[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] Masterpieces to Listen to in Winter & Best Popular Winter Songs (161–170)
Winter Sky RhapsodyJamsCollection
A song released in February 2024 that blends poignancy and happiness under the theme of winter romance.
It’s a heartwarming track that portrays warm feelings of love amid the winter chill and will surely resonate with many listeners.
The lyrics depict lovers overcoming the cold of winter together.
It’s especially lovely for the childlike wish of “I hope it snows,” and the hopeful promise to come back next year to see the winter scenery again.
This work is packed with the charm of JamsCollection.
Perfect for quiet winter nights or precious moments spent with a partner.
Recommended not only for fans, but for anyone who wants to savor winter romance.
Choudai na (feat. Okiishi)MIMI
MIMI’s new song released in January 2024.
It’s a beautifully poignant piano-driven track that gently accompanies those who carry loneliness and solitude.
The wish contained in the lyric “turn it into warmth for me” overlaps with the resonant melody line, warming the listener’s heart.
MIMI’s characteristically translucent vocals intertwine exquisitely with the world of Okiishi, who appears as a featuring artist.
It’s recommended for winter nights, when you’re alone and lost in thought.
This is a song that lets you feel a comforting closeness, so I hope those who are yearning to connect with someone will listen too.
Winter’s DayTWEEDEES
This song joyfully portrays the arrival of winter, capturing the season that children eagerly await and the bustle of the city set to a pop melody.
It evokes Christmassy scenes and vividly describes winter fashion items, conveying the excitement of the cold season.
It’s included on TWEEDEES’ album “The Second Time Around,” released in July 2016.
It’s a recommended track for those who can’t wait for winter to come or who want to feel the change of seasons.
Listening to it conveys the fun and warmth of winter, leaving your heart feeling toasty.
Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS
WurtS drew attention after his signature track “Wakattenaiyo” went viral on TikTok.
Included on his 2021 album “Once Upon a Revival” is “Santa Girl feat.
nishina.” The nostalgic piano tones pair perfectly with Nishina’s pure vocals.
The lyrics tell a story, depicting the period from when the loving couple first meets up to Christmas.
With male–female twin vocals, it’s a song that celebrates the festive arrival of the holiday season.
snowLACCO TOWER
As a song that colors the winter season, this work woven by LACCO TOWER paints a beautiful portrait of lingering feelings for past memories and lost relationships, set against a quiet, snowy night.
Included on the album “Yamiyo ni Karasu, Yuki ni Sagi,” it strikingly overlaps the coldness and transience of snow with the protagonist’s emotions.
It’s a reflective track you’ll want to listen to alone on a calm winter night.
Recommended for those who want to soothe the pain of heartbreak or look back on cherished memories with someone dear.
whiteoutreGretGirl
This song is a quintessential love ballad wrapped in the melancholy of winter.
Its lyrics, which portray the pain of heartbreak and emotional turmoil, resonate deeply with listeners.
It skillfully expresses the profound sorrow of losing someone you love and the accompanying inner upheaval.
Featured on the mini-album “my,” released in December 2017, it drew considerable attention.
It became hugely popular especially among younger audiences, went viral on TikTok, and garnered high praise from Nicole Fujita, among other buzz.
It’s recommended for anyone who has experienced a breakup or wants something to listen to on a wistful winter night.
Christmas Love (After the Tears, White Snow Falls)Sazan Ōrusutāzu
It’s a heartwarming winter song that gently wraps the cold and loneliness of the season in its melody.
Released by Southern All Stars in November 1993 as their 34th single, it was used as the theme for Marui’s 1993 Christmas campaign commercial.
The song portrays the aching feelings for a loved one far away.
It expresses the loneliness of Christmas Eve and deep affection for a partner, comparing the sorrow after a breakup to quietly falling snow.
It’s recommended for those who want to feel the bittersweetness of winter romance or express their feelings for someone special through music.