[2026] Winter songs men will love to sing in the cold season

Christmas WishHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Christmas Wish (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, known for his heartwarming melodies, has captured widespread popularity.

This work is a heartwarming Christmas song that portrays a sweet, bittersweet longing for love—feelings of wanting to see someone piling up in the heart like falling snow.

While retaining a touch of his usual surf-music image, the delicate vocals and acoustic tones gently complement the quiet of winter, warming the listener’s heart.

Released in December 2024 as the title track of the EP “Christmas Wish,” the song also sparked buzz with seasonal projects, including a pop-up shop at Tsutaya Books in Roppongi.

Wouldn’t it be romantic to listen while strolling through streets aglow with illuminations?

Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Coffee and Syrup [Official Video]

Don’t you think a lot of men like a warm cup of coffee in the cold season? In this song, set in winter, there’s a slightly ironic portrayal of someone drinking coffee to get over unpleasant things or to reset their determination.

When you’re working as a member of society, you may face many unreasonable or unavoidable events and even grow accustomed to the pain.

But this is a song that makes you think, “Let’s not get used to that bitterness, let’s not lose ourselves, and let’s keep going!”

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Hane Keisuke

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ephemeral blueSIX LOUNGE

ephemeral blue

A song that grips your heart with the bittersweet ache of youth, carrying unreturned feelings beneath wintertime illuminations that color the city.

Released in October 2025 as a track on the EP “Sansan,” it delicately portrays scenes where the bittersweetness of unrequited love overlaps with the chill of winter.

The imagery of snow tinged blue and the protagonist’s wavering emotions—holding on to their feelings despite the distance—evoke the fragility of a winter romance itself.

The sound fuses SIX LOUNGE’s signature rock ’n’ roll power with a kayōkyoku-style lyricism, further highlighting the poignant lyrics.

With poetic words by drummer Shintaro Nagamatsu and melodies woven by guitarist Yuumori Yamaguchi in perfect harmony, this work is the ideal song for quietly turning over your thoughts on a winter night.

ZeppelinAshita no jokē

Asunojokei – Zeppelin [Official Music Video]

This track, featured on Asunojokei’s album “Think of You,” released in August 2025, is memorable for its music video filmed in the bitter cold of Hokkaido in winter.

While entirely shouted, it features an original sound that embraces J-pop-like melodies.

The lyrics, which portray the strength of life and feelings for others, resonate deeply.

Centered on post-black metal and blackgaze, the sound fuses elements of shoegaze and post-rock to build a one-of-a-kind world where intensity and lyricism coexist.

A production anecdote notes the band’s dedication to crafting guitar tones that express the “sound of winter” for this work, conveying their strong aesthetic sensibility.

It’s a song you’ll especially want to hear in winter—one that encourages the will to live powerfully amid the cold.

SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “SNOW SMILE short ver.”

Here’s a Christmas song by Shota Shimizu, released in 2014.

His soft, delicate vocals are a perfect match for winter songs.

Warmly portraying the long-awaited reunion of two people who haven’t been able to see each other for some time, this track feels like it lights a gentle flame in your heart.

It also drew attention for featuring Nana Komatsu in the music video.

While many winter songs are about parting, isn’t it also wonderful and deeply moving to have songs that nurture warm love without yielding to the cold?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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First ChristmasNaoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi “First Christmas” Music Video

Composed by Naoto Inti Raymi 25 years ago and released in November 2023, this song is a bittersweet yet heartwarming love tune that captures the excitement and nervousness of a couple spending their first Christmas together.

It features grand, gospel-style choruses and sparkling arrangements, creating a richly festive Christmas atmosphere.

The chorus lyrics are symbolic, depicting two people repeatedly clashing as they try to learn more about each other—something listeners are sure to relate to.

This track is perfect for singing at winter gatherings such as Christmas parties and New Year’s celebrations.

It’s also great for male vocalists and is guaranteed to be a hit at karaoke!

MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION 『Memories(FUYUMATSURI ver.)』

This is the sixth single by MAN WITH A MISSION, the five-member rock band popularly known as “Man With,” who have gained domestic and international popularity for songs of a quality you’d never expect from their appearance.

The track was used in a JR SKI SKI commercial; although it was originally a digital-only release, an overwhelming number of fan requests led to a limited, made-to-order physical edition.

The memorable guitar arpeggios that evoke the cold season, fused with MAN WITH’s signature loud rock sound, really get your energy up.

It’s catchy, fast-paced, and in a lower key, making it a perfect winter song for men who want to fire up the crowd at karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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