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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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Classic winter ballads. Recommended winter ballads compilation [2026] (1–10)
Blue MoonBlue Moon
With its beautifully flowing melody, elegant strings, and the so-called “hachi-roku” 6/8 rhythm, it has a nostalgic feel that evokes oldies-style pop—really lovely! This winter ballad is the title track of NiziU’s fourth single, released in December 2022.
It’s the group’s first winter ballad, featuring warm lyrics themed around their bond with fans.
Even when far apart, it portrays hearts that care for each other, symbolizing that fans and artists are connected no matter where they are.
The members’ refreshing yet powerful vocals are striking, bringing a sense of warmth perfect for the cold season.
The song conjures up the sight of blue penlights at live performances, symbolizing unity with fans.
It’s a perfect listen for all kinds of winter moments—Christmas, a quiet winter night alone, a drive through snowy landscapes, or a day on the slopes.
Christmas songback number
A song that carries the spirit of Christmas throughout.
Before confessing your feelings to someone you like, everyone agonizes over their thoughts about that person.
This song beautifully conveys that frustrating, pre-confession feeling.
If you have someone you like but don’t have the courage to tell them, give this song a listen! I’m sure it will give you a push.
Winter and Springback number
This song, painted with a wistful melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart, symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Released by back number in January 2024, it masterfully portrays the pain of heartbreak and the process of self-acceptance.
The protagonist’s journey to rediscover their own worth as the snow melts is sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a track that fully showcases the band’s hallmark emotional expressiveness, perfect for listening during long winter nights or at the seasonal turning point when spring approaches.
Warm and comforting, it’s a song that stands beside those trying to overcome a breakup or preparing for a fresh start.
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!
WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG
This is a winter classic that expresses the bittersweet feeling of thinking about a distant loved one at Christmas through a sweet, moving harmony.
Its sound is marked by electric piano and distinctive vocal effects, offering a different, more emotive charm compared to XG’s usual style.
Released in December 2023, the song falls under the “Winter R&B” genre, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of the season.
The lyrics are striking, describing how even trees and lights decorating the city feel different when that special person isn’t there.
It’s a great listen for a winter night spent alone, or while reminiscing about someone important who’s far away.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
When people ask, “What song comes to mind for winter?” I bet many think of this one.
It’s one of singer and actress Mika Nakashima’s signature songs, released in 2003 as her 10th single.
After being featured in a commercial, it became a massive hit, and Nakashima performed it on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a classic that has also been covered by well-known artists both in Japan and abroad.
The lyrics capture the feelings of realizing the emotion of “love” within oneself for the first time—and it truly brings you to tears.
Dear SnowNEW!arashi
A supreme winter ballad by Arashi that begins with a wistful yet warm intro.
Its lyrics evoke an oath of eternal love, and the fragile, beautiful melody deeply resonates in the heart.
Released in October 2010 as their 33rd single, it was used as the theme song for the film Ōoku, starring group member Kazunari Ninomiya.
Combined with the film’s fantastical, emotive atmosphere, it’s a masterpiece that quietly stirs the listener’s soul.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart, becoming a memorable hit for many.
The song is also included on the album Beautiful World.
It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a quiet night as snow falls softly—why not immerse yourself in its world in a warm room while thinking of someone dear?