Masterpieces to Listen to in January: New Year-Themed, New Year-Ready, and Winter Songs
January marks the beginning of a new year—what kind of songs do you feel like listening to? There are plenty of tracks that suit January: refreshing songs that evoke a fresh start, cheerful tunes themed around the New Year, and even wintery ballads.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of songs that are perfect for January.
We’ve gathered many tracks regardless of gender or generation, so be sure to find your favorites.
Let’s dive in and see what songs are out there!
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Masterpieces to Listen to in January: Songs with a New Year’s Theme, Tracks Perfect for the New Year, and Winter Songs (61–70)
Winter BellsKuraki Mai
This song is also known as the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan.
It’s one of Mai Kuraki’s signature winter songs.
Although it was released in 2002, its melody and upbeat, pop tempo feel fresh and energizing.
Looking at the lyrics, it’s a love song, and it’s also a fun track you can enjoy as a winter love song.
Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
If last year was a rough one where nothing seemed to go right, I want you to listen to Namie Amuro’s classic 2007 track “Baby Don’t Cry.” We all want to reset those heavy, gloomy feelings and welcome the New Year afresh.
This song offers words of encouragement that say if you keep moving forward, you can break through, and it fills you with a positive mindset.
Its refreshing melody also clears your heart.
Make this song your ally and kick off with a brand-new attitude!
Mochi GirlGesu no Kiwami Otome.
Speaking of New Year’s, it’s all about mochi.
You could eat it year-round, but lots of people only have it during the New Year—such a curious food, isn’t it? Enter Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s “Mochi Girl,” which shines the spotlight on mochi.
Mochi shows up all over the song, but in a way that’s a bit different from New Year’s mochi—packed with the band’s trademark playful, off-the-wall lyrics.
It’s the kind of track that could get you hyped for the New Year.
And after hearing the word “mochi” so many times, you can’t help but crave some, right? (laughs)
The Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animalskurappu
Songs about the zodiac aren’t something you hear often in everyday life, are they? But around New Year’s, zodiac-themed goods are everywhere and the topic tends to come up.
That’s why we’d like you to remember this “Song of the Twelve Zodiac Signs.” It used to be played on the children’s TV program “Hirake! Ponkikki,” right? It’s fun for everyone—from little kids to the elderly—so if your relatives get together for karaoke over the New Year holidays, be sure to give it a try!
Mr.SnowmanE-girls
A cute, upbeat song by E-girls that expresses feelings for a beloved person.
A notable point is that during the tie-in with “e-ma throat lozenges,” the initial letter was changed to lowercase.
A short film titled “Snowman” was also produced, inspired by the world of this song.
With its danceable, bright sound, it strongly evokes emotions of excitement and fun.
It’s a track that conveys joyful feelings straight from the heart, depicting a passionate love that blows away the cold of the season.
Blue MoonNiziU
A poignant ballad inspired by the moon shining in the winter night sky.
NiziU’s clear, translucent vocals resonate deep in the heart.
The lyrics, which portray the warm yet aching feelings of thinking about someone precious far away, are especially memorable.
Released in November 2022 as NiziU’s first winter ballad, it performed well on charts like iTunes and Oricon.
The acoustic version, performed on YouTube’s THE FIRST TAKE, also drew attention.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a cold winter night as you think of someone.
Message from the White RabbitWatanabe Marina
“A Message from the White Rabbit,” released as Marina Watanabe’s second single, showcases her talents as both a singer and a TV personality.
It came out on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1987, and its title references the Year of the Rabbit.
New Year’s is that time when it’s exciting to get New Year’s cards and ‘Happy New Year’ messages from old friends or someone you’ve been thinking about, right? This cheerful track is packed with that fresh New Year’s thrill.