[Winter Songs] The Best Classic and Popular Winter Tunes to Listen to in Winter
As winter approaches, we start hearing winter songs in all kinds of settings more and more often! From timeless classics we hear every year to newer winter songs that have taken root in recent years.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Japan’s beloved winter tracks all at once, starting with popular hits and spanning many iconic songs of the season! We’ve picked out everything from songs that paint wintry landscapes to bittersweet love songs and winter tracks by buzzworthy bands, so you’re sure to find something that fits your listening situation perfectly! Be sure to listen to your favorites and feel the season of winter.
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[Winter Songs] Classic and Popular Winter Songs to Listen to in Winter: Best (151–160)
WinterlandŌhashi Torio
Ohashi Trio, active as a singer-songwriter and composer, offers a heartwarming winter song titled “Winterland.” It’s a track from his 2009 album “I Got Rhythm?” The lyrics depict a man thinking of the one he loves against a wintry backdrop, layering his feelings with the image of falling snow and singing of those sentiments reaching someone far away.
With its light, jazz-like sound, it’s a song that’s likely to lift your spirits.
snow moonYamada Ryosuke
A winter mid-tempo ballad that captivatingly conveys a sweet yet bittersweet love story woven into a snowy landscape, expressed through a delicate singing voice.
Set for release in February 2025, this track will also be included on the album “RED.” With vivid, wintry imagery, it delivers sincere affection for a cherished person, carried by a clear and beautiful vocal.
It’s a wonderful song that gently keeps you company on winter nights when you’re thinking of someone you love or during quiet moments spent reminiscing about precious memories.
Surf Paradise, Ski ParadiseMatsutōya Yumi
Known by the nickname “Yuming,” singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya has released numerous hit songs, from her own original works to tracks she’s written for others.
Her song “Surf Tengoku, Ski Tengoku,” included on her 10th album SURF & SNOW, was used as the theme song for the film Take Me Out to the Snowland.
Its lyrics, which heighten the anticipation of winter’s snowy landscapes, set hearts dancing alongside an urban ensemble.
Despite never being released as a single, it has become a staple winter song and stands as a representative number of the 1980s.
Winter LoveBoA
This heart-tugging song is BoA’s “Winter Love,” released in 2007.
While her classic winter track “Meri Kuri” is a happy love song, this one is a tear-jerking winter ballad where the pain of heartbreak and the chill of the season pierce your chest together.
If you’ve just gone through a breakup, the lyrics are so relatable that you’ll probably find yourself remembering that person every winter when this song plays.
I hope that by the time the next winter comes, those memories will have turned into something nostalgic—so give it lots of listens!
Let it snow!DEAN FUJIOKA
Let it snow! is a winter song by DEAN FUJIOKA, who is active both as an actor and a singer.
Released in 2017, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Ima kara Anata wo Kyohakushimasu” (I Will Threaten You Now), which aired at the time.
It’s a moody mid-tempo number featuring DEAN FUJIOKA’s sexy vocals.
A slightly bittersweet winter song in which snowy scenery brings back memories of past love, leaving a swirl of uncontainable affection in one’s heart.
Snowin’DXTEEN
A heartwarming song that heralds the arrival of winter.
Released in January 2024 as DXTEEN’s 3rd single, it became the group’s first No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It beautifully portrays the chill of winter and the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love, with a nostalgic melody line that truly resonates.
Through scenes of a beautiful, snowy winter, it expresses new encounters and budding emotions.
Even in the cold season, it lets you feel the warmth that comes from human connection.
Perfect for winter dates or relaxing at home.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a moment to warm the heart.
[Winter Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in Winter & Best Popular Winter Songs (161–170)
holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity
Holly osmanthus, which blooms with small white flowers around the time the sweet scent of fragrant olive fades at the end of autumn.
It heralds the arrival of winter, is used as a Christmas decoration, and is known as a symbol of the season.
This work is a winter song by Do As Infinity themed around that holly.
Its lyrics carry a message of enduring the winter until spring arrives, and of overcoming hardship together.
Vocalist Tomiko Van’s gentle yet powerful voice resonates, helping to ward off the chill that pierces the heart.