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 long for in winter (161–170)
Heavenly WhiteEXILE
EXILE is a dance and vocal group that thrills fans with an overwhelming live performance often described as the pinnacle of entertainment in the J-POP scene.
The song “Heavenly White,” included on their 7th album, To Our Beloved Future, was used as an insert song in the TV drama Tokyo DOGS.
Its lyrics, which wish happiness for someone unforgettable even after a breakup, are likely to resonate with anyone who has had a similar experience.
This sentimental number, adorned with sweet and soulful vocals, colors the cold season.
White LightAmuro Namie
This is the most popular winter love song by Namie Amuro.
When the person you love is by your side, you’ll find yourself humming it naturally.
Listening to it together conveys a joyful, happy feeling, and it might make you think, “I want us to spend next winter together too.” It’s undeniably one of those classic songs that overflow with happiness.
Like in the music video, it’s a gentle, warm ballad that wraps you softly in a winter where the snow falls quietly.
[Winter Songs] Timeless tunes you want to hear in winter. Songs you long for in the winter (171–180)
Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako
It’s an insert song from Disney’s Frozen, sung by Takako Matsu as Elsa.
Given the film’s content, it’s a piece that strongly evokes images of winter and snow.
The quietly, wistfully resonant piano tone conjures scenes like overcast skies, gently falling snow, and winds sweeping through snowy mountains.
Meanwhile, the lyrics depict Elsa—tormented by her magical powers—resolving to live true to herself by distancing from others.
The arrangement gradually shifts from a quiet mood to a powerful one, expressing Elsa’s changing emotions through the song’s progression.
Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri
When it comes to winter songs that represent enka, surely Sayuri Ishikawa’s signature track “Tsugaru Strait—Winter Scenery” comes to mind.
Released in 1977 as her 15th single, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
With this song, Ishikawa won numerous music awards, including the Japan Record Awards’ Vocal Performance Award.
The lyrics, which poignantly portray the people heading north as seen through the eyes of a woman ending a romance and returning to Hokkaido, are truly heartrending.
It’s a masterpiece in the history of enka, so I hope you’ll take the time to listen closely!
Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
It’s a mature love song that soaks the heart with winter melancholy.
It’s a track by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, released in October 2013.
It’s also included on the album “BLUE IMPACT” and was used as the ending theme for NTV’s “PON!” The lyric “I want to accept everything about you” overflows with love and is truly romantic.
A gently wistful winter song—be sure to check it out.
Premonition of WinterHirai Dai
“Fuyu no Yokan” (A Hint of Winter) is a digital single by Dai Hirai, released in 2020.
It was also included on his 2021 digital album “Life Goes On.” The acoustic guitar creates a gentle sound, and the lyrics—conveying a happy relationship with a partner—make it a heartwarming love song.
The lyric video was created by LadyBrownPictures, a photographer and Hirai’s wife, so be sure to check it out!
CAROLSHamasaki Ayumi
This is a ballad that portrays feelings of love alongside winter scenery.
It was released in September 2004 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 34th single.
The song was used in a commercial for Panasonic’s LUMIX FX7 digital camera.
The lyrics crafted by Hamasaki are imbued with precious memories shared with a lover and hopes for the future, resonating deeply.
They sing of the bashful mood on the day they first met and the tenderness that grows as the relationship deepens.
If you listen to it while spending Christmas with your partner, it might make you cherish them even more.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a bunch of winter songs that could be called classics of the season.
Winter tracks are often tied to memories, aren’t they? I’m sure each of you has a winter song you feel strongly about.
I’d be happy if this article becomes a drawer for your unforgettable winter memories and helps you find a song that connects to the wonderful moments yet to come.