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

Windy DayNEW!ELLEGARDEN

ELLEGARDEN “Windy Day”

An emotional fan favorite from ELLEGARDEN that gently stays by your side when you feel like you’re about to break.

Its kind message—that you don’t have to force a smile and it’s okay to be your natural self—has surely encouraged many fans.

It’s a track from the album “DON’T TRUST ANYONE BUT US,” released in April 2002, and it was also used as the ending theme for OVA I’ll Volume 2.

There’s a well-known story that it was created after the band parted with a beloved hamster, but this song gives you not only a sense of sorrow, it also empowers you to look forward.

Recommended for listening when you’re feeling down after a fall while snowboarding, or while riding the lift and feeling the mountain wind on the slopes.

It will give you the courage to enjoy yourself in your own way, without pushing too hard!

Choo Choo TRAINNEW!EXILE

EXILE / Choo Choo TRAIN

EXILE, renowned for their unwavering popularity and overwhelming performance, deliver this signature dance track, released as a single in November 2003.

It’s a cover of the original song that ZOO made a hit as the JR East ski campaign CM song, and that famous roll dance is something almost everyone has seen at least once.

The lyrics, capturing the exhilaration of setting off on a journey, and the joy-filled rhythm are a perfect match for in-car BGM on the way to the slopes.

With heat that blows away the cold, this classic, blockbuster number instantly amps up the energy for enjoying snowboarding with friends!

The future is in our hands.NEW!THA BLUE HERB

The future is in our hands.

A soul-stirring track by THA BLUE HERB, a hip-hop group based in Sapporo.

It was released as a single in May 2003.

While paying respect to THE BLUE HEARTS, this work reconstructs that spirit with its own beats and words, overflowing with a strong resolve not to rely on success guaranteed by someone else, but to carve out the future with one’s own hands.

The determination to push toward one’s dreams—overcoming harsh realities and days of labor—will likely resonate deeply with the heart of a snowboarder who keeps challenging new tricks while falling time and again.

Listen to it when you want to practice with stoic focus or when your spirit is about to break, and you’ll feel a fierce energy welling up from within.

together; along with; bothNEW!WANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A popular song brimming with WANIMA’s signature positive energy that gives listeners a powerful push forward.

Its passionate message—overcoming past hardships and future anxieties to move ahead as your true self—resonates deeply.

Included on the single “JUICE UP!!” released in August 2016, this track also reflects thoughts on the Kumamoto earthquakes that occurred during its production; its lyrics about the preciousness of life and gratitude for friends will leave a lasting impression.

The exhilarating, fast-paced melody pairs perfectly with the thrill of carving swiftly across snowy slopes on a snowboard! It’s also perfect for amping up the vibe with friends on the way to the ski resort.

sparkleNEW!Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Kirari (Official Video)

The dance beat, brimming with a pleasant sense of exhilaration, perfectly matches the refreshing feeling of gliding down a snow-white slope.

Released in May 2021, this song by Fujii Kaze is also known for being written specifically for Honda’s VEZEL commercial.

With total streams surpassing 500 million, it’s no wonder it continues to be loved for so long.

The lyrics convey a positive message for life’s journey: to calmly let hardships roll off your back and cherish the sparkling moments of everyday life.

Let the lively rhythm carry you as you freely carve up the slopes, and you’ll feel your heart set free.

It’s also a perfect track to accompany your drive home after a day of snowboarding.

Love GarmentNEW!imase

[imase] Koi-goromo (Music Video)

This is a heartwarming winter song by imase, a singer-songwriter who enjoys immense popularity mainly on social media.

The country-style sound intertwined with elegant strings feels like warmth you touch in the cold winter air, and it makes your chest tighten as you listen.

Released in February 2024, the piece was written as a campaign song for Kirin’s Gogo-no-Kocha (Afternoon Tea).

The lyrics, created based on tanka poems submitted by the general public, delicately depict everyday winter scenes and the faint feelings of thinking about someone.

It’s perfect for that moment when you take a breather in a ski lodge with a warm drink in hand!

Winter Snow MagicNEW!Hirai Dai

Winter Snow Magic

A heartwarming love message that gently wraps your shivering body—Hirai Dai’s winter ballad.

Though Hirai Dai is strongly associated with summer and the sea, this work, deliberately themed around winter, is notable for its grand arrangement featuring strings.

After its advance digital release in December 2013, it was included on the album “The Light,” released in January 2014, and garnered attention as his first winter song.

It remains a beloved winter staple to this day.

The lyrics depict a vow of pure love, like snow piling up, and simply listening fills you with happiness.

Brimming with romantic mood, this track is perfect as background music while riding a lift with your partner or gliding leisurely during a night ski session.