A roundup of winter hit songs released in the Reiwa era

1999Hitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku “1999” (Official Music Video)

The song “1999” carries a warmth that feels like snuggling up on a cold winter night.

It was released by the rock band Hitsujibungaku, known for their nostalgic worldview, in December 2018.

Moeka Shiozuka’s gentle vocals and reverb-tinged guitar tones resonate pleasantly.

Set on Christmas Eve of 1999, it delicately portrays end-of-century anxieties and hopes, as well as shifting relationships with loved ones.

The lyrics evoke winter scenes—city lights, children’s footsteps, and the beginning of the countdown.

Amid the chill of the season’s air, this work lets you feel the warmth of human bonds.

you’re myNEW!Pablo Haiku

Pablo Haiku – “you’re my” MV (JR SKISKI tie-up song)

It’s a Pablo Haiku track that feels like music made from the rising heat within a snowy landscape.

The repeated English phrases stick in your ears and give you a bittersweet yet comforting lift.

The lyrics, which sing of inarticulable, frustrating feelings and an uncertain future with someone important, seem to melt into a pure white world.

Released in January 2025, this piece was written as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI” 2024–2025 campaign.

Many of you may have heard it in the commercials or seen it on posters.

Its medium-tempo sound, warm within the cold, is perfect for gazing at the view from a lift or for that moment of catching your breath after a run.

Add it to your playlist as a song to color your winter memories.

Our seasonJO1

JO1 | “Our Season” Official MV

JO1 is an 11-member global boy group formed by the winners of the audition program PRODUCE 101 JAPAN.

Their song Our Season, included on their 2nd album KIZUNA and 5th single WANDERING, was selected as the main tree performance song for the Tokyo Dome City Winter Illuminations.

The lyrics, which evoke a message to someone you can’t forget even after parting, make you want to believe in Christmas miracles.

With its clear vocals and sound that color the winter scenery, it’s an emotional winter song.

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Winter Song Defense ForceNEW!Panda Doragon

[PandaDragon] Winter Song Defense Corps [13th Single]

The song that’s sure to instantly liven up the winter slopes is a sentai-hero-style winter tune sung by PandaDragon, known as the junior group to MeseMoa.

Their unique, comical concept of becoming a defense squad that “protects winter songs” really stands out.

Released as the title track of their single in December 2025, the song created a huge buzz, including earning the group their first No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With its catchy melody and lyrics by Sho Hoshibe, you’ll find yourself humming along with friends on the lift.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to forget the cold and cut loose, or to psych yourself up before hitting the slopes on your snowboard! Its unbridled, sunny sound is bound to turn the snowy world into a lively party venue.

Why haven’t I fallen in love?Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Why Haven’t I Fallen in Love Before?'

Sakurazaka46, an idol group whose songs portray young people’s feelings from a unique perspective, has been gaining popularity.

“Naze Koi o Shite Konakattan Darou?” included on their 2020 single “Nobody’s fault,” is a song that sings of the joy of meeting the person one loves more than anyone else, alongside sentiments directed at one’s former self who viewed romance with a cynical eye.

The sound opens with strings and beautiful choral work, then unfolds with a driving band performance.

Their rich harmonies convey both passion and composure, allowing listeners to read a spectrum of emotions.

Give this uptempo track a listen—it’s perfect for elevating a romance that blossoms in winter.

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Final CallNEW!milet

milet “Final Call” MUSIC VIDEO (theme song for “Seven Secretaries THE MOVIE”)

Singer-songwriter milet, known for her distinctive husky voice and powerful vocals, continues to draw attention.

Among her works, this song stands out for its sense of strong will—a rock number that portrays a new beginning beyond the end.

Its strength makes it perfect for closing a story’s end credits, resonating with the solid, hard-hitting sound crafted by Toru from ONE OK ROCK.

Released digitally in October 2022 as the theme song for the film “The Seven Secretaries: THE MOVIE,” it was also included on the album “5am.” Lyrics interweaving English and Japanese will inspire the courage to face adversity.

It’s a high-energy track that feels like it lights a fire in hearts that tend to curl up against the winter cold—be sure to give it a listen.

I Want You BackNEW!BE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / I Want You Back -Music Video-

Blending a modern interpretation of the Motown sound of the ’60s and showcasing the group’s evolution, this work comes from BE:FIRST, part of BMSG led by SKY-HI, who is active as both a rapper and producer.

Released as the lead track from their best-of album “BE:ST,” which came out in October 2025, it’s a dance number that remakes a classic by The Jackson 5.

The track samples a live band performance recorded on the legendary Neve 8068 console and reconstructs it with hip-hop techniques, making it a must-hear song that adds sparkle to the winter season.

While paying homage to the groove of the original, their signature vocals and rap overlap to emit a new-era brilliance.

It also drew attention for its first performance on NTV’s “Shuichi.” Experience this celebratory track that bridges past and present.