A roundup of winter hit songs released in the Reiwa era

With the start of the Reiwa era on May 1, 2019, a new chapter has begun.

Singers popular especially among younger generations have been producing hit songs, and many tracks themed around “winter” have been created.

In this article, we’ve picked out ballads and pop songs that are perfect for the cold winter season.

You’ll find songs filled with warm words for loved ones, as well as winter tunes that evoke snowy landscapes.

Be sure to check out these winter songs by artists active in the Reiwa-era Japanese music scene.

Playlist

A roundup of winter hit songs released in the Reiwa era
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	BetelgeuseYuuri		Expressing bonds through the sparkle of the stars in Yuuri's popular song
2	Sound of SnowNovelbright		Introduction to Novelbright's love ballad songs
3	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		A theme song of heartrending feelings resounding in the cold winter
4	PresentINI		A romantic dance-pop song that paints a winter scene
5	silentSEKAI NO OWARI		A wistful winter love song resounding through a snowy town
6	Snow WorldSnow Man		A passionate idol song of dreams and hopes by Snow Man
7	Winter and Springback number		A winter heartbreak, a cheering song that warms the heart.
8	DoughnutTwice		A beautiful ballad that likens a heartrending love to a donut
9	Happy surprisenaniwa danshi		A classic song depicting Naniwa Danshi’s winter romance
10	heartaimyon		Aimyon, songs of kindness and bittersweetness
11	wishsumika		A heartwarming piece that gently embraces the emotions of winter
12	WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG		A heartwarming song that sings of winter's loneliness and love
13	painted skyMarushii		Structure of a song themed around winter heartbreak
14	snow jamRin Oto		A heartwarming song that colors a winter romance
15	1999Hitsuji Bungaku		A gentle song by Hitsujibungaku depicting the winter of 1999
16	you’re myPablo Haiku		Ski campaign song of Pablo Haiku
17	Our seasonJO1		JO1’s winter song from an audition program
18	Winter Song Defense ForcePanda Doragon		PANDADRA's winter song is making waves
19	Why haven’t I fallen in love?Sakurazaka46		A love song that portrays young people's emotions from a unique perspective
20	Final Callmilet		milet’s powerful rock song depicts a new beginning
21	I Want You BackBE:FIRST		BE:FIRST remakes the Jackson 5
22	Snow Ghostflumpool		Expressing thoughts for the departed through a winter snowy landscape
23	crystallizationNakajima Kento		Kento Nakajima’s new song chosen as a Winter Olympics cheer anthem
24	Cold NightHANA		HANA's Fight Song: Cold Night
25	X’mas wreath feat. asmi ,A NatsumeTaro Ishida		Winter song by Taro Ishida, a classic Christmas tune
26	Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS		Introduction and recommendations of Christmas songs
27	JingleYuuma		Yuma’s Unrequited Love Song: Winter Feelings of Love
28	4 SEASONSXG		The gentle tones of winter resonate in my heart.
29	My PrincessROIROM		A love song lit by winter candles
30	Winter MagicAogumo		A bittersweet, heartrending song that portrays the feelings of winter love
31	HanayukiAile The Shota		A winter ballad centered on R&B, “Hanayuki.”
32	Winter MorningRyokushokushakai		A song of the heart’s tremor carried by a winter landscape
33	streetlightBE:FIRST		A masterpiece that fuses gospel and pop
34	Christmas EveYuuri		The Christmas song “Christmas Eve” resonates in my heart.
35	You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet		A winter Christmas song that depicts the growth of love
36	SweetieME:I		A warm love song for a couple facing their first winter together
37	White LoveiScream		iScream’s winter love song “White Love”
38	Blue MoonNiziU		A heartwarming NiziU song on a winter night
39	pure whiteyama		A poignant masterpiece by yama that sings of the pain of heartbreak
40	Holy Lightimase		Gaining attention on TikTok, moving with a Christmas song
41	Merry ChristmasTani Yuuki		A masterpiece that depicts winter romance and bittersweet emotions
42	GIFTICEx		Heartwarming with gentle Christmas songs
43	thawAwesome City Club		Snowmelt, the end of winter and a new beginning
44	Snow WhiteEVE		I don’t want to forget the time I spent with someone dear to me in my dream.
45	a single ray shines throughLucky Kilimanjaro		Soothe the loneliness of winter with music you can dance to
46	Winter Giftmosao.		A heartwarming winter love song that colors the snowy landscape
47	snow moonYamada Ryosuke		A bittersweet love story on a winter night
48	meringuemakaroni enpitsu		A song by Macaroni Enpitsu that depicts winter memories
49	Aurorasoraru		A gem of a new song that depicts winter’s loneliness and hope
50	hot milknishina		A heartbreaking love song to listen to on a winter night
51	Dear SantaKoresawa		A Christmas song with a profound message
52	A worthless nightSakiyama Soshi		A song of loneliness and solace that echoes on a winter night
53	daylightChilli Beans.		A song by a girls' band depicting a quiet Christmas
54	First Christmas feat. JUNON (BE:FIRST)Reiko		First Christmas: a warm night spent with my lover
55	Snowin’DXTEEN		Warm music that soothes winter’s loneliness
56	Frozen ButterflyWOLF HOWL HARMONY		A timbre that melts the cold, a journey toward freedom
57	Shooting starWANDS		WANDS’s new song like a shooting star
58	By your sideyayuyo		Yayuyo’s winter love song
59	Christmas WishHirai Dai		Christmas emotions painted with a warm singing voice
60	White KissSuzuki Suzuki		A bittersweet winter romance, feelings for someone dear