events or as BGM when posting fun videos with friends on TikTok! Let this happy number, which blows away the cold, help you make wonderful memories.
PresentINI
INI is a boys group born from a popular audition show, captivating fans with their overwhelming performances.
This track, first released digitally in November 2025, stands out with its sparkling bell tones that feel like casting winter magic and its dance-pop sound.
Centered on the theme of “gifts,” the down-to-earth lyrics—co-written by members Rihito Ikezaki and Hiroto Nishi—truly strike a chord.
The single THE WINTER MAGIC also includes the theme song for the documentary film INI THE MOVIE “I Need I,” making it a work through which you can feel their journey.
It’s the perfect song for expressing gratitude to someone special or for strolling through city streets aglow with illuminations.
Give it a listen!
silentSEKAI NO OWARI
A winter classic by SEKAI NO OWARI that evokes snow piling up on a quiet night.
Written specifically as the theme song for the 2020 TBS drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka,” the track features Christmas-like sleigh bells as an accent, and lyrics that capture a silence like sound has vanished and an unspoken, aching longing that truly resonates.
Surprisingly, that vivid wintry atmosphere was created by the members in the middle of summer, chilling the room to an extreme with air conditioning.
Later included on the album “scent of memory,” it can be considered one of their new standard numbers.
It’s also frequently featured on TikTok as a song people want to hear in winter—perfect for pairing with videos of illuminated cityscapes and snowy scenes.
Be sure to use it as heartwarming BGM for your posts.
powder snowRemioromen
When it pops up on TikTok in winter, you can’t help but hum the chorus, right? This piece by Remioromen stands out with its fleeting yet powerful melody.
Like softly falling snow, the lyrics portray the difficulty of truly connecting and the pain of missed connections, tightening the listener’s chest.
Even so, it carries a heartfelt wish to keep thinking of the other person, leaving you with the feeling of searching for warmth amid the winter cold.
Released as a single in November 2005, it drew attention as an insert song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” It’s also included on the album “HORIZON,” and is one of their signature tracks.
The chorus, which feels like an outpouring of emotion, is perfect for belting out at karaoke.
As BGM for videos enjoying winter scenery, it’s sure to create a touch of bittersweet mood.
Someday at ChristmasDISH//
A pop tune brimming with winter vibes that has become a fan favorite from DISH//.
Produced by Kenichi Maeyamada, aka Hyadain, it was released in December 2013.
It’s a heartbreak song about the loneliness of spending Christmas without a significant other, featuring lyrics that evoke bittersweet memories of youth.
It peaked at No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
For members of Gen Z, who grew up with this track during their school years, it’s the perfect winter song to amp up the mood at seasonal events and get-togethers with friends.