Among teenagers likely born between fiscal years 2005 and 2014, the ones currently experiencing their youth in real time are what we call Generation Z.
In Japan, many people probably began choosing music on their own around 2018, when the era shifted from Heisei to Reiwa.
Thanks to the rise of subscription services, we can now listen to a wide range of music regardless of generation, while new classics continue to emerge.
So this time, we’ll introduce winter songs—especially tracks released in the Reiwa era—that we recommend to teens!
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Winter songs (1–10) I’d recommend to teenagers who are living through their youth right now
Winter and Springback number
A beautifully rendered depiction of youth’s end and the start of a new season, back number’s new song weaves delicate words to portray winter’s arrival announcing the end of love and spring’s coming that brings self-acceptance.
The lyrics, which overlay the changing seasons with the journey from heartbreak to discovering one’s own worth, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
Released digitally on January 24, 2024, the track features the emotive vocals and melodies characteristic of back number.
It’s a song especially recommended for teenagers experiencing the joys and pains of love.
A heartwarming winter song that heals the wounds of heartbreak and gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a song written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “silent,” an emotional winter ballad that seeks warmth amid the cold of the season.
Digitally released in October 2022, the track exemplifies Official HIGE DANDism’s musical exploration and range of expression.
It reflects the importance of deepening human connections through words and a belief in the power of language, delivering a strong message to listeners.
It’s the perfect track for spending time with someone special on a winter night.
silentSEKAI NO OWARI
A bittersweet love song perfect for the cold season has arrived.
Released in December 2020, this track was also chosen as the theme song for TBS Television’s Tuesday drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka.” The lyrics portray the protagonist’s feelings of loneliness amid silence, vividly depicting someone spending Christmas night alone.
This work, which could be called an anti-Christmas song that depicts the pain and solitude of a love that has ended, has resonated with many listeners thanks to its beautiful melody and profound lyrics.
As a classic winter song by SEKAI NO OWARI, it has become a beloved track across generations.
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!
Christmas EveYuuri
A song that skillfully weaves together the wistfulness of winter and the hope of Christmas resonates in the heart alongside Yuri’s clear, translucent vocals.
The protagonist’s feelings as they long for a lost love overlap with the scenes of Christmas Eve, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
The music video is directed by Elizabeth Miyaji and stars actress Sara Minami.
For those who have experienced love and parting, there are many relatable moments, making it a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a winter night.
Premonition of WinterHirai Dai
This song features gentle vocals and an acoustic guitar sound that evoke the arrival of winter.
The lyrics are woven with seasonally rich expressions, and the warm atmosphere created by sleigh bells conjures serene winter scenes for the listener.
Rooted in acoustic pop, the simple, comfortable sound delicately captures shifting emotions at the turn of the season as the cold deepens.
Through the quiet of winter and the accompanying emotional depth, it highlights the warmth of human connections and the importance of bonds—making it a recommended winter song for Gen Z listeners experiencing their youth in real time.
Dear SantaKoresawa
With the rise of subscriptions enabling cross-generational music experiences, new masterpieces are emerging one after another.
Koresawa’s songs are characterized by an addictive voice, pop melodies, and lyrics that capture everyday scenes from a unique perspective.
This work is a song that portrays the feelings of entrusting wishes for truly valuable things—beyond material desires—to Santa Claus.
It’s a recommended winter song for teenagers who, in the winter season, want to reflect on themselves and consider what truly matters.