Recommended for people in their 70s! A curated selection of Japanese songs to listen to and sing during the cold winter

On a winter day when the cold seeps into your bones, how about spending a cozy time singing beloved Showa-era classics?

In this article, we introduce timeless Japanese songs—especially recommended winter masterpieces for those in their 70s.

Sing the nostalgic tunes that bring back memories of your youth, and your heart will be full and your body warmed from the inside out—no doubt about it!

Listen to and sing your favorite songs, and let’s get through winter while savoring the profound lyrics and wistful melodies that resonate in the heart.

Playlist

Recommended for people in their 70s! A curated selection of Japanese songs to listen to and sing during the cold winter
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The Color of WinterYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s winter melancholic ballad, pure feelings
2	Freeze my heartTakayama Iwao		Deep emotions and hope embedded in the cold
3	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s signature song “From the Northern Inn”
4	Realm of the StarsSakushi: Sugitani Daikai / Sakkyoku: Chaaruzu Konvâzu		Winter Night Sky, Song of Memories
5	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		A bittersweet love in a snowy country, a classic song by Ikuzo Yoshi
6	Farewell, Siberian RailwayŌta Hiromi		A masterpiece about winter scenes and lost love
7	Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s classic “Kita no Gyoba” portrays the soul of fishermen.
8	City LightsSakai Masaaki		Urban songs, a warmth that nestles close to people's hearts
9	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Okawa’s classic song “Sazanka no Yado,” a heartrending love story
10	Fallen leaves in the snowFuse Akira		Be soothed at heart by Akira Fuse’s warm singing voice.
11	wintering swallowMori Masako		Masako Mori’s famous song, a bittersweet winter love story
12	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa conveys deep emotion with “Tsugaru Strait – Winter Scene.”
13	Before winter comeskami fuusen		A nostalgic classic about love’s parting and reunion
14	Lingering Snowiruka		An out-of-season winter snow and a bittersweet farewell song
15	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		Yujiro Ishihara’s final hit song, “Kita no Tabibito” (Northern Traveler)
16	Boat SongYashiro Aki		On a winter night, Aki Yashiro’s famous song “Funauta”
17	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s famous song “Come, Spring.”
18	Goodbyeofukōsu		In the winter season, be soothed by heartwarming classic songs.
19	Snowy TownNakata Yoshinao		Yoshinao Nakata’s masterpiece “In the Snowy Town”
20	snowyoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida’s singing voice echoes on a winter night.
21	Winter RivieraMori Shinichi		Shinichi Mori, the moving masterpiece 'Winter Riviera'
22	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Encounter and love in a northern tavern, a famous song that colors the winter
23	campfireSakushi: Tatsumi Seika / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru		The Story of the Children's Song 'Makibi' about Burning Fallen Leaves
24	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		Cape of Hokkaido, the soul-stirring classic song ‘Erimo Cape’
25	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s final masterpiece that sings of the hope to live
26	Early Spring OdeSakushi: Ichimasa Yoshimaru / Sakkyoku: Akira Nakata		Sing of the early spring chill and the anticipation of spring
27	mochi poundingSakushi: Amano Chou / Sakkyoku: Ichinomiya Michiko		The New Year rice cake pounding song, with a fun rhythm
28	Octopus SongMonbushō shōka		Flying kites at New Year’s—nostalgic memories
29	Snow TrainMaekawa Kiyoshi		A travel scene woven by snow and the sound of a steam whistle
30	A Journey Through Wind and SnowKitajima Saburō		A famous song singing of Kitajima Saburō’s journey through the northern country
31	Tsugaru Jongara-bushiHosokawa Takashi		Tsugaru shamisen and Takashi Hosokawa’s folk songs
32	SubaruTanimura Shinji		Shinji Tanimura’s soul-stirring ballad that sings of life’s journey
33	Outside, it’s a night of white snow.yoshida takurou		A snow farewell song by Takuro Yoshida and Takashi Matsumoto
34	Winter LightningArisu		A love song as fierce as lightning
35	coniferNoguchi Goro		A famous song that overlays the bittersweetness of winter love with snow
36	Okuhida BojoRyū Tetsuya		Tatsuya Ryūtetsu’s moving feelings for his hometown
37	North AirportHama Keisuke, Katsura Ginshuku		A bittersweet love song set in wintertime Sapporo
38	What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu		A nostalgic Showa-era melody with the Onsen Ondo
39	Snow falls.Salvatore Adamo		My heart is soothed by the melancholic melody that paints the snow.
40	Hymn to the Snowy Mountainsdaakudakkusu		A classic song that sings of the beauty of snowy mountains, a heartwarming piece.
41	snowflowerGodai Natsuko		Godae Natsuko’s “Setsuchūka” Portrays a Mother’s Love and Strength
42	Tsugaru Love WomanNiinuma Kenji		Enka singer Kenji Niinuma’s signature song “Tsugaru Koionna”