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.
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[Winter Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in winter. Songs you long for in winter (61–70)
Crystal SnowBTS
“Crystal Snow” is a bittersweet love song sung by the hugely popular South Korean group BTS, evoking the chill of a cold winter.
Released as a single in 2017, it’s an original track available only in Japan.
It was featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s original dating show “He and the Wolf-chan Won’t Lie,” and it reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.
The lyrics poignantly compare the courage received from a former girlfriend to snow, making it a deeply moving ballad.
Fuyu LoveJuliet
Have you ever found yourself falling for a friend? You can’t help but worry about ruining the relationship, right? This song captures that side of things too, making it a unrequited-love anthem that many women in love can relate to.
Although they started out as a “masked unit” that didn’t reveal their faces, by the time they released their second single, “Fuyu Love,” their real faces had been made public.
Despite their appearance, their gentle vocals create a charming contrast that’s won them popularity.
It’s the perfect love song for winter.
somedaySaucy Dog
Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band known for their distinctive high-tone vocals.
Their song “Itsuka” is included on their first mini-album, Country Road.
It’s also the track that brought the band into the spotlight.
A poignant love song capturing moments between two people amid everyday life, it’s a classic you’ll want to hear as the weather turns chilly.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, be sure to check it out.
silverEVE
Eve’s “Shirogane” has a thrilling, fast-paced feel that makes you picture yourself gliding swiftly down the slopes.
It was chosen as the theme song for the classic winter commercial “JR SKI SKI,” starring Minami Hamabe and Kenshi Okada.
Like the snow spreading across the entire ski slope, what memories should I carve into the pure white, untouched canvas of my heart? With lyrics that capture that fluttering excitement, the song turns the cold, gloomy moods of winter into something positive.
It’s a perfect track for winter leisure.
Winter WhistleSukima Suichi
“Fuyu no Kuchibue” (Winter Whistle) is Sukima Switch’s fourth single, released in 2004.
It reached No.
6 on the Oricon Singles Chart, marking the duo’s first entry into the top ten.
The following year, an alternate version was included on the album “Kūsō Clip,” which topped the Oricon chart at No.
1.
With its cool, laid-back, soul-inspired rhythm, the song is captivating, and its lyrics—evoking a future spent together—leave you with a warm feeling.
meringuemakaroni enpitsu
Meringue is a digital single by the rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, released in February 2021.
It was later included on the album Anticipation for a Happy Ending.
The song was used as the theme for the JR SKISKI 2020–2021 campaign.
Centered on themes of self-reflection and heartbreak, Hattori’s emotive vocals and the emotional melody line perfectly complement winter scenery.
It’s recommended listening for winter drives or while gazing out the window.
Take your time to savor the message and sound packed into this track.
The Day I Call Your Name feat. Sota MochizukiHONEY WORKS
HoneyWorks, the creator unit, has a classic winter song that’s a refreshing, youth-evoking love tune.
It comes from Haniwa’s series project, the Confession Executive Committee.
Yuki Kaji, who participates in the project as the voice actor for Sota Mochizuki, also features on the track.
Its brisk, invigorating melody portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love from a male perspective.
Small moments make his feelings overflow more and more.
It’s the same for both men and women, isn’t it? If you listen to and read the story-like lyrics through to the end, you’ll feel a heartwarming coziness that seems to soften the winter chill!