Winter songs you'll want to listen to in the cold season! Recommended for the yutori generation
There have long been countless classic winter songs in the J-pop scene.
Of course there are Christmas songs, but there are also many beautiful tracks that depict winter scenery without any connection to Christmas.
So this time, we’re introducing winter songs recommended for the yutori generation.
From songs that warm you up in the cold season to heart-wrenching ballads, we’ve compiled a wide-ranging list.
We hope you’ll imagine the scenes as you listen and find numbers to spend the chilly season with.
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Songs You'll Want to Listen to in the Cold Season! Winter Tracks Recommended for the Yutori Generation (1–10)
A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids
This song was included as the B-side to the 13th single “Hey! Minna Genki Kai?”, released in November 2001.
It’s also known for being used in a Morinaga “DARS” commercial.
With lyrics by Tsuyoshi Domoto and music by Koichi Domoto, it’s a well-known collaboration between the two, and despite being a B-side, it became one of the group’s signature hits, even taking first place in fan voting.
The lyrics, written from a woman’s perspective, portray the joy of sharing time with a lover and the bittersweetness that comes with it, resonating deeply.
As the cold deepens and we long for warmth, why not listen to it while thinking of someone special? It’s a heartwarming winter ballad, a true gem that has long been beloved in karaoke.
Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A winter ballad by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, marked by delicate sounds from the intro that fall like snow.
Released in October 2013 as their 10th single, it’s a medium-tempo track where poignancy and strength coexist.
The lyrics depict winter scenes and lingering feelings for someone drifting away, making your chest tighten as you listen.
It also drew attention as the ending theme for NTV’s “PON!” and as a commercial song for Huis Ten Bosch.
Included on the album “THE BEST/BLUE IMPACT,” it has long been loved as a winter staple.
The harmony woven by the two vocalists’ contrasting timbres is a must-hear.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor quietly in the skin-craving season or on city corners glowing with illuminations.
HappinessAI
A song by Japanese American singer-songwriter AI, released in November 2011.
It was used as Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign song for five years.
The lyrics, which celebrate the power of smiles and the importance of human connection, resonated with many people, especially since the song was created in the year of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Built on an R&B foundation and powered by AI’s strong vocals, it’s a track that lifts your spirits.
It’s a heartwarming pop tune perfect not only for the Christmas season, but also for times when you’re feeling down or want to push yourself forward.
Songs you'll want to listen to in the cold season! Winter tracks recommended for the Yutori generation (11–20)
Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s fifth major single is a fantastical number that paints an enchanting winter world.
Its lyrics, which tell a fleeting love story with a fairy encountered in the snow, deeply move listeners.
Released on January 22, 2014, the song was featured as the CM track for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” campaign, capturing the hearts of many.
The otherworldly melody and delicate arrangement create a soundscape that you’ll want to listen to during the cold season.
It’s the perfect winter song for those who want to immerse themselves in a story while picturing a winter landscape.
You and the slopesSHISHAMO
A pop tune set at a winter ski resort that portrays a bittersweet love.
Released in December 2015 by the three-piece band SHISHAMO, the song features a lively garage rock–style 8-beat and a catchy pop melody.
From the meeting point to the moment of parting, the lyrics capture both the joy of a special day and the frustration of feelings that can’t be put into words.
As a winter love song, it’s sure to resonate with the yutori generation.
It’s a track that warms the heart when listened to in the cold season.
White WindMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
This number stands out as a winter song filled with warmth and hope.
Its tight ensemble and wistful lyrics blend beautifully, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released to commemorate the Christmas live show held in December 2011, the piece vividly paints winter scenes.
It carries a message of standing in an unfinished world and seeking a new winter, brimming with a tenderness that seems to warm the cold season.
It has become an indispensable song at Momoiro Clover Z’s Christmas concerts and holds special meaning for fans.
It’s recommended for spending a cold day at home or listening together with someone you cherish.
powder snowRemioromen
This is the eighth single by the three-piece rock band Remioromen, released in 2005.
The song was used as an insert track for the TV drama “1 Liter of Tears,” and is widely known as a classic that represents the winter season.
Its melody and arrangement evoke a sense of snow, and combined with the bittersweet lyrics centered on parting, it grips the heart.
The track is also included on the albums “HORIZON” and “Remio Best,” and its lyrics—portraying the loneliness felt in the winter cold and two people growing apart—have resonated with many listeners.