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

My Gift to YouNEW!CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “My Gift to You” Official Video

A supreme ballad that gently warms the heart as winter’s chill deepens.

With Skoop On Somebody fully involved in production and backing vocals, this R&B-flavored track marks a collaboration with CHEMISTRY.

The layered, beautiful harmonies add rich color to the snowy white world.

Released in December 2002 as a limited edition of 100,000 copies, it also drew attention as the KDDI commercial song and the ending theme for the drama “Their Christmas.” It’s perfect BGM for a soothing drive home from the slopes, easing your tired, play-worn body.

It’s sure to make winter moments spent with someone special even more romantic.

Snow MenNEW!Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Snow Men (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino’s music wraps you in a quietly mature mood, casting a romantic spell over the winter slopes.

The lyrics delicately portray the chill of snow and the warmth of human touch, gently stirring the listener’s heart.

Featured on the album YELLOW DANCER, released in December 2015, this song was written as the theme for a Shiseido MAQuillAGE web movie.

Infused with elements of neo-soul, its sound is perfect for a restful break after energetic fun or for savoring a calm moment while gazing at the slopes at night.

It’s a sophisticated track whose allure makes you forget the cold and listen, utterly entranced.

Hidden in this snowNEW!moon drop

moon drop [Hidden in this snow] Music Video

A song by moon drop that resonates especially with young people.

It’s a winter track that serves as the final installment of the “three-part love song series depicting the changing seasons of romance,” released in December 2021, and it’s also included on the album This Palm Still Remembers You, released in January 2022.

It draws a striking contrast between the sparkling cityscape and the aching desire to stay by someone’s side—even as their second choice.

While it has the driving energy characteristic of a band, the piano melody dramatically evokes a snowy scene; listening to it on a lift while gazing out at a silver world is sure to make your heart swell.

Letting the cold wind wash over you as you sink into sentimentality is one of the unique pleasures of the slopes, isn’t it?

SNOW SMILENEW!Shimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “SNOW SMILE” Music Video (Full Size)

Shota Shimizu’s “SNOW SMILE” floods the heart with the joy of reuniting after a long time and the bittersweet pain of the farewell to come.

Released in November 2014, this single was featured as an insert song in the show “Christmas Carol Clock” held at Ikspiari in Tokyo Disney Resort.

Its blend of smooth R&B grooves and catchy pop melodies creates a dramatic soundtrack for spending time with someone special on the slopes.

The lyrics depict a long-distance couple reuniting on a winter day and cherishing their limited time together.

Listening to it as background music for a Christmas-season ski date or a snowy mountain trip with friends you haven’t seen in a while will make those moments even more memorable!

By the time of the Christmas carolsNEW!Inagaki Junichi

Junichi Inagaki – When It's Christmas Carol Time (Official Music Video)

When you’re wrapped in the crisp winter air, don’t you ever find your heart stolen by a melody that seems to come from nowhere? Sung by Junichi Inagaki, a singer who also handles drum performances, this piece is a classic that truly defines the season.

In fact, if you delve into the lyrics, they depict a slightly bittersweet, mature romance in which the couple takes some time apart until Christmas to reflect on their relationship.

Released as a single in October 1992, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Homework” and became a huge hit, selling over 1.4 million copies.

Its sophisticated synth sound and Inagaki’s wistful vocals will make moments spent on snow-white slopes feel all the more dramatic.

white keyNEW!Suzuki Ami

Ami Suzuki – WHITE KEY (Ami Suzuki 29th Anniversary Live at LIQU)

A winter dance-pop track produced by Tetsuya Komuro that conjures images of white snowy landscapes and swaying lights.

Ami Suzuki’s transparent vocals layer over a sound that balances poignancy and warmth, gripping the listener’s heart.

Released as a single in December 1998, it became a major topic as the theme for Alpen’s “kissmark” commercial.

It perfectly matches not only the excitement of heading to the slopes but also the dreamy atmosphere of night skiing.

It’s a recommended song for those who want to relive the late ’90s fervor while adding color to special winter moments.

Before winter endsNEW!Shimizu Shota

A gem of a winter song by Shota Shimizu, released in December 2011, that makes even the winter chill feel pleasant.

This work weaves together not only the ache of time spent apart, but also the glittering exhilaration of the Christmas season with exquisite balance.

Its R&B groove, warm melody, and soulful vocals paint the slopes in romantic hues.

The drama-style music video—starring Shota Sometani and Nako Mizusawa and noted for its hidden coded messages—also left a strong impression.

His heartwarming vocals are sure to make your time at the ski resort an even more special memory.