Winter songs by Japanese girls’ bands! Recommended hits and hidden gems
When the cold season approaches, you start wanting to listen to winter-themed songs, don’t you?
There are countless classic winter songs in J-pop, but this time I’ve gathered winter tunes limited to Japanese girls’ bands.
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From songs that delicately depict winter scenery, to tracks about the fun of Christmas time, to bittersweet numbers about heartbreak—please enjoy winter songs that are unique to girls’ bands!
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Winter songs by Japanese girls’ bands! Recommended hits and hidden gems (11–20)
Winter storySCANDAL
Winter story begins with a heartwarming intro.
It’s included on HELLO WORLD, the sixth album released in 2014 by the four-piece girl band SCANDAL.
With a comfortable groove and wintry arrangement that sparkles, it’s a shimmering mid-tempo track.
Not only vocalist HARUNA but also bassist TOMOMI takes on vocals in this song, and her cute singing adds a spicy touch to the piece.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a cold winter’s day, shoulder to shoulder with your lover, reminiscing about the past.
Third ChristmasSHOW-YA
SHOW-YA is a five-member rock band known as a pioneering all-female group, and in 2021 they broke into the global scene.
Their song “3rd Christmas,” included on their fifth album Immigration, is a comfortable number with a gentle rock ensemble.
The lyrics, which depict a Christmas that can no longer be spent with a lover, evoke a poignant feeling alongside the wistful melody.
It’s a sentimental Christmas song that reveals a different side of SHOW-YA, who are often associated with hard rock.
By your sideyayuyo
Formed in a high school light music club, Yayuyo is an all-girl band whose 1990s J-pop-inspired sound has been attracting attention from a wide range of listeners.
Their single “Kimi no Tonari,” released digitally on November 27, 2020, features an ensemble with delicate guitar tones that feels somehow nostalgic.
The lyrics, depicting a sentimental romance, seem to resonate with the chilly winter air and may leave your chest aching.
With its relaxed shuffle beat and airy choral work, it’s a comforting track that colors the winter season.
The wind knowsakai kouen
Kazetoshitteru by Akai Koen was written specifically as the ending theme for the anime The Pilot’s Love Song.
Guitarist Tsuno, who wrote both the lyrics and music, said that during production she poured in the feeling of “standing tall without giving up, even in the cold of winter, because there’s a promise of gentle days ahead.” That sentiment comes through in the vocals, which shine like a single beam of light amid the noisy sound.
It’s a track you’ll want to savor slowly, appreciating the depth of both the lyrics and the melody.
anemonethe peggies
Anemone, brought to you by the girls’ band the peggies, known for their cute looks and solid, grounded sound.
The lyrics, which candidly lay out the raw, relatable feelings of facing the first winter after a breakup, hit straight to the heart.
By the way, the flower language of the anemone is “fleeting love,” and the red anemone mentioned in the song means “I love you.” So bittersweet, isn’t it? The gently piercing melody also tugs at the tear ducts.
Be sure to watch the music video too—it’s overflowing with emotion.
Christmastoukyou shoki shoudou
As their band name suggests, Tokyo Shoki Shodo is a girls’ band beloved for its raw, straight-from-the-gut musical style, and this track is one of theirs.
It’s included on their second full-length album, End of the World, released in 2022.
The noisy guitar tone and vocalist Shiina-chan’s wrung-out singing tighten your chest.
And despite that gritty sound, the overall sonic image feels almost dreamlike.
This, I think, is the kind of sound only they can create.
Winter songs by Japanese girls' bands! Recommended hits and hidden gems (21–30)
Doll’s BoxDOLL$BOXX
This is a DOLL$BOXX song that poignantly and single-mindedly sings of a doll waiting in a box for the person she loves.
Though the band is known for their technical, hard-edged sound, this work portrays a powerful beauty that dwells within silence.
Vocalist Fuki’s expressive high tones delicately convey memories of happy winter days spent with her owner and the pure feeling of being fulfilled simply by being by their side.
This song is a renowned ballad included on their debut album, DOLLS APARTMENT, released in December 2012.
It’s also known for concluding a special project in which music videos were released for nine consecutive weeks.
The fragile yet beautiful story they weave is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
On a night when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood, why not take your time and listen closely?