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

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

A winter ballad by Official HIGE DANDism that quietly seeps into the heart like snow falling and piling up in silence.

Released for streaming in October 2022, this song was written as the theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “silent.” Comparing words to snowflakes, the lyrics portray both the difficulty and the preciousness of conveying shapeless feelings, striking listeners deeply.

The anecdote that it was created after a training camp in Hokkaido also makes you feel the wintry air—cold yet warm—breathing through the entire piece.

It’s perfect for gazing out over a silver world from a ski lift, or for taking a relaxing break in a lodge with a warm drink in hand.

snow globeYuika

Snow Globe / “Yuika” [MV]

A single brimming with happiness from Yuika that lets you savor the excitement of heading to a first date with someone special in the crisp winter air.

Released digitally in November 2023, this work was created as a sequel to the much-loved “Koi Dorobō” (“Love Thief”).

It was later included on the album “Longing for Indigo,” released in October 2024, delighting fans who’ve been following where the romance would lead.

The lyrics capture the butterflies of meeting up and the moments together that make even the cold feel endearing.

Its buoyant melody is perfect BGM for the car ride to the slopes or for listening on the lift!

Winter Snow MagicHirai 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.

SNOW SMILEShimizu 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!

You and the slopesSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Slopes”

This is a ski slope song by SHISHAMO, a girls’ band that’s hugely popular with the younger generation.

The cute lyrics portray a gentle, relatable romance—especially for students—and they’ll warm your heart.

It’s perfect for trips to go skiing or snowboarding with your clubmates or close friends.

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Hane Keisuke

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Blue MoonNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 4th Single「Blue Moon」M/V

A beautiful winter ballad by NiziU that sings of the joy and tenderness of finally reuniting with someone precious after a time when you couldn’t meet, no matter how much you wanted to.

Layered with each member’s vocals to create stunning harmonies, this song melts seamlessly into the clear winter air.

First unveiled at their Tokyo Dome concert in November 2022—where they shared the moving experience of meeting fans face-to-face—it was released as a single in December of the same year.

The sound grows gradually from a quiet introduction into something grand, like the sight of snow gently piling up.

It’s a number that warmly wraps around the chill of winter.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

The awe-inspiring ballad “Everything,” delivered with overwhelming vocal power, is absolutely one of those songs that define winter.

It’s a masterpiece that reminds you just how perfectly ballads suit the season, conjuring images of winter scenes dressed in coats and scarves.

I hear this song a lot on TV and radio once winter arrives, so it really makes me feel that the season has come.

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Murakami Shinpei

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