[Winter Songs] The Best Classic and Popular Winter Tunes to Listen to in Winter

Mr. SnowmanE-girls

e-girls / Mr.Snowman

E-girls have a lot of high-energy songs that put you in a good mood, don’t they? The more I listen to this one, the more fun it gets.

The bold, straightforward lyrics—where I can’t hold back with my frustratingly slow boyfriend and end up kissing him myself—make my heart race.

The performers’ dancing is amazing too, so be sure to check out the music video!

Magic of a winter nightindigo la End

indigo la End “Winter Night Magic”

It’s a bittersweet unrequited love song about feelings that can’t reach their destination.

The track is by the rock band indigo la End, which includes Enon Kawatani—also active as the frontman of Gesu no Kiwami Otome—and it was released in 2017 as their eighth single.

While the brisk rhythm is striking, the more you unpack the protagonist’s emotions in the lyrics, the more it aches.

The unpredictable song structure is, as expected, impressive.

It’s a piece I recommend listening to carefully, especially when you’re alone.

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Lovers againEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

Among EXILE’s songs, “Lovers Again” is especially recommended for winter.

It’s also one of those songs that makes your heart skip a beat when a man sings it at karaoke.

The lyrics express the feeling of believing you could never love someone again, yet now finding yourself ready to love once more.

I’m sure there are many women who would love to hear a guy they’re interested in sing this song.

Beyond the Night SkySMAP

Beyond the Night Sky – SMAP

It’s one of SMAP’s classic songs.

It’s so renowned that it’s even included in school textbooks now, and it remains a wonderful piece that’s still talked about today.

Winter has a unique scent, and sometimes looking up at the beautiful night sky can strangely make you feel uneasy.

If you’re anxious about the future or struggling because things aren’t going well, I hope you’ll give it a listen.

Let’s go homeYamazaki Masayoshi

Ouchie Kaerou

A warm song that makes you want to hurry home when the winter cold threatens to freeze your heart.

Released in 1998, it was also used in a commercial for House Foods’ “Stew Mix.” Masayoshi Yamazaki’s gentle voice and acoustic guitar melt the chill from a frozen night.

This piece evokes the warmth and bonds of family—truly a winter classic.

It has a special flavor when listened to in the cold season.

On a winter night spent alone, when you find yourself yearning for someone’s warmth, why not give this song a listen?

DecemberMoriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama “December (2016 ver.)” Music Video + Making-of

Released as a digital-only single in 2005, “December” was re-released in 2016 in a newly recorded version for the 15th anniversary best-of album.

Its wintry, dreamlike atmosphere—crafted by the strings—and Naotaro Moriyama’s vocals combine to create a highly captivating track.

SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “SNOW SMILE short ver.”

The song that brings to mind lovers snuggling together on a cold winter day is “SNOW SMILE.” It was released in 2014 by Shota Shimizu, an artist who delivers music across a wide range of genres.

The sound has a dreamy atmosphere that evokes the festive scenery of winter streets.

The lyrics, which depict the kindness and compassion found in everyday interactions, are soothing to the heart.

It’s a track that heals with his sweet vocals, as if he’s speaking to a lover who’s always by his side.

Give it a listen while gazing at a pure white winter landscape.

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