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

Winter Song Defense ForcePanda Doragon

[PandaDragon] Winter Song Defense Corps [13th Single]

The song that’s sure to instantly liven up the winter slopes is a sentai-hero-style winter tune sung by PandaDragon, known as the junior group to MeseMoa.

Their unique, comical concept of becoming a defense squad that “protects winter songs” really stands out.

Released as the title track of their single in December 2025, the song created a huge buzz, including earning the group their first No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With its catchy melody and lyrics by Sho Hoshibe, you’ll find yourself humming along with friends on the lift.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to forget the cold and cut loose, or to psych yourself up before hitting the slopes on your snowboard! Its unbridled, sunny sound is bound to turn the snowy world into a lively party venue.

Gerlende Funky LoveFirosofī 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 WindMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

White Wind

A classic that blends translucence and warmth—just the kind of song you want to hear in the crisp, cold air of winter.

It was sold as a venue-limited single at Momoiro Clover Z’s “Momoiro Christmas 2011 Saitama Super Arena” concert in December 2011.

With rich emotion, it sings of hope for the future and the preciousness of time spent with cherished friends.

The bittersweet yet powerful melody crafted by Shinya Tada, paired with the members’ earnest vocals, is sure to resonate in your heart.

It’s perfect not only as BGM while you carve down the slopes, but also for those quiet moments on the lift, gazing out at the snowy landscape.

A heartwarming winter staple, it’s also recommended to close out a day of snowboarding or skiing.

Kiss Me, WinterFIVE 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 SevenASP

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.

TomorrowFurui 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.

If We Were Cousins feat. Momsatō moka

If We Were Cousins feat. Mom / Moka Sato — Music Video

Satomoka’s track carries a bittersweet warmth that seems to melt into the crisp winter air.

Featured on her 2021 album “WOOLLY,” this song was co-created with singer-songwriter Mom, who appears as a guest.

The lyrics capture a complex feeling: if only they were family rather than lovers, their relationship wouldn’t have to change.

It’s striking how the fear of ruining what they have—and thus being unable to take the next step—is sung from both male and female perspectives.

The tune is aching yet heartwarming, evoking a gentleness like warming frozen hands on a ski lift.

If you’re heading to the slopes with someone who’s more than a friend but not quite a lover, why not listen to this song and see if it brings you closer?