Winter songs you'll want to listen to in the cold season! Recommended for the yutori generation

Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry

Acid Black Cherry “Fuyu no Maboroshi” MV

Released in January 2008 as Acid Black Cherry’s fourth single, this song received high acclaim, topping the Oricon daily chart.

It’s a melodious ballad influenced by UK rock, featuring distinctive arrangements with added strings.

The lyrics, depicting a man’s sorrow over losing his lover and his resolve to keep living, were reportedly written by yasu based on letters from fans.

The PV includes appearances by AKIHIDE from BREAKERZ and others, presenting a dramatic storyline.

Suited to the winter season, it became a track that resonated deeply with many fans—a bittersweet yet beautiful winter song that gently keeps you company on cold nights.

Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Snow Smile"

Known as a masterpiece that depicts a winter scene, this song paints a quiet, dreamlike world through the image of two people walking along a snow-covered road.

Released in December 2002, it marked BUMP OF CHICKEN’s first single in a year and two months.

With its warm tones that make you want to listen during the cold season and lyrics that capture delicate emotions found in everyday life, it’s a track to savor on long winter nights.

For the yutori generation, it will resonate as a timeless winter classic, one that overlaps with memories of their youth.

SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – SNOW SOUND (MV)

Among songs that depict winter scenery, this number sets its stage in a whitewashed town and expresses a childlike purity.

Chosen as the JR East “JR SKISKI” commercial song, it was included on a single released in February 2017.

[Alexandros]’s signature energetic, pop-infused rock sound blends beautifully with lyrics themed around stillness and hope.

The lyrics, which portray two people amidst a snow-covered landscape, quietly stir the listener’s emotions.

It’s a perfect track for background music when going out in the cold season, and it’s sure to add a special touch to your winter memories.

Just… I want to see youEXILE

Just... I want to see you.

When it comes to heart-stirring, poignant ballads that resonate in the crisp winter air, this work stands out.

It’s the 19th single released by EXILE, one of Japan’s leading dance and vocal groups, in December 2005.

Chosen as the campaign song for KDDI/Okinawa Cellular’s “au × EXILE,” it drew major attention, topping the Oricon weekly chart.

The lyrics pour out overflowing emotions for a beloved person who can no longer be met, along with deep, wrenching regret.

It’s an iconic early EXILE masterpiece, and the vocalist’s richly expressive voice is enough to bring tears to your eyes.

A sentimental winter song that makes you want to listen closely on a quiet winter night spent alone, as you recall days that will never return.

My feelingsWaT

WaT – My Feelings

WaT steadily grew their fanbase through street performances and made a striking major debut in 2005.

This song, their first major-label single, is a classic winter tune that portrays a straightforward love for someone dear.

It was also used as the GyaO “WaT Edition” commercial song, debuted at No.

2 on the Oricon chart, and became a major hit that even led to their rapid appearance at the 56th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen later that year.

The refreshing sound and the strings vividly paint the scenery of the glittering white season.

Also included on the album “Sotsugyo TIME ~Bokura no Hajimari~,” this is a track that will warm your heart even more when you listen to it under a freezing winter sky, thinking of someone special.

SnowdomeKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Snowdome” (Official Music Video)

A pop tune that conjures a sparkling snowy scene, as if trapped inside a snow globe.

It’s one of singer Kaela Kimura’s signature songs—she’s also celebrated as a fashion icon—and it was released in January 2007 as her 8th single.

Many will remember it from JR East’s “JR SKISKI” TV commercials, in which she herself appeared, where it aired frequently.

The composition was handled by the rock band BEAT CRUSADERS, and the fusion of band-driven speed with a bittersweet, catchy melody feels so satisfying.

It’s also included on the album “Scratch,” and its charm remains undimmed to this day.

Perfect for winter drives or karaoke.

Take in the seasonal atmosphere and give it another listen.

Merry XmasBoA

BoA / Meri Kuri

Released in 2004, this Christmas song is a track that symbolizes BoA’s popularity in Japan.

It was used in a commercial for Toshiba’s “au CDMA 1X WIN W21T,” and has continued to be widely loved ever since.

Depicting moments when two people grow closer even in the winter chill and the importance of the time they spend together, the song has resonated with many listeners.

Its emotional melody and ensemble are outstanding as well.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a song that warms the cold season.