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

Gerlende Funky LoveNEW!Firosofī no Dansu

Philosophy no Dance “Gelände Funky Love” Music Video

A wonderful winter song by Philosophy no Dance, produced by the “Queen of Winter,” Kōmi Hirose.

Released as a single in December 2025, this work brilliantly colors the group’s 10th anniversary, fusing the heat of funk with the sparkle of winter.

The lyrics even include contemporary terms like oshi-katsu (supporting your fave), making it a track that seems to symbolize the slopes of the Reiwa era.

The powerful vocals and danceable beat will blow away the cold and instantly boost your energy.

Perfect for taking in the scenery on the lift, and just right for breaks at the lodge, too! With this song as your soundtrack, let’s turn a day in the snowy mountains with friends into the hottest time ever!

White gradationNEW!Daikoku Maki

White gradation

Maki Ohguro’s piece layers a bittersweet yearning for love over winter scenery, and that clear, soaring voice echoing across the slopes is unforgettable.

Released as a single in January 1994, it was featured in a commercial for the ski equipment store Victoria.

It became a hit with estimated sales exceeding 480,000 copies and is still cherished as a winter staple today.

Its transparent melody and the worldview that traces wavering emotions like a gradient pair perfectly with snow-white landscapes.

The dramatic lift created by the key change in the latter half further amplifies the exhilaration of gliding.

It’s also included on the album “Toward the Eternal Dream,” making it a great recommendation for soaking in a sentimental mood in the car after snowboarding or while riding the lift.

DEAR…againNEW!Hirose Kōmi

Kohmi Hirose – DEAR…again (Official Video)

When the winter leisure season arrives, don’t you suddenly feel like listening to that commercial jingle? The song used in the commercials for the sporting goods store “Alpen” is sung by none other than the Queen of Winter, Kohmi Hirose.

Although it was released as a single in November 1996, it’s also known as a re-arranged version of a track originally included on the album “SUCCESS STORY.” Hirose’s powerful high notes and the warm lyrics that seem to fill the time you can’t be together really strike a chord.

It portrays the earnest feelings of someone who cares for a partner busy with work, yet believes in and waits for the day they can meet again—if you’re in a long-distance relationship, it might even bring you to tears.

Why not listen to it on the drive up to the slopes—or picture your loved one as you take in a snowy landscape?

Kiss Me, WinterNEW!FIVE NEW OLD

FIVE NEW OLD – Kiss Me, Winter【Official Music Video】

If you want to feel the sparkle of winter through music, this song by FIVE NEW OLD is a great pick.

The bouncy piano rhythms and vibrant horn section ring out, and the sound—imbued with city pop and gospel elements—really gets your heart dancing.

The stylish lyrics, weaving English and Japanese, portray a wavering, sentimental mood under the cold winter sky, conveying a realistic sense of winter’s temperature that’s more than just bright and cheerful.

Released as a single in November 2023, it was featured as the collaborative music for the 2023 Sapporo White Illumination in Hokkaido.

The band’s polished performance and the vocalist’s singing make snowy landscapes feel all the more dramatic.

It’s perfect not only as lively BGM on a bustling ski slope with friends, but also for a soothing moment on the lift while you take in the view.

Between winter sports runs, why not enjoy a stylish time in the snowy mountains?

Heaven’s SevenNEW!ASP

ASP / Heaven’s Seven [OFFiCiAL ViDEO]

This is a winter song by ASP, an unconventional idol group under WACK.

It’s the title track of their major 3rd single released in January 2024, and it drew attention for being co-written by Pecori of ODD Foot Works and Yohji Igarashi.

While winter songs often bring ballads to mind, this track is defined by its exhilarating pace and aggressive beats that blow the cold away! True to the production team’s intention to “give a push toward the next step,” just listening to it fills you with courage.

Peaking at No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, its momentum makes it the perfect BGM for a headlong glide.

Imagine it kicking in right as you cut through the wind on a snowboard—pure bliss.

TomorrowNEW!Furui Riho

Furui Riho – Tomorrow (Official Music Video)

This is a heartwarming winter anthem from Furui Riho.

Rooted in R&B and gospel, her vocals bring a cozy groove to the cold snowy mountains.

The lyrics, which highlight the preciousness of time spent with friends and the determination to move forward, are also a must-hear.

Released in December 2024, this track pairs her with producer Taka Perry, crystallizing the bond deepened through the June 2024 tour.

The music video features everyday moments with her bandmates and childhood photos, evoking a sense of connection with loved ones.

It’s a gem that blends tenderness and exhilaration—perfect for the ride home after a tiring day on the slopes or for quiet conversations at the lodge.

STOP MENEW!kōda mahiru

Mahiru Koda – STOP ME (Official Lyric Video)

Mahiru Koda’s “STOP ME” delivers razor-sharp beats that slice through the crisp winter air.

The title track of the EP “STOP ME,” released in December 2024, is a high-velocity number that deftly weaves in elements of hip-hop and R&B.

The rhythmic track co-created with LYNN perfectly mirrors the exhilarating speed of carving down snowy slopes.

The lyrics depict a fierce will that turns even negative feelings into fuel, surging forward with an unstoppable momentum.

Its overflowing energy makes it an ideal soundtrack for those wind-cutting moments on a snowboard or skis.

As the song that also lent its name to her solo show, why not hit the slopes and enjoy your run to the fullest while listening to it?