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 listen to in winter: Songs you’ll long for in the cold (11–20)
Bashful Short≠ME
An exceptionally cute winter song packed with the sparkle of the season and the flutter of first love.
It’s a track by the idol group ≠ME, produced by Rino Sashihara, released as their 5th single in November 2022.
First, we should note the earnest story of changing one’s hairstyle for someone they like.
The lyrics capture the bashfulness of that makeover moment and the heart-pounding anticipation of waiting for their reaction.
It also drew major attention that Nanaka Tomita, who serves as center, actually chops her long hair into a short cut in the music video.
Try playing it as BGM on your way to a winter date, or when you want the courage to change.
The brilliance of this song will give you a gentle push forward.
SNOWB’z
A hidden gem of a ballad by the rock duo B’z, it evokes a winter landscape wrapped in silence.
Included on the mini-album FRIENDS II released in November 1996, this track reins in the flashy guitar sound in favor of a delicate arrangement that leans heavily on piano and falsetto.
Its worldview—depicting the quiet of a snowy night and a loneliness that spreads through the heart—carries a cold yet beautiful resonance that seems to gently lower the listener’s body temperature.
Though it wasn’t released as a single and had no prominent tie-ins, it holds a special presence for fans, even closing out the ballad best-of The Ballads ~Love & B’z~.
It’s a deeply introspective winter song that makes you want to listen alone on a quiet winter night, far from the bustle.
Winter MagicFunatsu Mahiro
A song that warmly embraces the hearts of two people in love.
It’s a single by Masato Funatsu, released in February 2022, and it’s notable for its richly seasonal imagery.
It beautifully depicts the two walking together through a town where snow is gently falling, and the flutter of excitement when their hands meet.
This heartwarming love song evokes the special moments spent with a partner on a cold winter’s day.
Why not listen to it together as you create memories with your loved one?
Winter TaleKetsumeishi
It’s a four-on-the-floor dance number by Ketsumeishi that lets you feel both the exhilaration of snowboarding and the wistfulness of winter at the same time.
Released as a single in November 2007, it made waves as their first winter-themed song.
Also included on the album Ketsunopolis 6, this track’s comfortable beat heightens the thrill of the glide.
The lyrics layer images of falling snow over memories of a past love, and RYOJI’s melodies sink deep into the heart.
It’s not just sad—there’s a warm sense of hope that makes it truly lovely.
Perfect for gazing at snowy scenery from the lift or carving down the slope in rhythm.
Give it a listen as BGM to color your memories on the slopes.
First snowAYANE
Like the first snowfall that heralds the arrival of winter, this song gently portrays the budding of love.
AYANE’s delicate vocals beautifully capture both the winter scenery and the emotions of romance.
Released in November 2022 and later included on the album “#Twenty,” it garnered significant attention, even reaching No.
1 in real-time rankings.
The gentle sound arrangement evokes the image of a couple close together.
It’s a heartwarming love song you’ll want to listen to on a winter night with someone special.
A Thawing KissBAK
A winter song that portrays a bittersweet love, where both know there’s no future for their relationship.
Released as a single in December 2023, it was a collaborative production by BAK and the creator unit CHIMERAZ.
BAK’s emotional vocals and the lyrics set in a snow-covered city leave a strong impression.
The premonition of parting and the tangle of complex emotions are conveyed through a gentle melody.
It’s the perfect track to listen to on a winter night while reminiscing about past loves.
[Winter Songs] Timeless tracks to enjoy in winter: Songs you’ll long for in the cold season (21–30)
spindrift-like snowyama
A heartrending song that captures the loneliness and transience of winter.
It was released digitally in December 2023 and is also included on the album “awake & build,” which came out in January 2024.
With Matt Cab as producer and yama deeply involved in the creation, it’s an ambitious work.
Yama’s delicate vocals convey fragile emotions like snow crystals.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a winter night while gazing out the window.
I believe it will resonate with those who have experienced parting with someone dear, or who are troubled by a fleeting love.