[Winter Love Songs] A curated selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks that offer both warmth and heartbreak

When the cold season arrives, sweet love songs somehow become all the more irresistible.

Don’t you feel that, in the biting chill, the lyrics and melodies sink deeper into your heart than usual? In this article, we introduce winter love songs.

From tracks that capture the ache of unrequited love to songs that color warm moments with someone special, you can savor many shades of romance.

They’re perfect for pairing with a Christmas or Valentine’s Day date, or for immersing yourself on a quiet night alone.

Find the love songs that will make your winter feel truly special.

Playlist

[Winter Love Songs] A curated selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks that offer both warmth and heartbreak
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blue MoonNiziU		NiziU’s winter ballad, the heartache of thinking about someone precious
2	Winter MagicAogumo		Confessing unrequited feelings under the pretext of winter’s cold
3	thawAwesome City Club		Awesome City Club’s wistful winter song
4	Snow WhiteEVE		A winter ballad by Eve, the theme song for “Black Night Parade”
5	pure whiteyama		A track notable for yama’s translucent, breathy vocals
6	HibernationYorushika		Delicate emotions of Yorushika depicted in guitar rock
7	painted skyMarushii		Marcy's heartbreak rock ballad
8	silentSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that sings of a bittersweet love on a winter night
9	PresentINI		A romantic dance-pop winter single
10	Heroineback number		A winter love song, beautiful snow and aching feelings
11	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic, a wistful winter song
12	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		Lyrics of a bittersweet winter love and the warmth of the heart
13	Snow WhiteMarushii		A poignant winter love, a song that nestles close to memories
14	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		The winter classic “Yuki no Hana” is a masterpiece that sings of love.
15	powder snowRemioromen		The poignant winter classic “Konayuki” sings of the sorrow of a broken heart.
16	White KissSuzuki Suzuki		A wistful winter love, the longing to meet again
17	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu's bittersweet winter love song
18	snow globeYuika		A love song that likens winter feelings to a snow globe
19	Christmas EveYuuri		Yuuri’s “Christmas Eve” is a bittersweet love song.
20	SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota		A bittersweet winter song about a long-distance relationship
21	Premonition of WinterHirai Dai		A pop number that depicts Dai Hirai’s winter romance
22	White cityaibii karaa		A love song depicting the happiness of winter lovers
23	Winter Snow MagicHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s winter love song
24	Yukikazesupittsu		A winter classic by Spitz, a song inspired by Norwegian scenery
25	Before it turns whiteRyuya Miyase		A jazz-pop song about winter romance
26	LAT.43°N 〜forty-three degrees north〜DREAMS COME TRUE		A hidden gem by Dreams Come True that portrays a long-distance romance
27	PrologueUru		Kasumi Arimura-starring “Chuugaku Seito Nikki” — Uru’s heart-touching song
28	Snowy Lovenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s winter love song
29	Christmas songback number		A classic song that sings of a bittersweet Christmas romance
30	Mermaid in FebruaryAKB48		Winter sea, a bittersweet love song like a mermaid
31	Snow Ghostflumpool		A winter scene, a bittersweet song of love with dancing snow
32	Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI		A winter love song: a fantastical world of snow and light
33	snowdropNEWS		A heartwarming masterpiece that resonates on winter nights
34	orionYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece “orion” is moving.
35	February is cryingtsuki to adabana		An emotional rock number of the moon and ephemeral flowers
36	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s “Sayonara Elegy,” a refreshing love song
37	Winter SongSHISHAMO		A high school girl's unrequited love in winter—youth set to sound
38	Sound of SnowGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s winter song “Yuki no Ne” is striking.
39	somedaySaucy Dog		Saucy Dog “Itsuka”: a masterpiece that sings of heartrending feelings
40	whiteoutreGretGirl		A breakup song by the three-piece band reGretGirl
41	I want to protect youJUJU		A heartwarming ballad that expresses love and bonds
42	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		Depicting winter scenery and the warmth of an encounter
43	STILL LOVE HER (A Lost Landscape)TM NETWORK		A heartwarming ballad that colors the winter city
44	Snow WhiteFlower		A poignant ballad inspired by Snow White
45	Unrequited lovemiwa		miwa’s “Kataomoi” sings of a bittersweet unrequited love.
46	Love Letter (feat. Sonoko Inoue)haji→		A wistful winter love song dreaming of future romance
47	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		A heartwarming B’z ballad that brightens up Christmas
48	GIFTNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		A love-filled song that's perfect for Christmas
49	White BeachHY		A signature song by HY, a famous track brimming with tropical seasonal vibes.
