[2026] Winter songs men will love to sing in the cold season
During the winter months—when opportunities to gather with others increase, such as Christmas parties and year-end/New Year celebrations—many people probably find themselves going to karaoke.
Since it’s a special karaoke outing, some of you might be thinking, “I want to sing songs that feel wintry!” But when the moment comes, it can be hard to think of the right tracks.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of recommended winter songs for men to sing! We’ve gathered not only timeless classics but also the latest hits and popular tracks, paying attention to how easy they are to sing at karaoke and how much they hype up the room.
Be sure to check them out!
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[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing in the Cold Season! Recommended Winter Tracks for Men (41–50)
Snow CrystalFujii Fumiya
This is the 11th single by singer-songwriter Fumiya Fujii, known as the lead vocalist of The Checkers, a rock band that enjoyed immense popularity from the 1980s to the early 1990s.
The song was featured in an Apple “Macintosh” commercial, and it’s packed with elements that keep listeners engaged—such as a wintry sense of clarity and grandeur, and beats that shift repeatedly throughout.
While it may sound complex at first listen, the melody is slow and set in a lower key, making it relatively easy for men to sing.
It’s a sophisticated winter song that’s perfect for karaoke during the Christmas season.
Lovers AgainEXILE
When it comes to winter songs that were massive hits in the late 2000s, EXILE’s “Lovers Again,” by the hugely popular dance-vocal group of the time, is a standout.
The gently somber, wintry track paired with the sweet, tender vocals of ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO is utterly captivating.
Listening to the lyrics, steeped in aching emotion, makes you feel as though your wintertime longing for warmth is being understood—leaving your heart feeling warmer.
IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI
Am I the only one who feels it’s somehow connected to Sleeping Beauty? While it’s rooted in their signature fantasy-like world, the way only SEKAI NO OWARI can paint with words makes this a very romantic mid-tempo ballad.
The sound, which seems to gently embrace even hardship, together with Fukase’s vocals, evokes countless possibilities and a hopeful future.
It’s even used at weddings, so it’s a winter song I’d love to sing wholeheartedly to a loved one.
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
When it comes to Japan’s most famous and long-beloved Christmas song, it has to be this one.
Tatsuro Yamashita’s song was released in 1983.
The use of Pachelbel’s Canon, a well-known classical piece, in the interlude is also striking.
This section is arranged as a solo a cappella by Yamashita himself, and although it’s only eight measures long, it is said to layer 48 vocal takes.
Incredible, isn’t it? It has been used in commercials many times and has become synonymous with Christmas songs.
Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids
This is the fifth single by KinKi Kids, an idol duo that, as Johnny & Associates’ first two-member act and first group from the Kansai region, continues to be active not only in music but also on variety shows and in dramas.
Released as a double A-side with “Happy Happy Greeting,” the song is, as its title suggests, a love song that evokes the fairy tale of Cinderella.
Its lively, city pop–inspired beat and catchy melody help build anticipation for Christmas.
With a low key that makes it easy to sing, it’s a recommended Christmas song for men to perform at karaoke on cold winter nights.
Kiss Me, WinterFIVE NEW OLD
This song beautifully captures the wintry atmosphere and a bittersweet sense of love.
Chosen as the campaign song for FM Yokohama’s winter campaign “Hot Winter Magic” and selected for InterFM’s late-November Power Play, it’s been attracting attention across many media outlets.
The sound—characteristic of FIVE NEW OLD with hints of the ’80s and alternative rock—and the bilingual vocals of Hiroshi are especially captivating.
Released in November 2023, this track is perfect for anyone looking for a heartwarming song for the cold season.
If you want something gentle to sing on long winter nights or a fresh winter tune to show off at karaoke, be sure to check it out!
Winter and Springback number
The winter song that back number released in January 2024 has become a major topic of conversation.
The poignant lyrics, which overlay the ache of love and the complex feelings after a breakup with snowy winter scenery and the coming of spring, really resonate.
Blending the seasonal atmosphere of winter with the anticipation of spring—and paired with a gentle melodic line—this track is likely easy to sing at karaoke.
Back number is known for their hit songs such as “Takane no Hanako-san” (2013) and “Hanataba” (2011).
As the season grows cold, this song seems perfect for those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak or hoping to find a new love.