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Geren-de song feature: A roundup of the music played at ski resorts and songs perfect for snowboarding

Have you ever felt your excitement soar the moment you set foot on the slopes, thanks to music echoing across the snowy mountains? The songs that play at ski resorts often become special memories, tied to the rhythm of your ride and the thrill of the trip.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of tracks you’ll want to listen to in the snow! If you know the perfect slope songs to accompany your snowboarding or skiing, your mood will be sky-high even in the car or on the lift.

Find that one song to make this season’s slopes even more fun!

Ski Slope Song Special: A roundup of music played at ski resorts and tracks perfect for snowboarding (71–80)

Heroineback number

back number – Heroine (full)
Heroineback number

“Heroine” by back number is the perfect BGM for going skiing or snowboarding with someone you love.

Released in 2015, the song was featured in JR East’s “JR SKI SKI” campaign starring Suzu Hirose, as well as in a Kirin commercial.

Its lyrics portray a pure feeling: wanting to see the beautiful snowy scenery and get excited about the snow together—with the person you’re hopelessly in love with, even if it’s unrequited.

If you’re experiencing a one-sided crush, these emotions will surely resonate.

Why not invite that special someone and enjoy some winter sports together?

SignalWANIMA

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
SignalWANIMA

An energetic track by WANIMA, the key player who pushed the melodic hardcore scene back into the mainstream.

Its upbeat vibe and bright, straightforward message are empowering.

The brisk, exhilarating feel is a perfect match for skiing and snowboarding!

Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Winter Story
Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

While Sandaime J Soul Brothers absolutely rock EDM, their ballads are wonderful too.

Their 2013 track “Fuyumonogatari (Winter Story)” fully expresses a poignant world even in its performance, creating an atmosphere that can transform the air around you.

The assured vocals of Imaichi and Tosaka really tighten your chest, and if it started playing on the slopes, you’d probably stop in your tracks and listen closely.

It’s a winter ballad that not only colors a tranquil moment but also makes you feel, even more, “I want to cherish the person I love.”

silentSEKAI NO OWARI

A beautifully crafted winter song that’s quintessentially SEKAI NO OWARI—filled with their signature fantasy vibe yet grounded in reality.

The way the members joyfully play during the instrumental break is also incredibly striking.

Each word slowly sinks in; though the lyrics are bittersweet, there’s a certain brightness that makes it perfect as background music on the slopes, coloring your winter memories.

A companion for an unforgettable winter as you enjoy winter sports.

It feels poised to become a defining winter anthem from 2020 onward.

I’ll surely never forgetZARD

ZARD “Surely I Won’t Forget” Acoustic Self-Cover – Cover by ☆Seven☆ KAZUMA
I’ll surely never forgetZARD

It was released in 1993 as ZARD’s 10th single.

The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It is one of the masterpieces of Japanese pop music that evokes winter scenery.

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globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)
DEPARTURESglobe

It’s globe’s DEPARTURES, a classic that even people who aren’t from that generation have probably heard at least once.

The song helped define an era in Japan’s music scene of the 1990s.

Amid the skiing boom of the time, it was played across countless slopes.

It’s a work that represents winters of the Heisei era.

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Macaroni Enpitsu “Meringue” MV
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A winter song by Macaroni Enpitsu marked by a melody that resonates deeply and bittersweet lyrics.

The beautiful imagery likens the end of a romance to falling snow, overlapping with scenes on the slopes.

Released in February 2021, the track was also chosen as the theme song for the JR SKISKI campaign.

While holding the pain of heartbreak, it conveys a forward-looking resolve to take a new step.

A gentle, comforting song recommended for those who want to face the feelings deep within their hearts while enjoying winter sports.