50	I like you.Mr.Children		Mr.Children's classic song 'Kimi ga Suki' ('I Love You')
51	Mr.SnowmanE-girls		In winter, the romantic mood is in full bloom with Christmas.
52	Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN		Winter scenery, a bittersweet love song, between happiness and loss
53	Before winter endsShimizu Shota		A poignant song that supports long-distance relationships
54	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic “Christmas Eve” warms the heart.
55	The snow is piercingly coldatarayo		A poignant song depicting winter memories and farewell
56	Lost SheepChatto Monchī		A cooled romance, a heart swayed by a single email
57	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		A timeless masterpiece that resonates in the heart beneath the winter night sky
58	My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY		A winter love ballad, a heartwarming, moving song
59	Merry XmasBoA		BoA’s “Meri Kuri” is a classic Christmas song.
60	White LoveSPEED		SPEED “White Love,” a pure winter love song
61	Secret TouchSnow Man		A love song by Snow Man that likens feelings to flowers
62	WISHarashi		Arashi’s “WISH,” the perfect song for Christmas!
63	illumination&TEAM		A wistful youthful wish for Christmas
64	Mikuni Stationaiko		A bittersweet requiem for a love from my school days
65	Holy ChristmasOnda Masanori		A heartwarming song that sings of the bittersweetness of winter love
66	You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet		A heartrending love song that portrays a winter romance
67	Winter WhistleSukima Suichi		Whistling in winter by Sukima Switch, a warm singing voice
68	Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A heartwarming song that portrays the emotions of winter
69	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		A positive-for-love winter romance cheer song
70	By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi		A bittersweet song that senses a breakup at Christmas
71	EverythingMISIA		MISIA's poignant ballad sings of winter love.
72	Orion in midwinterINFINITY16		A heartrending love song echoing in the winter night sky
73	You and the slopesSHISHAMO		A bittersweet tale of unrequited, delicate love on the ski slopes
74	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		Impressive for its melancholy melody and androgynous vocals.
75	Winter MagicKARA		Introduction to KARA’s winter song “Winter Magic”
76	I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi		An Upbeat Tune for Falling in Love on the Slopes
77	snow globeDaisuke		Daisuke’s bittersweet winter song “Snow Dome”
78	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A poignant masterpiece by an emotionally expressive girl, resonating with the heart.
79	North Wind ~May It Reach You~Makihara Noriyuki		A classic, wistful love song for the cold season: “North Wind.”
80	Dear…Nishino Kana		The love of two people supporting each other in a long-distance relationship
81	Christmas LoveNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s classic songs perfect for Christmas
82	First Christmas feat. JUNON (BE:FIRST)Reiko		A heartwarming Christmas duet song
83	Lovers AgainEXILE		A heartbreaking love song by EXILE that resonates with the heart
84	Winter, againGLAY		An inspiring GLAY classic that paints a snowy landscape
85	A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids		A classic ballad by KinKi Kids to listen to in winter
86	Because it’s a cold night…TRF		A heartfelt longing to snuggle close on a cold night
87	Winter MilkThe Back Horn		THE BACK HORN’s signature song, Winter Milk
88	Love StoryAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s “Love Story,” a song of parting and love
89	DecemberMoriyama Naotaro		A winter fantasy song, a masterpiece by Naotaro Moriyama
90	Snow, Moon, and FlowersShonan no Kaze		A heartwarming song that portrays pure love for someone special
91	pure whiteBikkeburanka		A ballad portraying a wistful winter love
92	A town where it snowsUNICORN		A happy couple snuggling together in a snowy town
93	DEPARTURESglobe		Tetsuya Komuro’s masterpiece that captures the feel of winter
94	somedayyuzu		A heartwarming Yuzu song about a man protecting a woman.
95	balladKetsumeishi		A heartwarming ballad that sings of the fleeting nature of love.
96	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		Winter classics warm the heart and evoke the emotions of the season.
97	snow whiteKisaragi Chihaya		A moving song that sings of Chihaya’s winter feelings
98	IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s bittersweet winter theme song, a heartwarming classic
99	Winter FireworksOku Hanako		A wistful unrequited-love winter love song
100	SparkleIkuta Rira		A poignant ballad that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love.
101	Valentine Showdownnozomi		A song that portrays the feelings of love on Valentine’s Day
102	Does it make sense?ASKA		A wistful love song that sings of a maiden’s heart in a winter scene
103	Blanket SnowDream		A warm love song for two in a snowy world
104	Love Song in DecemberGACKT		A classic song that sings of Christmas hope and the cold
105	Christmas Eve RapKICK THE CAN CREW		Remix Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic song as a rap
