Japanese Pop Winter Song Rankings [2026]

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika8rank/position

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video

Singer Mika Nakashima, who has drawn attention for her exotic looks and translucent voice.

Her 10th single, featured as the Meiji Seika “galbo” commercial song, became such a massive hit that it practically became her signature.

Released in 2003, the song’s lyrics vividly evoke scenes, and its arrangement reflects the title, captivating listeners and drawing them into its world even in karaoke.

It’s a ballad that beautifully portrays eternal love and the fleeting nature of life amid the quiet and beauty of winter—resonating deeply even with the yutori generation.

Snow halationμ’s9rank/position

[MV Full] μ’s 2nd single “Snow halation” [In celebration of the SIFAS release!]

A classic song that beautifully portrays the feelings of winter love.

Released in December 2010 as μ’s second single, it has since become a long-loved favorite among fans.

It features a dynamic sound that glows quietly and then unfolds vividly toward the climax, with vocals that impressively convey delicate emotions that settle in the heart like falling snow.

In 2015, it ranked 11th in the Karaoke Rankings by Age (20s category), and in 2017 it was selected as No.

1 on an NHK BS Premium program, showing its broad support.

It’s a highly recommended track when you want to evoke the feeling of winter at karaoke or express your feelings for someone special through song.

You and the slopesSHISHAMO10rank/position

SHISHAMO “You and the Slopes”

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.

SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]11rank/position

[Alexandros] – SNOW SOUND (MV)

Among songs that depict winter scenery, this number is set in a white-covered town and expresses a childlike purity.

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

[Alexandros]’s characteristically energetic, pop-tinged rock sound meshes beautifully with lyrics themed around silence and hope.

The lyrics, which portray two people amid a snow-blanketed landscape, gently stir quiet emotion in the listener.

It’s a perfect track to soundtrack outings in the cold season and seems sure to add a touch of color to winter memories.

Winter, againGLAY12rank/position

GLAY / Winter, again

A song whose intro and lyrics evoke Hokkaido’s snowy landscapes, captivating many listeners.

It’s GLAY’s 16th single and was used as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR SKI SKI.” Widely loved as a track that heralds the arrival of winter, it’s also perfect as entertainment for seasonal events like year-end and New Year parties.

This rock number truly shines when heard in the cold season, and was written and composed by TAKURO with the desire to share the scenery of his hometown.

Released in 1999, this work holds a special place in GLAY’s discography.

Sound of SnowGReeeeN13rank/position

GReeeeN – Yukinone

A heartwarming winter love song uniquely GReeeeN, evoking the hush of winter and the anticipation of romance.

With delicate imagery that makes you strain to hear the sound of falling snow, and lyrics capturing the frustration of being unable to confess your feelings, it makes listeners’ hearts flutter.

Released as a single in December 2012, it became a big topic as the JR East “JR SKISKI” commercial song.

その後、アルバム「Ii ne! (´・ω・｀)☆」に収録され、季節が巡るたびに聴き返したくなる冬の定番として愛されています。

Its sparkling melody, reminiscent of silver-white ski slopes, is perfect for winter drive dates or nights spent gazing at the snow and getting a little sentimental.

Whether you’re in unrequited love or simply feeling nostalgic for your youth, this is a song you’ll definitely want to hear.

Someday Merry ChristmasB’z14rank/position

Someday Merry Christmas

A ballad by B’z that opens with richly seasonal imagery—city streets dressed for Christmas and gifts for a lover.

It’s a highly narrative masterpiece, delicately and meticulously portraying the feelings of a man who chooses a chair as a present and the poignant moment he realizes the relationship is ending.

Included on the mini-album “FRIENDS,” released in December 1992, and featured in Pepsi NEX’s Christmas commercial “Xmas Lover,” the song has become a familiar staple of holiday music heard on street corners.

It’s a track perfect for a moody winter night when you want to look back on memories with a lover, ideal for setting the tone of a grown-up Christmas with a glass in hand.