[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] Timeless Tracks to Hear in Winter & The Best Popular Winter Songs (51–60)
Snow WhiteFlower
A winter love song that intertwines the whiteness of snow with the purity of love.
Released in December 2013, this work beautifully blends Flower’s translucent vocals with heartrending lyrics.
Inspired by Snow White, the lyrics portray the anguish of an unattainable love, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a track where the stillness of a silver-white world coexists with the passion of waiting for the one you love.
Perfect for quiet winter nights spent in solitary reflection or when looking back on memories with someone special.
A winter classic that gently supports the hearts of those troubled by love.
Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI, known for hit songs like “RPG,” “Dragon Night,” and “Habit.” Their “Starlight Parade” is a song with a captivating melody that conveys a wintry, dreamlike atmosphere.
The chorus is catchy and sticks in your head, so you’ll likely find yourself humming it.
It also features an easy-to-groove electronic rhythm, making it a great pick for winter events like Christmas parties.
If everyone sings along together, it’s sure to be a fun event!
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
Noriyuki Makihara, famous for hits like “Donna Toki mo” and “Mou Koi Nante Shinai,” has a song called “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” that’s perfect for winter listening, with its catchy melody and buoyant, upbeat rhythm.
It’s also well known as a song that’s been covered by artists across generations.
In particular, Every Little Thing’s “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo feat.
Noriyuki Makihara,” which features Makihara himself on backing vocals, has a refreshingly transparent arrangement—be sure to check that one out too!
Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry
When it comes to Acid Black Cherry’s classic winter songs, isn’t this the one? It’s a song themed around a man who lost his lover, and I’ve heard that yasu wrote the lyrics by putting himself in the place of the person in a letter received from a fan.
It’s a heartrending song, but the rock sound makes it really cool!
[Winter Songs] Masterpieces to Hear in Winter & Best Popular Winter Songs (61–70)
Merry XmasBoA
BoA’s classic song “Meri Kuri” tenderly sings of the desire to be with a precious lover.
The soaring melody in the chorus feels so good! Since it’s a very famous song, it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
The key is especially comfortable for women to sing in chest voice, so it’s a great idea to practice now and perform it at Christmas parties or other events.
If you shift the high notes in the chorus closer to falsetto, you can capture more of BoA’s signature vibe.
Winter TaleKetsumeishi
When you think of Ketsumeishi, you might picture fun summertime songs, but this track sings of winter’s poignancy.
The rap verses have lyrics that really resonate, and many listeners will probably find them relatable when they listen closely.
This song will help you associate Ketsumeishi with winter, too.
The vocals are heartrending yet powerful, and they’re uplifting.
STILL LOVE HER (A Lost Landscape)TM NETWORK
This ballad, which closes the album “CAROL ~A DAY IN A GIRL’S LIFE 1991~” released at the end of 1988, is a delicate piece that gently reflects the urban scenery of December.
With images of double-decker buses and a park, the protagonist’s heart quietly carries feelings they wished to convey and a poignant sense of what has been lost.
It was also used as the ending theme for the NTV anime City Hunter 2, and the synthesizer tones that echo on winter nights leave an even deeper impression.
This song is perfect for those who want to pause amid the year-end rush and spend a reflective moment looking back on the past year.