Winter Songs: Classic tracks you want to listen to in winter. Songs you long for during the winter.
When you think of “songs you want to listen to in winter,” what comes to mind?
In the J-POP scene, countless winter songs are released every year, and there are so many popular hits as well as hidden gems!
Of course there are tracks that depict snow and Christmas, but even songs without explicit seasonal words—those whose sound evokes the atmosphere of winter—are captivating.
I’m sure you also have a special winter song of your own.
In this article, we introduce timeless tunes that will stir up fond memories or make you want to listen as they match the winter scenery.
From love songs to pieces that sing of beautiful winter landscapes, we hope you’ll find a track that resonates with your heart.
[Winter Songs] Timeless tracks you want to hear in winter. Songs you long for in the winter (1–10)
SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]
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“SNOW SOUND,” the 14th single by [Alexandros], released in 2017.
This track was also used as the theme song for the 2016–2017 “JR SKI SKI” commercial.
As the title “SNOW” suggests, it’s a song that perfectly suits heavy, quietly falling snow; its sound evokes vivid images of winter and snow.
It’s an ideal winter tune for those looking for a song to play on cold days or when it’s snowing—one that stirs a touch of bittersweet emotion.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
One of Mika Nakashima’s signature songs is Yuki no Hana (“Snow Flower”).
It’s become a staple winter song.
The track is packed with winter imagery that’s as palpable as the feelings and emotions it conveys, and combined with Nakashima’s heartrending vocals, just listening makes you feel the chill of winter and the cold of the wind.
In 2019, a film of the same name, inspired by this song, was released.
It’s a song you don’t just want to listen to in winter—you want to listen to it to feel winter itself.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song that conveys kindness and warmth.
Expressing the heat found within coldness, this track was released in October 2022.
It garnered attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “silent,” and it’s packed with the charm of Official HIGE DANDism.
It begins with gentle piano tones, and in the chorus, a powerful vocal performance stirs the heart.
The lyrics, which sing about the power of words and the difficulty of conveying feelings, resonated with many people.
It’s a winter song that makes you want to deliver its message to someone important to you.
JingleYuuma
It’s a heart-fluttering winter love song.
Released in November 2023 by Yuma, who is also known as a member of Comdot, the piece delicately portrays the intertwining of the excitement of being in love and the anxiety of whether those feelings will be conveyed.
It was first performed at YouTube Fanfest Japan 2023 and became a hot topic among fans.
The phrase that expresses feelings for the other person through jingle bells is particularly memorable.
The lyrics, which empathize with those who are timid about love, are likely to resonate at times with younger listeners.
Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a grand-scale winter song packed with the loneliness, sparkle, and excitement evoked by the season of winter.
The lyrics, which convey a feeling like “I’d die if I could be with the one I love,” express a straightforward and powerful passion.
Chosen as the CM song for JR East’s winter campaign ‘JR SKI SKI,’ it also drew attention for the surreal world presented in its music video.