[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)
Sound of SnowArisu
Alice is a folk group loved across generations.
Among their songs, the snow-themed piece is Yuki no Oto (The Sound of Snow), included on their 1976 album ALICE V.
Set against a wintry landscape of falling snow, it evokes a nostalgic mood that recalls past romances and one’s hometown.
The beauty of the Japanese language shines through in the diction and imagery that conjure scenes of nature, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a folk song where Shinji Tanimura’s gentle, warming vocals and the guitar’s arpeggios echo like a soft antidote to winter’s chill.
snowNakanomori BAND
A winter song that moves the heart with its shimmering, ringing guitar tones.
It’s a track by the girls’ band Nakanomori BAND, who were hugely active in the 2000s, released in 2007 as their seventh single, “Isobravo/Yuki.” The sound arrangement conveys a chilly atmosphere, which is part of its appeal.
That might make it sound cool and aloof, but it’s actually down-to-earth and catchy.
I think it will especially resonate with students.
Also recommended if you’re looking for a song to cover with your band!
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 Songs] Classic Winter Tunes with a Snow Theme: Snow Songs That Touch the Heart (81–90)
Snow FlowerWada Seiji
He’s such a good man that I don’t deserve him… It’s a song whose emotion comes through as it sings of wanting to make the woman you love happy.
It’s a number by Seiji Wada, an enka singer born in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, released in 2003 as his eighth single.
Especially for men, the feelings contained in this song may resonate.
There are surely those who are throwing themselves into their work, thinking, “I’ll make life easier for her.” With its expansive yet composed vocals that strike the heart, it’s enka you’ll want to listen to in a quiet moment.
A town where snow fallsAimer
Aimer, whose heartfelt vocals have won her great popularity.
Her song “Yuki no Furu Machi” (Snowbound Town) was released in 2012 as her third single, and it includes three winter-themed tracks.
When it comes to winter songs, snow is indispensable—there are countless songs that even have “snow” in the title.
In this song as well, not only the title but the lyrics are filled with imagery of snow: you can picture the powdery flakes piling up and a landscape blanketed in white.
It’s a poignant track that tightens the heart, evoking sorrow and tender feelings for someone dear who is no longer here.
Crystal SnowBTS
“Crystal Snow” pairs perfectly with the crisp winter air.
Released in 2017 as part of a triple A-side alongside the globally breakthrough hit “DNA” and “MIC Drop,” it’s a beloved masterpiece with enduring popularity.
Snow has a way of stirring all kinds of emotions, doesn’t it? This love song captures the ache of feelings that seem within reach yet remain just out of grasp.
Kanata Okajima’s lyrics are superb, and BTS’s vocal work makes the fragility all the more palpable.
If a beautiful ballad needs definition, this song surely qualifies, with a masterful progression that lets warmth emerge in the latter half.
Winter BellsKuraki Mai
The 11th single by Mai Kuraki, released in January 2002.
When it comes to winter songs or snow songs, many are gentle ballads, but this one is an upbeat, cheerful track.
It evokes the feeling of watching the snow outside the window from a warm room.
It was the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan.
It peaked at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, with total sales of 258,000 copies.