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 (31–40)
Outside, it’s a night of white snow.yoshida takurou
It’s a wistful yet beautiful ballad you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the snowy landscape outside the window.
The lyrics paint such a vivid scene of a man initiating a breakup and a woman accepting it that you can almost see their dialogue unfold—an exquisite fusion of the talents of lyricist Takashi Matsumoto and Takuro Yoshida.
The song appears on the album “Rolling 30,” released in November 1978.
Though not a single, it has long been cherished by fans as a hidden gem and was performed at the Tsuma Koi concert in 2006.
On a quiet winter night, why not listen to it as if you were watching a short film? It’s sure to become a deeply memorable musical experience.
hot coffeeAYANE
Singer-songwriter AYANE, hailing from the Kansai region and dubbed a next-generation artist, has drawn attention with a wide range of cover videos posted on social media.
Her track “hot coffee,” released on October 16, 2022, stands out with its bouncy shuffle beat and lively ensemble.
The lyrics, which tell the story of remembering someone after a breakup, seem perfect for coloring the sentimental seasons of autumn and winter.
It’s a lyrical pop tune whose wistful vocals and melody tighten the chest.
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?
forgotten itemGRAPEVINE
Puddles reflecting the sun, a sweat-drenched past, holiday lights in December—though the lyrics are dotted with such vivid scenes, a somehow bittersweet and distant memory rises to the surface in this GRAPEVINE number.
The song appears as the fourth track on their 19th album, Far From That Road, released in May 2025, with lyrics by Kazumasa Tanaka and music by drummer Toru Kamei.
The jangly guitars layered with strings gently cradle a nostalgia for something lost in adulthood.
It’s a perfect song for the year’s end, when you find yourself looking back and longing for “those days.”
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.
[Winter Songs] Masterpieces to listen to in winter. Songs you long for in winter (41–50)
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.
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.