Recommended classic songs for winter drives. Japanese songs that are also great for drive dates.
A must-see for anyone looking for winter drive songs or background music for a drive date!
Driving down roads lined with beautiful illuminations has a special charm unique to winter, doesn’t it?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for winter drives.
Along with energetic, fast-paced tracks and exciting tunes that suit driving, we’ve also picked out romantic songs that feel just right for the season.
We hope this list helps you find the perfect tracks to match your mood and situation in the moment.
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Great songs recommended for winter drives. Japanese tracks also perfect for drive dates (21–30)
snow jamRin Oto
A signature winter ballad from Rin-ne, a rapper from Fukuoka Prefecture.
The track is packed with a laid-back, chill vibe that’s incredibly appealing and feels very contemporary.
Along with the soft production, the lyrics—written in familiar, everyday language—make the song even more relatable.
The rhymes are on point, and the flow is crafted to feel great, making you want to nod along as you listen.
It’s an absolute recommendation for a relaxed drive.
Let it snow!DEAN FUJIOKA
A perfect song to spice up your winter drive from Dean Fujioka, who’s also active as an actor.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “I’m Going to Blackmail You Now,” in which Dean Fujioka himself played the lead.
His music, with its Western pop vibe, makes for a super stylish driving BGM.
How about taking this song along for a snowy night drive while thinking of someone special?
Classic songs perfect for winter drives. Recommended Japanese tracks for drive dates (31–40)
HappinessAI
When you think of the singer-songwriter AI, you think of a musician with an incredibly appealing, resonant lower-to-mid vocal range who delivers cool songs.
This signature track of hers, released in 2011 and used in a Coca-Cola commercial, has since become firmly associated with Christmas.
With its sparkling sound, AI’s energetic vocals, and lyrics that radiate happiness and brightness, this song is sure to make you feel cheerful and excited behind the wheel!
Because it’s a cold nightTRF
TRF has lots of upbeat songs that are perfect for driving! Among them, how about “Samui Yoru Dakara…”—a classic winter song—as your companion for a winter drive? It’s a track that captures TRF’s signature energy while also conveying the bittersweet feel of winter.
It’s especially recommended for a short drive before a date or when you’re waiting in the car for a partner who’s running late to meet you.
Ideal for drivers who want both a lively vibe for the road and that wintry touch of melancholy!
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
A solo number by Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars that’s especially popular in winter, particularly around Christmas.
Plenty of people blast it and sing along loudly in their cars while driving.
If you’re one of those in-car karaoke lovers, how about this song for your winter drive? It’s a ballad, but the chorus is striking for Kuwata’s passionate vocals.
Why not try belting it out with all your energy while you drive, so you don’t lose out to Kuwata? It’s a song that lets you savor both romantic vibes and a refreshing, cathartic feeling.
orionYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s “orion” is perfect for a night drive, especially when you’re heading out to see city lights or a starry sky.
The song also became popular as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
Centered on Orion—one of winter’s signature constellations—and the stars in the night sky, it’s a track that makes a starry heavens flicker into your mind when you close your eyes, letting you feel the crisp winter air.
A gentle and very beautiful love song—be sure to take it along on your nighttime drive date.
RikaSIX LOUNGE
“Rika” is packed with relatable episodes for the chilly season.
It’s a track released by the three-piece rock band SIX LOUNGE.
It went viral on TikTok and drew a lot of attention, as you may know.
The song portrays the casual, everyday life of a couple.
Its laid-back tempo gives it a relaxed feel.
However, if you read the lyrics closely, a different side begins to emerge.
Be sure to check out the music video too, where a story unfolds to match the song.
