[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.

A winter fairy is melting a snowmanKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “A winter fairy is melting a snowman” (Official Music Video)

With a glittering synthesizer tone resounding through the intro, can’t you instantly picture a wintry scene the moment you hear it? Sung by Kaela Kimura, this song introduces fantastical motifs like winter fairies and snowmen, drawing listeners into a picture-book-like, wondrous world.

Released as a single in December 2010, it played in living rooms across Japan as an NTT DoCoMo commercial song at the time.

It was also featured in a LINE MUSIC commercial in 2017, making it a beloved winter classic that transcends eras.

It was her first release after giving birth as well, and beneath its cuteness you can feel a strong sense of resolve.

The dance beat that makes you want to move your cold, huddled body is perfect for car rides on the way to the slopes or for livening up winter events.

snow jamRin Oto

snow jam – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

A track that gently keeps you company in those moments when you want to relax on a winter night that chills you to the bone.

The down-to-earth lyrics spun by Fukuoka-born rapper Rin-ne and the mellow, warm sound are a perfect match.

With a theme of “that drowsy feeling right before you fall asleep,” the soothing flow seems to untangle your heart just by listening.

Released in February 2020 as a digital-only single, it became a major topic of conversation, especially on social media.

Despite having no tie-in, it surpassed 100 million streams and is known for winning the New Artist Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s also included on the first album, “swipe sheep.” Give it a careful listen during a winter drive or when you’re winding down at the end of the day.

Winter SongKiroro

Kiroro "Winter Song" Official Music Video

A winter ballad by a music duo from Okinawa that portrays pure, heartfelt emotions.

The lyrics penned by Chiharu Tamashiro contrast the freezing chill of winter with the warmth deep within the heart, gently accompanying the listener’s feelings.

The delicate tones of the piano and the clear, transparent vocals intertwine, making this a timeless classic beloved as a winter staple.

Released in November 1998 as their third single, it became widely known through Meiji Seika’s TV commercials for Meltykiss and Porte.

It was later included on the album “Sukina Hito — Kiroro no Sora.” This is a song you’ll want to listen to on a cold night as you think of someone dear.

When you wish to feel a sure warmth amid the ache of longing, sit in a quiet room and listen closely.

Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Winter Story

This work features the beautiful tones of piano and strings resonating through the silence.

It is the 10th single by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, released in October 2013.

The gentle yet powerful vocals of Ryuji Imaichi and Hiroomi Tosaka express a passionate warmth of the heart in contrast to the winter cold, deeply moving the listener.

The world evoked—white breaths in the air and shimmering illuminations—vividly rekindles the winter scenes stored in one’s memory.

The song was also loved as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “PON!” and as the CM song for Huis Ten Bosch’s “Kingdom of Lights.” A renowned track included on the album “BLUE IMPACT.” It’s a supreme winter ballad brimming with seasonal atmosphere—one that makes you want to think of someone special when you happen to hear it on the slopes or in the city.

Snowlit Townsaitou yuki

Snowlit Town

Yuki Saito, a top idol representing the 1980s who continues to shine today as a skilled actress.

This work is included on the album “Yuki no Danshō Sound Sketch,” released in December 1985 as a related piece to the film “Fragments of Snow – Passion,” in which she starred.

The contrast between the snowy scenery painted by Takashi Matsumoto and the artificial lights seeps into the heart, carried by Takao Kisugi’s poignant melody.

Although it was never released as a single, its serene beauty has made it a beloved hidden gem among fans.

On a winter night when the cold bites, if you want to sit quietly and reflect in a warm room, why not listen to Yuki Saito’s crystal-clear singing voice?

snow light&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Yukiakari’ Official MV

A winter song by &TEAM where a tranquil winter landscape intersects with a burning inner passion.

Released in December 2024 as the title track of the album “Yukiakari,” this piece serves as the crucial finale to an epic narrative that spans spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

It also links to the world of HYBE’s original story “Dark Moon: The Gray City,” packed with elements that deepen immersion in the narrative.

Set on a frozen snowfield, its worldbuilding dramatically portrays a resolute will to move toward the future.

Listen to it on a chilly night when you feel alone, and you’ll sense the warmth and bonds of your companions close by.

Why not give this masterpiece a listen—a song that gives courage to everyone who keeps facing forward, even while carrying doubt?

Winter LoveBoA

BoA / Winter Love

With its heartrending lyrics and sweeping melody, this winter song profoundly moves listeners.

BoA’s powerful vocals blend into the cold air, beautifully capturing a frigid sense of loneliness and the yearning for warmth.

Released as a single in November 2006, it was also included on the milestone album MADE IN TWENTY (20).

The song was used as an ending theme for programs on Nippon TV and is a celebrated classic that won a Gold Award at the 48th Japan Record Awards.

There’s even an anecdote that the music video was filmed in a giant freezer, visually conveying the chill.

It’s a track that seeps into the heart—perfect for those skin-craving-for-warmth seasons, the kind you want to listen to alone on a quiet night.