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.

Lost SheepChatto Monchī

Lost Sheep

Using Christmas-like motifs, it portrays a relationship in a deep freeze, stuck in a period of ennui.

Even though reason says “I’m done,” a single email that just says “thank you” brings you to tears—this contradictory feeling is captured with raw honesty in lyrics by Akiko Fukuoka.

The song was included as the B-side to the 2006 single “Shangri-La,” and can also be heard on the 2010 compilation Hyōjō .

Try listening to it alone on a cold night when your feelings for someone are wavering.

In that moment when you sway between bravado and your true feelings, it will surely stay by your side.

Winter MemoriesMONGOL800

Winter Memories

This track is packed with bright, heartwarming messages.

Riding a lively ska rhythm, MONGOL800 sings about the joy of welcoming winter alongside Okinawa’s nature, like the sea and sky.

The bell tones and chorus heighten the festive mood, making it a song that naturally brings a smile to your face.

Released in December 2003 as the first track on the 8cm single “Yorokobi no Uta,” the single became the first indie release ever to reach No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s the perfect number for when you want to feel a touch of sunny, tropical air on a cold winter’s night or liven up a Christmas party!

snowTHC!!

THC!! 'Snow' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Released independently in 2003 and re-released on a major label in 2005, this track by the Shonan-born crossover band THC!! is a classic that conjures warm memories in wintertime.

KANAMI’s translucent vocals intertwine exquisitely with Ritz’s groovy rap, while the hardcore-rooted, powerful band sound delivers a heat that won’t yield to the cold.

Set against a landscape of softly falling white, the lyrics—like holding onto feelings that won’t fade—are bittersweet yet forward-looking, conveying the protagonist’s determination to etch irreplaceable memories into their heart.

Chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s CDTV, it’s a song you’ll want to revisit every winter—perfect for nights spent with someone special or quiet moments of solitary reflection.

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.