[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.
Snow, a symbol of winter, has a certain romantic allure and is a theme often featured in songs.
The sight of snow falling silently and piling up, or a landscape blanketed in pure white, evokes a beautiful image, doesn’t it?
You might also think of its connection to winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
This time, we’ll spotlight songs about snow—perfect winter tunes to enjoy precisely because the season is so cold!
Despite the chill of the snow, there are plenty of songs that will warm your heart.
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[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow: moving snow songs (61–70)
Snow’s HandwritingTakahashi Yuu
Yu Takahashi is a singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals.
His 2022 album “ReLOVE & RePEACE” drew attention for featuring songs that explore profound themes such as life and human nature.
Among them, “Yuki no Hisseki” (Traces in the Snow) is a track that likens the life one has walked to a snow-covered path.
The lyrics affirm the many ways a life can be lived, so listening to this song is sure to leave you feeling uplifted.
Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe
This is glove’s smash hit that sold 1.3 million copies.
Fans praise it as a “timeless classic,” and it ranks among glove’s most popular tracks.
It was featured in a JR East commercial, and with this song they made their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The entire piece exudes loneliness and poignancy.
The lyrics reveal the painful feelings of a woman who has fallen into a forbidden love.
Even though the word “winter” never appears, the melancholic sound and the expression that the coming season will be “harsh” naturally evoke winter—such is this song.
A love letter written in the snowKikuchi Momoko
This is one of Momoko Kikuchi’s signature songs, created during her rise as a pure, girl-next-door idol, and set against the backdrop of a white Christmas Eve.
Through the image of entrusting hidden feelings to the falling snow, it conveys the purity, bittersweetness, and single-minded devotion of being in love.
Released in 1984 as Kikuchi’s third single, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a hit, selling around 350,000 copies.
Gently singing of the ache of wintertime love and the yearning for unattainable dreams, this song is recommended for quiet moments spent alone in the cold season or when you find yourself thinking of someone special.
Myth of the SnowflakeKOTOKO
This is a heartwarming song that evokes a beautiful winter scene blanketed in snow.
KOTOKO’s clear, translucent vocals gently portray the changing seasons and the bonds between people.
The piece skillfully captures the transition from winter to spring, stirring a quiet sense of emotion in listeners.
Released in March 2006 as the coupling track to the single “being,” it was also featured in a Dwango commercial tie-in.
The lyrics, which sing of nostalgia for time passing with the melting snow and of unwavering bonds, are especially recommended for listening when you begin to sense the end of winter.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to warm their hearts during the cold season or reflect on memories with someone special.
A flower that blooms in the snowAkizuki Maria (Hanazawa Kana)
Yuki ni Saku Hana (A Flower Blooming in the Snow) captivates with its translucent, pure singing voice.
This song serves as the ending theme for the anime From the New World and is presented as being sung by the character Maria Akizuki.
Kana Hanazawa, who voices the character, performs the vocals, richly expressing a romantic situation.
Not only is it beautiful, but it also conveys sorrow and fragility—an aspect worth noting.
Knowing the anime’s story will help you connect with it on an even deeper emotional level.
White LoveSPEED
A ballad that portrays a bittersweet love against the backdrop of a winter scene where pure white snow falls.
SPEED’s crystal-clear vocals express that pure feeling as beautifully as snow.
Released in October 1997, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a massive hit with cumulative sales exceeding 1.84 million copies.
It was also used in a Shiseido “T’essera Angel Drop” commercial, gaining love across a wide audience.
The lyrics, which stay close to the hearts of those in love, make it a song you’ll want to listen to on long winter nights.
Give it a listen when you want to warm your thoughts for someone special.
Silver DreamMoritaka Chisato
A heartwarming ballad themed around gentleness like snow and a wish for dreams that stretch on endlessly.
Its delicate vocals and beautiful melody blend together, showcasing Chisato Moritaka’s distinctive sensibility in depicting winter scenery and emotions.
Released in November 1996 as her 30th single, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon chart.
It was also used in the Meiji Chocolate “Meltykiss” TV commercial, warming the hearts of many.
On a cold winter night, when you feel like reminiscing about someone, this song is sure to soothe your heart.
Moritaka’s gentle voice will be there by your side.