[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. Snow songs that touch the heart (71–80)
IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member band known for their strikingly fantastical worldview, and when it comes to their winter songs, “Illumination” stands out.
Its dramatic lyrics and gentle vocals, along with a sense of excitement that something is about to happen, capture the joy of winter.
Do you want to build a snowman?Ana to Yuki no Joou
Disney’s Frozen was a massive hit in Japan, and a sequel was slated for release in 2019.
As a musical film, it wove numerous memorable songs into its story, and every track leaves a strong impression.
That particular scene and that song—just hearing the music makes you want to watch the story again.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
One winter classic that must not be forgotten is Mika Nakashima’s renowned ballad.
It also drew attention as the theme song for Meiji Seika’s “boda” and “galbo” commercials.
Released as a single in October 2003, the song is marked by a poignant, beautiful piano-centered melody.
Carried by her gentle vocals, it expresses a pure wish for the happiness of moments spent with a loved one—huddling together in the winter cold as love and bonds deepen—to continue into the future.
In 2019, a film inspired by this song was also released.
Listening to it with your partner might help you both rediscover how important you are to each other.
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.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the eighth digital single by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band that has been dominating the J-pop scene with songs that blend high musicality into a pop sound.
Written specifically as the theme song for the TV drama “silent,” it opens with a calm piano sound and vocals that, together with a relaxed shuffle beat, draw you instantly into the song’s world.
Its dramatic arrangement and transparent sound may evoke images of a landscape where snow is steadily piling up.
A gem of a winter song, its slightly wistful melody resonates with the feeling of the winter air.
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
This is T.M.Revolution’s biggest hit winter song.
When it was released, the music video featuring Takanori Nishikawa singing in a blizzard wearing nothing but a tie and a jacket caused a sensation.
It was used as Nippon Broadcasting System’s theme song for the Nagano Olympics, has been covered by numerous artists, and was included in arcade music games.
The lyrics portray a straightforward, assertive man whose bravado reveals glimpses of his underlying fragility.
Many listeners can probably relate to the feeling of putting on a brave face to fend off the loneliness of a cold winter.
Opera Glasses in WinterEri Nitta
This is Eri Nitta’s solo debut work from her days with Onyanko Club.
Lyricist Yasushi Akimoto said of the lyrics, “In the occasionally sad expression Nitta showed, I caught a glimpse of the turmoil of adolescence, and that inspired me to write them.” Many people have likely experienced hiding their true feelings, acting curt, or putting on a brave face.
While feeling frustrated with herself for not being able to be honest, a girl musters her courage—the song captures her wavering emotions alongside scenes of a winter city.