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] Timeless tracks to enjoy in winter: Songs you’ll long for when it’s cold (111–120)
Snowdomekōda mahiru
Mahiru Koda is a singer-songwriter from Okinawa who is also active as a model and talent.
Her 2022 release “Snowdome” is a song that portrays the poignant moments of spending a winter night alone as white snow quietly piles up.
It captures the growing longing to see a loved one while recalling everyday moments shared together.
With her clear, snow-evoking vocals and melody, it’s a sentimental ballad that conjures wintery scenes.
Give this winter song a listen and let yourself be wrapped in the pure feelings of thinking about someone you love, even when you can’t be with them.
[Winter Songs] Timeless tracks to enjoy in winter: songs you’ll long for in the cold season (121–130)
mufflerHitsuji Bungaku
Starting with a muffled guitar tone, this song is a beautiful number that captures Hitsujibungaku’s signature shadowed atmosphere.
The shoegaze- and dream pop-like weightlessness evokes a fantastical winter landscape.
The essay-like lyrics—featuring characters like “she,” “he,” “us,” and “you”—overlap with calm, finely crafted melodies, gently carrying you into a wintry world.
A he like a winter bird, human relationships linked like the yarn of a scarf, and in the end, it’s all a dream.
It’s a winter song that leaves the lingering afterglow of a single beautiful story—lovely, yet a little bittersweet when it ends.
HappinessAI
It’s a song that showcases AI’s powerful and captivating vocals.
The wintry jingle of bells adds to the mood.
Known as one of her signature winter tracks popular among young men and women, it’s an uplifting song whose lyrics—“If one person smiles, everyone can smile”—offer encouragement and energy.
It became famous as a Coca-Cola commercial song.
A track dedicated to a friend or someone you love, you can feel that she’s singing with that person in mind.
somedayyuzu
“Itsuka” is Yuzu’s fourth single, released in 1999.
It’s a song that existed even before their debut, and it’s a classic that conveys both the chill of winter and the warmth of people.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was also selected for rankings of songs people want to listen to in winter.
It was included on the album “Yuzuen,” released the same year, which became a million-seller and topped the Oricon Albums Chart at No.
1.
Be sure to check out the music video, filmed in snowy Hokkaido.
Snowy TownPEDRO
Snow Town, released in 2021 by PEDRO—the solo project in which former BiSH member Ayuni D handles vocals and bass—captures a cool, dreamlike winter atmosphere that somehow feels warm, as the song reflects Ayuni’s hometown of Sapporo and her family.
The shoegaze-tinged guitar sound and vocals that seem to pour out feelings from deep within evoke a powerful sense of a bond that doesn’t break, even across distance.
It’s the perfect song to listen to in winter, when being alone can feel a little lonely, as you think of someone dear you can’t easily see.
SpecialKobayashi Tōya
Kobayashi Shuya’s winter song resonates with its warm, emotional vocals, timelessly catchy melodies, and lyrics that feel close to the listener’s heart.
The words, which seem to sing about those unexpected happy moments that appear in otherwise ordinary days, gently warm the soul.
Alongside cozy items like the kotatsu, soup, and cocoa, the song is filled with small, relatable joys that create a rich, comforting atmosphere.
It’s also a perfect track for those chilly winter mornings when you don’t want to crawl out from under the covers.
Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)V
A duet by V (Kim Taehyung) and Park Hyo-shin, distinguished by its heartwarming harmonies.
Sung about the warm bond that exists between them even in the harshness of winter, the song features a pleasant melody infused with jazz-pop elements.
Released in November 2024, it stands out with the tones of saxophone, trumpet, and prepared piano, and the two artists’ captivating vocals blend beautifully.
It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to spend time with someone during the cold season or feel the connection with someone special.