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[Winter Songs] Songs that evoke the feeling of winter for Instagram Stories
There are plenty of songs that give you a sense of the season, whether Japanese or Western music.
This time, I’d like to introduce songs that are perfect for Instagram Stories and give off a winter vibe!
With lyrics that evoke images of snow and winter scenery and melodies that fit the season, there are lots of tracks you’ll find yourself wanting to play in winter—so be sure to check them out.
Try using them as BGM when you post something wintry on your Instagram Stories!
Your post might just make your friends feel the winter spirit too.
Alright, let’s get started!
[Winter Songs] Songs that make you feel the season for Instagram Stories (1–10)
snow jamRin Oto
This song pleasantly paints a winter scene, highlighted by Rin-ne’s gentle voice and its emotional atmosphere.
Centered on themes of snow and winter nights, it delicately expresses the bittersweetness of love and the stagnation of everyday life.
Released in February 2020, it was included on the album “swipe sheep” and gained support especially among younger listeners.
With its languid tempo and distinctive sound, it’s a track you’ll want to hear on a winter night.
It’s also perfect as background music for Instagram Stories, ideal for those looking to set a wintry mood.
Savor this heartwarming winter song that lets you feel Rin-ne’s unique world.
First LoveUtada Hikaru
This is a timeless masterpiece that soaks the heart with bittersweet memories of love.
The lyrics, penned by Hikaru Utada at the age of 16, delicately portray the end of a first love and the memories that refuse to fade.
Her emotionally rich vocals, carried by a gentle piano melody, vividly express the pain of heartbreak and lingering longing.
Released in March 1999, the track was included on Utada’s debut album, First Love.
It’s a perfect song to use as BGM for winter-themed posts.
somedaySaucy Dog
This song beautifully portrays winter love and farewell.
Through striking imagery—slopes, starry skies, and empty parks—it weaves memories of young love.
Sweet, bittersweet moments come vividly back to life, like winter days spent sipping warm cocoa and the first time holding hands.
Released in May 2017 and later performed on THE FIRST TAKE in October 2021, it entered the charts.
As one of Saucy Dog’s signature tracks, it resonates with many listeners and is perfect for the winter season.
It’s also recommended as BGM for Instagram Stories when sharing winter memories.
Winter GiftNEW!mosao.
Sung by Mosawo, a singer-songwriter who performs without showing their face, this piece is a love song that gently portrays winter romance in down-to-earth words.
The music video released in November 2020 is filled with the aching feelings of unrequited love and the courage to confess, isn’t it? Incorporating strings for the first time, the sound vividly colors the sparkle of winter with a touch of loneliness.
Also included on the album “Koi no Uta,” it drew major attention at the time of its digital release, dominating the top spots on LINE MUSIC’s rankings.
With highly relatable lyrics that make you want to see the person you like, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to closely.
If you play it before Christmas or a winter date, it’s sure to give you the courage to share your feelings with someone special!
silentNEW!SEKAI NO OWARI
A winter classic by SEKAI NO OWARI that evokes snow piling up on a quiet night.
Written specifically as the theme song for the 2020 TBS drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka,” the track features Christmas-like sleigh bells as an accent, and lyrics that capture a silence like sound has vanished and an unspoken, aching longing that truly resonates.
Surprisingly, that vivid wintry atmosphere was created by the members in the middle of summer, chilling the room to an extreme with air conditioning.
Later included on the album “scent of memory,” it can be considered one of their new standard numbers.
It’s also frequently featured on TikTok as a song people want to hear in winter—perfect for pairing with videos of illuminated cityscapes and snowy scenes.
Be sure to use it as heartwarming BGM for your posts.
Mr. SnowmanE-girls
E-girls’ song, which portrays the arrival of winter and the feeling of falling in love, conveys the thrill of that moment through expressions of affection toward a snowman.
Characterized by sweet, bittersweet lyrics and a catchy melody, it was released in November 2014 and reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
It’s also included on the album E.G.
TIME and captured the hearts of many fans.
Because it’s a song brimming with winter vibes, it’s perfect to listen to on a cold day with a hot drink.
Use it in your Instagram Stories, and your post will instantly have a wonderfully wintry atmosphere.
by all means; no matter what; at any costNEW!back number
A winter song by back number that stands by those who burn with fierce determination in the biting cold.
Released in December 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s “NHK Winter Sports.” When it first aired during the broadcast of the “World Curling Final Qualification” that same December, many listeners likely felt their hearts swell as it overlapped with the athletes’ performances.
More than just a song for the world of competition, it’s like an anthem cheering on everyone with a wish they’re desperate to fulfill.
It portrays the gritty yet beautiful strength of people who stand up no matter how many times they fall, and each listen stirs courage from deep within.
When you feel like giving up on entrance exam studies or work, or when you’re struggling with a lack of results in your club activities, this song will surely make you think, “I’ll give it one more try!”