Lovely winter song

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

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

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.

Perfect for the cold season! Winter songs recommended for the Yutori Generation (21–30)

A town where it snowsUNICORN

UNICORN "A Town Where Snow Falls" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A town where it snowsUNICORN

This is a classic song that gently captures scenes of a snowy town at year’s end.

Released by UNICORN in December 1992, it was originally planned as a Christmas song but was reworked into a year-end song.

Set to a shuffle beat with a melody line reminiscent of the mid-period Beatles, it beautifully contrasts the bustle and the quiet of late December.

The worldview woven from candid feelings about the city’s hectic pace and a nostalgia for the falling snow continues to resonate with many listeners.

Also used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Totsuzen Variety Sokuhō!! COUNT DOWN 100,” this is a track you’ll want to play when you’re seeking a bit of calm at the busy close of the year or on a quiet night thinking of someone special.

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Forgotten Snowkatawara

katawara – Forgotten Snow (Music Video)

Forgotten Snowkatawara

A new song has arrived that conveys the chill of winter while delivering warmth to the heart.

This work from katawara centers on the harshness of winter and the loneliness of parting.

The delicate harmonies of the male–female twin vocals seep into the listener’s heart.

Released in December 2024, the track showcases their growth.

The gentle tones born from the harmony of piano and guitar are particularly striking.

It’s best enjoyed on a winter night, gazing out the window.

While cherishing past memories, you’ll feel a sense of hope for the future—an experience sure to warm your heart.

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In conclusion

How was it? This time, I introduced winter songs I’d like to recommend to the yutori generation.

Of course, they’re all tracks that anyone can enjoy, not just those from that generation, so be sure to check them out!