Lovely winter song

Winter songs by Japanese girls’ bands! Recommended hits and hidden gems

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

You don’t see many features like this, do you?

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!

Winter songs by Japanese all-female bands! Recommended popular tracks and hidden gems (31–40)

mufflerSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO 'Scarf'

mufflerSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO is a girls’ rock band.

Have you listened to their winter-themed EP, “Boots a-Knockin’”? I’d like to introduce “Muffler,” a track that carries an especially positive message.

It features a mid-tempo, guitar-driven sound and sings a vow to “never forget the past.” It’s moving how the act of wrapping a scarf expresses the firmness of that vow.

Another appeal is its openness to interpretation—both as a love song and as an anthem of encouragement.

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milk coffeeSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO 'Milk Coffee' (Audio)

milk coffeeSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO is a rock band that has gained popularity for lyrics that vividly paint scenes and for a distinctive three-piece sound that’s simple yet solid at its core.

“Milk Coffee,” included on their first digital-only EP, Boots wo Narashite, features a stylish blend of delicate yet tight ensemble work.

Its sentimental lyrics, which evoke memories of seasons spent with a lover, combine with the winter atmosphere to stir a sense of nostalgia.

A hidden gem among winter songs, the track is memorable for the wistfulness that permeates it.

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Hoshino Takashi

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THE ENDAldious

Aldious / THE END (Short Version )

THE ENDAldious

A song by Aldious, the five-piece all-girl metal band that shocked Japan’s metal scene with their flashy, Agejo-inspired looks and high-level playing in a melodic speed metal sound.

Featured on their fifth album, Radiant A, the track kicks off with twin-lead guitar riffs and fluid, rapid-fire solos that instantly raise the energy.

The emotionally charged lyrics set in winter, layered over a fist-pumping sound, create a subtly chaotic atmosphere.

It’s a winter song that will heat up both body and soul in the cold season—definitely give it a listen.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Merry Christmas without snowGO-BANG’S

Merry X’mas without snow

Merry Christmas without snowGO-BANG'S

A song by GO-BANG’S, a rock band active from the 1980s to the 1990s and widely recognized as one of the quintessential girl bands.

Included on the 2018 release GO-BANG’S OTHER SPECIAL REMASTERED TRACKS, this track features a string-laden, dreamy arrangement that conjures images of Christmas scenes.

The gentle vocals and melody, together with the song’s beauty, create a distinctly wintry atmosphere.

It’s an enduring winter song—one that only a girl band could truly express—offering a heartwarming listening experience perfect for the cold season.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Infinite LoveMary’s Blood

[Infinite Love] “Mary’s Blood 10th Anniversary Box” (DVD/Blu-ray) Tracklist

Infinite LoveMary's Blood

Infinite Love, sung by the girls’ band Mary’s Blood, known for their distinctive visuals and heavy sound.

It’s a love song about eternal love, perfect for the Christmas season.

It makes you feel like you want to keep spending time taking in all kinds of scenery with someone special.

The deep guitar tones supporting the soaring vocals resonate through your whole body.

Especially in the guitar solo, the melody played with a soft tone alone could bring you to tears.

It’s a rock ballad that shakes you to your very core.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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