106	Together…MAX		A mature winter love song, performed on NHK’s Kōhaku.
107	KISS ~Falling in Love… Winter~MAY’S		MAY’S’s 3rd single, a song about love ten years later
108	HEROMr.Children		A classic Mr. Children song perfect for a cold winter
109	A morning hastened by snow arrives.Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s love song “Yuki Isogu Asa ga Kuru”
110	Snowing DayRihwa		A bright, catchy winter love song
111	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		A smash hit by TRF that depicts love on a winter night
112	Winter and Springback number		A song of courage to move forward after heartbreak
113	wishsumika		sumika’s “Negai,” imbued with bittersweet longing for love
114	Winter TaleKetsumeishi		A song contrasting Christmas and heartbreak
115	pocketOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka's heartwarming song filled with love
116	White LightAmuro Namie		Get in the mood for love with Namie Amuro’s Christmas song
117	a walk in the parkAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro
118	BlizzardMatsutōya Yumi		A classic that poignantly sings of winter scenes, popular from a Shinkansen commercial
119	Zutto…Hamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s winter love song ballad
120	Ah, geez.Saucy Dog		Depicting the lovely moments of falling in love
121	A Winter Tale for TwoSonar Pocket		A winter song with pure lyrics and beautiful harmonies
122	I’ll surely never forgetZARD		A timeless song of bittersweet love remembered in winter
123	the red threadKobukuro		A heartrending song that sings of winter’s loneliness and the ache of longing in love
124	Winter BellsKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s “Detective Conan” Christmas song
125	youKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s first Oricon No. 1 single, a heartbreaking song about a breakup
126	Snow CrystalFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s classic song that sings of winter memories
127	Wings of IceGLAY		Film theme song 'Wings of Ice,' a heartrending winter love song
128	Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru		An insert song from Boys Over Flowers 2 that expresses a heartrending (bittersweet) love.
129	Reason(s) to hold handsNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s love song, The Reason We Hold Hands
130	WhiteSHE’S		A heartwarming, happy song for a winter day
131	hot coffeeAYANE		AYANE’s heartbreak song, hot coffee
132	Winter MagicFunatsu Mahiro		A warm love song that paints a winter romance
133	Sound of SnowNovelbright		A heartwarming love ballad by Novelbright.
134	promiseHirose Kōmi		A passionate love song that resonates in the cold winter
135	All My Love To YouDA PUMP		DA PUMP's moving winter ballad song
136	I’m in love.Every Little Thing		A winter classic, a heartwarming love song
137	Our seasonJO1		A moving song by JO1 that colors the winter scenery
138	Winter Sky RhapsodyJamsCollection		Depicting the warmth of love shining in the winter sky
139	Mad SnowKnight A – kishi A –		A heartfelt love song portraying a winter romance
140	SweetieME:I		A winter love song and ME:I’s gentle vocals
141	Snowy TownPEDRO		A broken-heart song and the hometown of Ayuni D, a BiSH alumna
142	snow jamRin Oto		The debut winter song “snow jam” is about unrequited love.
143	White LoveiScream		The R&B ballad “White Love” colors winter romance.
144	heartaimyon		Aimyon’s “Heart” expresses the bittersweetness of love
145	Two people on a night when the snow does not stopikimonogakari		A poignant love story set in a snowy town
146	Winter Giftmosao.		Mosawo’s bittersweet winter love song
147	SpecialKobayashi Tōya		Heartwarming happiness with Shūya Kobayashi’s winter song
148	snow moonYamada Ryosuke		A bittersweet love story on a winter night
149	Phone NumberIwatatakanori		Iwata Takanori’s adult-oriented love song to be released in February
150	SIDE EYEkōda mahiru		The crossroads of winter air and romantic feelings
151	Snowdomekōda mahiru		Singing of Mahiru Koda’s bittersweet winter love
152	The 5th＝LOVE		Sashihara-produced ≠ME's Christmas song
153	Let it snow!DEAN FUJIOKA		Theme songs of DEAN FUJIOKA’s dramas, with a beautiful worldview
154	Just… I want to see youEXILE		EXILE’s classic winter ballad, the au campaign song
155	SoupMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet love song with the warmth of winter
156	WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG		XG's wistful Christmas song, a companion for winter nights
157	SilenceKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda's winter song of love and forgiveness resonates with the heart.
158	Hide-and-seekYuuri		A bittersweet Yuuri classic that sings of the pain of heartbreak.
159	SnowdomeKimura Kaera		A bittersweet winter song of snow and love
160	CAROLSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s hit song tops the charts as a commercial jingle
161	The scent of first loveFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara portrays the bittersweetness and warmth of first love
162	Tears of Snowmosao.		The poignant love song 'Namida Yuki' by Mosao
163	Winter LoveBoA		A heartwarming song that sings of the bittersweetness and hope of love
164	Stop this nightJUJU		Singing about the pain of parting with a loved one