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 you want to listen to in winter. Songs you yearn for in winter (71–80)
snow jamRin Oto
Rin-ne, a rapper from Fukuoka who’s attracting attention as a next-generation artist.
His song “snow jam,” released in 2020, is a popular winter track especially among people of his generation.
As the title suggests, it evokes a sense of snow, but rather than a chilly, cold image, it gives you a soft, warm, and cozy feeling.
While many winter songs tend to be sad love songs, this one is recommended as a warm, relatable number that’s rooted in everyday life.
BRAVO! Nippon: A Fantasy of Snow and IceHikaru GENJI
“BRAVO! Nippon ~A Fantasy of Snow and Ice~” brings back memories of the 90s J-POP boom.
Released in 1994, the song became a support campaign anthem for the Lillehammer Olympics and can be said to have colored that winter.
The beautiful melody paints a fantasy world of snow and ice, seeming to transform the winter chill into a gentle warmth that nestles close to each person’s heart.
Savor the lyrics brimming with dreams and hope as you listen, and let them illuminate tonight’s winter sky.
Merry XmasBoA
This is a Christmas song sung by BoA, released in 2004.
Its relaxed tempo and the resonant sounds of strings and keyboards create an impression that conveys a quiet, snowy winter night sky and the joyful feelings of Christmas.
The lyrics seem to fully express the happiness of being able to spend time with someone special.
BoA’s powerful, resonant vocals also seem to convey an overflowing sense of happiness.
[Winter Songs] Masterpieces you want to listen to in winter: Songs you long for in the cold season (81–90)
Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids
KinKi Kids’ “Cinderella Christmas” applies the story of the nursery tale “Cinderella” to a modern couple spending Christmas together.
Released in 1998 as their fifth single, it’s a double A-side with “Happy Happy Greeting,” composed by Tatsuro Yamashita.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
The song is an upbeat, funky track with a lavish intro featuring strings and synth brass.
EverythingMISIA
A winter love ballad I recommend is MISIA’s “Everything.” Released in 2000 as her seventh single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” It reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart and became the best-selling single by a female artist in the 2000s—a true classic.
The music video, set on a cold, snowy day, really captures the feeling of winter, so I highly recommend it!
heartaimyon
Singer-songwriter Aimyon has gained widespread popularity across generations thanks to the massive hit of her 5th single, “Marigold.” Her 12th single, “Heart,” was selected as the theme song for the TV drama “Only Just Married” (Konin Todoke ni Han o Oshita Dake desu ga).
The lyrics, which evoke the image of a love that has yet to be rewarded, link with the chilly seasonal scenery and stir up a sentimental mood.
With a gentle, sprightly sound that heightens the sense of poignancy, it’s a pop tune that’s both cute and tinged with melancholy.
Let’s go homeYamazaki Masayoshi
On cold winter days, you can’t help but crave a warm stew, right? Masayoshi Yamazaki’s “Ouchi e Kaerou” (“Let’s Go Home”) was used as the commercial song for House Foods’ “House Stew.” It was released in 1998 as the coupling track to the single “Boku wa Koko ni Iru,” which reached No.
3 on the Oricon singles chart.
The acoustic guitar and percussion arrangement, paired with Yamazaki’s warm vocals, make it perfect for listening in winter.