Classic winter ballads. Recommended winter ballad roundup [2026]
Winter tends to make us yearn for connection and feel sentimental, and combined with the beauty of winter scenery, ballads fit the season perfectly.
In fact, many popular winter songs are ballads, and this article rounds up just such beloved winter ballads.
We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks—from timeless standards and classics to winter songs by today’s popular artists.
Whether it’s Christmas, a quiet winter night alone, a day on the slopes, or a winter drive, find the perfect song to match your mood for any winter scene.
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Winter Ballad Masterpieces: Recommended Winter Ballads Compilation [2026] (91–100)
heartaimyon
Aimyon’s “Heart” features an unadorned, gentle singing voice and lyrics that sink into your soul.
Since it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Only Just Married,” many of you have probably heard it.
Whether it’s unrequited love, mutual love, or a relationship that’s more than friends but not quite lovers, people in every kind of romance can relate to these lyrics.
Even without using words like “like” or “love,” the feelings come through—Aimyon’s sensibility shines here.
Listen to it during the cold winter months when you crave connection, and it will slowly warm your heart and body like a hot water bottle.
Christmas EveYuuri
When it comes to winter events, many people think of Christmas.
So I’d like to introduce a song I want you to listen to at Christmas: Christmas Eve.
This is a love ballad by singer-songwriter Yuuri, his first work themed around Christmas.
It depicts him visiting a place filled with memories of his ex on Christmas, hoping they might meet again.
The highlight is how you can feel the passage of time throughout the song and the growing sense of emptiness that comes with it.
It’s heart-wrenching.
snow moonYamada Ryosuke
A winter mid-tempo ballad that captivatingly conveys a sweet yet bittersweet love story woven into a snowy landscape, expressed through a delicate singing voice.
Set for release in February 2025, this track will also be included on the album “RED.” With vivid, wintry imagery, it delivers sincere affection for a cherished person, carried by a clear and beautiful vocal.
It’s a wonderful song that gently keeps you company on winter nights when you’re thinking of someone you love or during quiet moments spent reminiscing about precious memories.
everlasting snowAimer
Aimer’s song “everlasting snow” is her 12th single, released in 2016.
It was selected as the ending theme for the TBS information program “Hiruobi!” in December 2016 and reached No.
8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a ballad beautifully sung in Aimer’s warm, reassuring voice, and the lyrics about winter miracles brought by snow are truly heartwarming.
Be sure to give it a listen on a chilly winter day that feels a little lonely.
All My Love To YouDA PUMP
As a winter ballad, I recommend DA PUMP’s “All My Love To You.” Released in 2001, the group was a male idol group at the time, and vocalist ISSA’s exceptional singing ability earned widespread acclaim.
While DA PUMP is often associated with upbeat tracks, you can fully appreciate ISSA’s true vocal prowess in their ballads as well.
In this song, emotionally rich lyrics and melodies themed around Christmas—a hallmark of the winter season—convey the bliss of lovers in winter.
If you’re looking for a ballad perfect for the colder months, be sure to add this track to your playlist!
silentSEKAI NO OWARI
“silent” is the 14th single by SEKAI NO OWARI, released in 2020.
It was selected as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasuka,” starring Nana Mori and Tomoya Nakamura.
The single reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and No.
2 on Billboard’s download chart.
Its poignant lyrics about a past love make it perfect for indulging in a sentimental mood.
It’s a song I especially recommend listening to on a cold winter’s day.
youKōda Kumi
Set against a wintry snowy backdrop, this is a winter ballad that portrays a bittersweet longing for love.
Kumi Koda’s emotionally rich vocals perfectly express the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.
The beautiful melodies of piano and strings further enhance the lyrical world.
Released in December 2005, this memorable track became Koda’s first to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Shinjuku Bôsô Kyûkyûtai” (Shinjuku Wild Ambulance).
If you sing it at karaoke, the key is the high notes in the chorus—pour your feelings into them, and you’re sure to captivate everyone around you.
In conclusion
We introduced winter ballads.
Every song was lovely and perfectly matched the scenes of winter, didn’t they? Did you find the one song you were looking for? Even among “winter songs,” the themes depicted in the lyrics vary from track to track.
If there are songs you haven’t listened to yet, be sure to give them a try—you might discover a wonderful artist you haven’t known before.