Japanese Pop Winter Song Rankings [2026]

We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 ranking of Japanese winter songs, all in one go, ordered by the highest number of plays!

From romantic ballads perfect for winter drives to upbeat pop songs made for the ski slopes, this list is packed with beloved winter classics.

The playlist is updated every week.

Playlist

Japanese Pop Winter Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Heroineback number		A poignant winter unrequited love song by back number
2	Christmas songback number		Back Number's representative winter song, 'Christmas Song'
3	orionYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “orion” has the winter night sky as its theme.
4	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		A heartwarming ballad that turns the bittersweet love of winter into a blessing
5	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s classic “Romance no Kamisama,” a love song that resonates in winter
6	somedaySaucy Dog		A poignant love ballad by Saucy Dog
7	powder snowRemioromen		Remioromen's winter classic
8	You and the slopesSHISHAMO		A winter love song set at a ski resort
9	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s signature song, a ballad depicting winter love
10	Snow halationμ’s		A famous song depicting μ’s’ winter love
11	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s winter song, JR SKISKI commercial song
12	Winter, againGLAY		GLAY’s winter song depicting a snowy scenery
13	Sound of SnowGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s winter love song
14	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		B’z’s classic Christmas ballad
15	Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s winter love song
16	Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI		A heartwarming song of romance set against a winter snow scene
17	silentSEKAI NO OWARI		Introducing SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic winter songs
18	DEPARTURESglobe		globe’s classic that captures the poignancy of winter
19	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		Winter ballad by Official HIGE DANDism
20	Winter SongKiroro		A winter ballad that depicts the feelings of the season
21	LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY		A classic by JUDY AND MARY that colors the winter season
22	Snow WhiteFlower		A winter song that expresses Snow White's heartrending love
23	White LoveSPEED		SPEED’s smash-hit song “Angel Drop”
24	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		A classic winter song, happy times with a lover
25	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		A popular single that sings of the cold winter
26	Snow WingsRedballoon		Gintama’s ending theme “Yuki no Tsubasa” is a masterpiece.
27	EverythingMISIA		MISIA’s signature winter song, a track portraying the heartache of a love growing apart
28	White Marchsumika		sumika's winter theme song
29	broad daylightKing Gnu		A bittersweet and beautiful signature song by King Gnu that comes to mind when seeing snow
30	Winter and Springback number		back number's new song resonates with listeners
31	Merry XmasBoA		A masterpiece that used BoA’s winter ballad “First Snow” in its music video
32	I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s winter classic, coloring love and snowy landscapes
33	winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A masterpiece that portrays the end of winter and the bittersweetness of love.
34	IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that gently depicts a winter landscape
35	New Year’s DayELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN New Year-themed punk song
36	MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION		A song of hope that looks back on the past and heads toward the future
37	Snow WhiteMarushii		A heartbreaking winter love song from a Fukuoka-born band
38	PrologueUru		Kasumi Arimura-starring “Chuugaku Seito Nikki” — Uru’s heart-touching song
39	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		A classic Christmas song and a masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita
40	snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel’s exhilarating rock number
41	Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s gentle rock ballad: Winter Journey
42	HappinessAI		AI’s Coca-Cola commercial song. Singing about smiles and connection.
43	somedayyuzu		Winter ballads you want to listen to in winter
44	Winter BellsKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s famous song that portrays a winter love story
45	Lovers AgainEXILE		A ballad of a wistful love layered over a winter scene
46	Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids		A positive winter song brimming with New Year’s joy
47	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		A poignant tale of a heart chilled like winter
48	snow globeKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s classic that portrays the loneliness of winter
49	snow jamRin Oto		The appeal of Rin-ne’s chill rap track “snow jam”
50	Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The winter staple ballad by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
51	Unrequited lovemiwa		miwa’s “Unrequited Love” warms the heart.
52	HEROMr.Children		The power of love that protects the ones you care about is what makes a hero.
53	Before winter endsShimizu Shota		Introduce Shota Shimizu’s classic winter songs
54	Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism		A hidden gem by the winter-standard band: 'Coffee and
55	You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet		A song that portrays the winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love
56	My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY		CHEMISTRY's winter ballad
57	wintering swallowMori Masako		Introduction to Masako Mori's Exquisite Ballad Works
58	Happy surprisenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s sweet winter love song
59	Christmas EveYuuri		A wistful winter ballad, a song by Yuuri that seeps into the heart
60	Mr.SnowmanE-girls		A winter song that portrays the ache of love and a forward-looking hope
61	1999Hitsuji Bungaku		On the eve of the century’s end, portraying the era’s anxiety and anticipation
62	Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko		Winter love, Kyoko’s song soaks into the heart
63	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s “Love Story,” a song of parting and love
64	SnowdomeKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s signature winter song
65	366 daysHY		The winter mood and the heart of the tearful song ‘366 Days’
66	WISHarashi		Arashi’s theme song for Boys Over Flowers became a big hit
67	Silent EveKarashima Midori		Midori Karashima’s gentle melodies resonate in the heart.
68	Winter WhistleSukima Suichi		A famous Sukima Switch song that portrays a winter romance
69	meringuemakaroni enpitsu		A song of heartbreak and hope echoing through a winter city
70	Rising SunEXILE		A hopeful New Year charity song for reconstruction support
71	Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry		Acid Black Cherry’s classic winter song
72	By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi		Junichi Inagaki’s winter classic “Dramatic”
73	Winter Fantasykazan		Classic winter songs, warm lyrics, and human relationships
74	pure whiteBikkeburanka		A song that shines with fantastical illuminations
75	Santa ClausELLEGARDEN		Ellegarden’s winter love song
76	powder snowCURIO		Powder Snow is a winter classic by the Osaka rock band CURIA.
77	whiteoutreGretGirl		A heart-wrenching breakup song is hugely popular among young people.
78	heartaimyon		Aimyon’s heart and love-themed lyrics really resonate with me
79	wishsumika		sumika's unrequited-love emo ballad
80	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		A classic winter song, SARUBE’s warm vocals
81	Winter Giftmosao.		A love song depicting winter romance sung by Mosa
82	Snow MenHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s romantic winter song
83	Winter FireworksOku Hanako		A poignant song by Okuno Hanako themed around heartbreak
84	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that give you courage
85	Lingering Snowiruka		Creating heartwarming memories with winter music
86	BLUE TEARSJUDY AND MARY		A poignant winter love song by JUDY AND MARY
87	SweetieME:I		Depicting a warm bond in ME:I’s new winter song
88	galaxyFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s “Galaxy,” a captivating track
89	Magic of a winter nightindigo la End		Bittersweet love songs that suit winter nights
90	BlizzardMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya's classic winter song
91	Happy Endingback number		A back number masterpiece that portrays the poignant emotions of winter
92	loadTHE toraburyū		A timeless song that pierces the heart, feelings for someone special
93	Blue MoonNiziU		NiziU’s winter ballad. A song celebrating the joy of reunion.
94	Mochi GirlGesu no Kiwami Otome.		A song themed around the mochi of Gesu no Kiwami Otome
95	BetelgeuseYuuri		Expressing bonds through the sparkle of the stars in Yuuri's popular song
96	Ah, geez.Saucy Dog		A winter heartbreak song stirs the heart
97	I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi		Tomomi Kahara’s iconic ’90s song expresses the poignancy of winter
98	Crystal StarKANA-BOON		Driving to KANA-BOON's Crystal Star
99	youKōda Kumi		Koda Kumi/silon’s first No. 1 hit song: a winter love ballad
100	A town where it snowsUNICORN		A classic song that warmly portrays a year-end snowy landscape