Among the four seasons, there have long been many songs that take winter as their theme.
What’s more, the cold of winter can stir a certain wistfulness, and that’s part of the appeal—so many winter songs slip gently into the heart when you listen.
In this article, we’ll introduce, all at once, a selection of winter tunes that we especially hope people in their 60s will enjoy.
We’ve chosen not only the songs you still often hear when winter comes around, but also nostalgic tracks that may bring back memories of your youth.
They’re all timeless masterpieces that haven’t lost their luster, so please take this opportunity to give them another listen.
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Recommended winter songs for people in their 60s. Timeless classic winter tunes (1–10).
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
This is a smash hit song by Keisuke Kuwata that portrays a poignant winter romance.
Released in October 2001, it reached number one on the Oricon chart and sold a total of 1.231 million copies.
It was also featured in commercials for Coca-Cola and UNIQLO, earning love from a wide audience.
Set on a cold winter night with snow piling up, the song delicately conveys the feelings of a protagonist reflecting on a past love.
Though wrapped in sadness, the attitude of blessing the former relationship as a beautiful memory is striking.
It’s perfect for a quiet winter night alone or when you want to look back on memories with someone special.
April Fools’ in DecemberEPO
It’s a poignant ballad themed around winter loneliness and heartbreak.
The pain of a Christmas that was supposed to be spent with a lover but never came to be is conveyed through EPO’s delicate vocals and mellow arrangement.
Released in November 1985, the song was included on the album “PUMP! PUMP!” It also gained attention as the ending theme for TBS’s “Broadcaster.” It’s a perfect track for anyone feeling lonely at Christmas—best enjoyed on a winter night with a warm drink in hand.
Why not revisit the memories tucked away in your heart, accompanied by EPO’s voice?
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
A classic winter song whose warm lyrics that evoke the arrival of the season resonate with the heart.
Released in November 1991 as Noriyuki Makihara’s fourth single, it was also used in a Sapporo Beer “Fuyu Monogatari” commercial.
The lyrics, depicting happy moments with a lover and mutual thoughtfulness, have captured the hearts of many.
Loved over the years—appearing as the commercial song in both 1991 and 2008—this piece brings a comforting warmth, conjuring a romantic scene of two people gazing at the stars on a cold winter night.
Winter RivieraMori Shinichi
It’s a classic song that portrays winter’s loneliness and the sorrow of farewell.
Takashi Matsumoto’s lyrics and Eiichi Ohtaki’s composition blend beautifully, and Shinichi Mori’s distinctive husky voice resonates deeply.
Released in November 1982, it reached No.
10 on the Oricon weekly chart and No.
41 on the year-end ranking, and it also received the Special Gold Award at the 25th Japan Record Awards.
Noted as a new kind of enka incorporating pop elements, it has been covered by many artists.
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to on a winter night when you’re alone—a mature winter tune that stays close to the hearts of those who’ve experienced the end of a romance, and one that has been loved for a long time.
Winter LightningArisu
This is one of Alice’s signature works, likening a storm of emotions to lightning.
With lyrics by Shinji Tanimura and music by Takao Horiuchi, the song was released in October 1977.
Although it initially struggled, it became a major hit the following year, ranking 16th on Oricon’s 1978 year-end chart and selling a total of 540,000 copies.
The lyrics are striking, overlaying the pain of parting with fierce lightning and expressing emotions that surge from deep within the heart.
It’s a track that signals a new frontier for Alice as they shifted from folk to rock.
In 2021, it was also featured in a McDonald’s commercial, remaining beloved across generations.
When your heart wavers in the cold season, why not give this song a listen?
Fallen leaves in the snowFuse Akira
A timeless winter classic cherished across generations.
Chosen as a song for a Suntory commercial, it was released in October 1976.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and led to an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, becoming one of Akira Fuse’s signature songs.
The lyrics convey a deepening of emotion as the seasons change.
Nostalgia for days gone by and a delicate sense of present loneliness are expressed with subtlety, resonating deeply with listeners.
Combined with Akira Fuse’s soaring vocals, this is a song that gently envelops hearts trembling in the winter cold.
Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo
This is a song that richly portrays a winter snowscape and a bittersweet longing for love.
The lyrics convey a deep yearning for someone you wish to see but cannot.
Written and composed by Ikuzo Yoshi himself, it was released in February 1986.
It became a million seller, topped the Oricon charts, and overturned his image as a comic-song performer, helping him establish his status as an enka singer.
He also appeared on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen with this song.
The fact that many artists, including Satoshi Ohno and Yoshie Kashiwabara, have covered it speaks to its universal appeal.
It’s a soul-stirring piece perfect for a cold winter night spent alone.