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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Classic songs recommended for winter drives. Japanese songs perfect for drive dates (41–50)
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
A song by Ayaka and Kobukuro that touched many hearts as the theme for the Nissan Cube commercial.
With the gentle harmonies of the three singers, it tenderly expresses the “hope for dreams” deep in our hearts and the “positive step toward tomorrow.” Life isn’t linear; it’s more like a journey that turns corners and faces unexpected walls.
But when you find light at the end of the road, this song gives you the courage to take that step without hesitation.
Since its release in February 2007, it has been included on the albums Sing to the Sky and ALL SINGLES BEST 2, and was also performed at the 58th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a perfect track for long drives or moments when you’re about to take a new step forward.
SweetieME:I
It’s a winter love song that sings about the sweet season of romance.
ME:I’s gentle vocals bring back warm memories of time spent with a loved one.
You can feel the happiness of sharing your first winter together and the desire to cherish everyday, little moments.
It also seems to carry gratitude for the fans, making it a heartwarming track.
Released as a digital single in December 2024, this is said to be ME:I’s first winter song.
It’s a perfect pick for winter dates or spending the holiday season with someone special.
Why not listen to it together with your loved ones—your partner, friends, or family?
Crystal SnowBTS
Crystal Snow sets the scene for those special moments when you listen as snow whirls in the air.
It’s a song released in 2017 by BTS, the globally popular Korean idol group.
The original is in Japanese and was created for their Japanese fans.
It was also featured as background music on ABEMA’s well-known dating show, “He and the Wolf-chan Won’t Deceive.” A love song that parallels fleeting love with snow that melts away the instant you touch it, it adds a romantic touch to winter drive dates.
Winter, againGLAY
When it comes to GLAY’s signature winter song, it has to be “Winter, again”! Its melody evokes a harsh winter wind, and the bittersweet atmosphere has captured people’s hearts for many years.
TERU’s vocals in the chorus are especially memorable—perfect for drivers who love in-car karaoke, don’t you think? If you belt out that chorus without feeling shy, you’ll definitely feel refreshed! And of course, listening to it while driving on snowy roads lets you fully experience the wintry scenes they portray.
White LoveSPEED
A classic winter song! When it was released, everyone copied the chorus choreography and sang along! If you’re from the SPEED generation, this will definitely hype up your drive! We also recommend singing it together with friends while you drive.
You’ll for sure get excited asking, “Who’s doing HIRO and who’s doing Eriko?” Leave the choreography to the passengers, and drivers, please drive safely!
DEPARTURESglobe
When it comes to winter classics from the “Komuro sound,” globe’s “DEPARTURES” is a must.
It was used as the CM song for JR East’s “JR SKI SKI,” featuring Makiko Esumi and Yutaka Takenouchi.
There are plenty of times you go for a drive for all sorts of reasons—wanting to blow off steam, ease loneliness, or just be alone.
Among those, this song is especially recommended when you’ve had a painful breakup or heartbreak and want to reset your feelings with a solo drive.
Keiko’s clear, expansive vocals and the bittersweet melody will stay close to your heart, and by the time your drive is over, you’ll surely feel refreshed.
snow moonRyosuke Yamada
A gem of a medium-tempo ballad that weaves a heartrending love story against a stage of moonlight shining in the winter night sky and gently falling snow.
Sung by Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP, this piece tenderly embraces the feelings of someone confronting memories of a bygone love while trying to take a new step forward.
Carried by delicate tones of piano and strings, the lustrous vocals seep into the heart.
Set for digital release in February 2025, this song is recommended for those who want to look up at the moon alone on a winter night and reflect on precious memories.
Amid a quiet snowy landscape, it will stay close to your heart.