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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!

Masterpieces to Listen to in January: New Year’s-Themed Songs, Tracks Suited for the New Year, and Winter Songs (91–100)

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

The song that drew attention as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “silent” is Official HIGE DANDism’s “Subtitle.” Released in 2022 as a digital-only single, it reached No.

1 on both the Billboard and Oricon charts.

To capture a wintry image for the track, the band reportedly held a writing camp in Hokkaido.

It’s a captivating number featuring Official HIGE DANDism’s characteristically intricate chord progressions and vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s soaring high notes.

Hamada Takuya
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Happy New Yearide ayaka

Ayaka Ide – “Happy New Year” Music Video
Happy New Yearide ayaka

When it comes to songs that soothe the heart at the arrival of the New Year, singer-songwriter Aya Ide’s “Happy New Year” is a perfect fit.

As the title suggests, the lyrics convey an energetic message of welcoming a brand-new year with joy, reaching listeners through its words.

It’s a ballad that reflects on the memories of the past year while expressing a resolve to walk together through the years to come.

It truly is a song befitting the start of the year, and listening to it with your loved ones, friends, or family will surely fill you with even more warmth.

miyabi
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YouKōda Kumi

Koda Kumi - 'you' ~ 20th Year Special Full Ver. ~
YouKōda Kumi

When Christmas, an event for lovers, is over and the cold of January deepens, there are times when you can’t help but feel sentimental.

That’s when I want you to listen to Kumi Koda’s sweeping ballad “you.” The image of a snow-covered, pure white world overlaps with the scene of everything emptied out after a lover has gone, and an immense sense of loss washes over you.

The lyrics will resonate not only with those who suffered a heartbreak this winter, but with anyone who listens.

Make this season even more poignant with this song that perfectly matches snowy scenery.

Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu
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My Favorite SongsUemura Kana

This enchanting piece, with its soothing vocals, is “My Favorite Songs,” performed by singer-songwriter Kana Uemura.

Since the lyrics recount memories of starting street performances on a January night, it feels especially fitting for the month.

The lines about how singing supported her will resonate with music lovers.

It’s a track that could serve as a theme song for anyone welcoming the new year and hoping to spend it surrounded by lots of music.

Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu
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In conclusion

We introduced lots of songs to listen to in January.

In addition to classic winter songs, we also picked out New Year’s tunes, including ones themed around the start of a new year and even otoshidama (New Year’s gift money).

There were tracks that helped you get into the New Year spirit and others that made you feel ready to make a fresh start and do your best this year.

Let’s kick off a great year with music!