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.

Playlist

Winter Songs: Classic tracks you want to listen to in winter. Songs you long for during the winter.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]		A moving song inspired by snow and winter
2	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s “Yuki no Hana” fuses emotion with a winter landscape.
3	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		A winter song that conveys kindness and warmth
4	JingleYuuma		Yuma’s winter love song, depicting a heart in love
5	Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI		Songs imbued with winter emotions, tracks overflowing with feelings of love
6	Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN		A classic winter song, a heartwarming tune about a bittersweet love
7	booby prizewanuka		Depicting the loneliness of a harsh winter and the ache of human relationships
8	powder snowRemioromen		Powder snow, expressing winter emotions through snow
9	Christmas EveYuuri		A wistful winter ballad, a song by Yuuri that seeps into the heart
10	snow globeYuika		A bittersweet love song for the changing of the seasons
11	Sound of SnowNovelbright		A song of warm love and bonds in the cold
12	hot milknishina		A heartwarming winter ballad that heals the pain of a broken heart
13	Blue MoonNiziU		NiziU’s love song resounding in the winter night sky
14	hot coffeeAYANE		AYANE, popular on social media, releases her autumn/winter song “hot coffee.”
15	Bashful Short≠ME		A cute winter song by ≠ME themed around winter romance
16	SNOWB’z		B’z’s hidden gem ballad
17	Winter MagicFunatsu Mahiro		A heartwarming song about lovers walking through a winter city
18	Winter TaleKetsumeishi		A Ketsumeishi winter song suited for snowboarding
19	First snowAYANE		A winter song that depicts feelings of first love like the first snowfall
20	A Thawing KissBAK		A heartrending love story, a sad tale of a winter city
21	spindrift-like snowyama		A poignant song that sings of winter’s loneliness
22	Dear SantaKoresawa		Koresawa releases a Christmas song
23	Heroineback number		A back number masterpiece where winter scenery and feelings of love melt together
24	TomorrowFurui Riho		Riko Furui’s heartwarming winter classic
25	Snow MenHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s mature winter song
26	White cityaibii karaa		A love song depicting the happiness of winter lovers
27	Winter Snow MagicHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s winter love song
28	thawAwesome City Club		Awesome City Club's poignant love song
29	Love Garmentimase		A gentle love song that soothes you on a cold day
30	Snow Song – yukiutaMyuk		A heartrending farewell song inspired by The Grateful Crane (Tsuru no Ongaeshi)
31	HibernationYorushika		Delicate emotions of Yorushika depicted in guitar rock
32	Before it turns whiteRyuya Miyase		A jazz-pop song about winter romance
33	forgotten itemGRAPEVINE		An emotionally rich song that reflects poignant memories
34	Beyond the GoldenAwich × ALI		Awich and ALI’s collaboration song, the theme song of Golden Kamuy
35	LAT.43°N 〜forty-three degrees north〜DREAMS COME TRUE		A hidden gem by Dreams Come True that portrays a long-distance romance
36	BreathLaputa		Laputa’s winter masterpiece, an artistic beauty
37	ebb and flowRAY		A ballad with wave-like emotional fluctuations
38	Snowlit Townsaitou yuki		Yuki Saito’s Hidden Gem Movie Soundtracks
39	Winter TaleMurashita Kōzō		Lyrically depicting the sense of emptiness after a lost romance in late autumn
40	Winter LoveBoA		BoA’s winter classic that expresses loneliness and warmth
41	A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids		A winter gem of a ballad. Portrays the joy and bittersweetness of time spent with a lover.
42	white snowKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s classic winter song, a winter ballad
43	Dear Snowarashi		Arashi’s winter ballad becomes a huge hit as a movie theme song
44	A winter fairy is melting a snowmanKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s classic song themed around a winter fairy
45	Snow SmileShimizu Shota		A love ballad depicting the loneliness of a long-distance relationship
46	Christmas songback number		A love song to lift your winter spirits
47	Outside, it’s a night of white snow.yoshida takurou		A sorrowful farewell song echoing through a snowy landscape
48	silentSEKAI NO OWARI		A wistful winter Christmas song
49	366 daysHY		The winter mood and the heart of the tearful song ‘366 Days’
50	winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A famous L’Arc~en~Ciel song depicting a winter scene
51	DEPARTURESglobe		globe “DEPARTURES,” a classic winter song
52	orionYonezu Kenshi		The courage to accept my weaknesses and move forward
53	Someday Merry ChristmasB’z		B’z’s classic song “Itsuka no Merry Christmas”
54	White Marchsumika		sumika’s heartfelt song portraying the conflict of snow
55	Crystal SnowBTS		BTS’s Japan-exclusive ballad, a poignant song of snow
56	Fuyu LoveJuliet		I have a one-sided crush on a friend, and I don't want to ruin our relationship.
57	Snow Ghostflumpool		flumpool, winter song 'Snow Ghost'
58	somedaySaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s classic hit “Itsuka,” a bittersweet youth song
59	silverEVE		A song of hope gliding swiftly over the snow
60	Winter WhistleSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s classic song “Fuyu no Kuchibue” (Winter Whistle)
61	meringuemakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s winter heartbreak song
62	The Day I Call Your Name feat. Sota MochizukiHONEY WORKS		HoneyWorks' winter classic, a youthful love song
63	Winter Giftmosao.		Listen to Mosawo’s heartrending winter love song!
64	White BeachHY		A signature song by HY, a famous track brimming with tropical seasonal vibes.
65	Winter SongSHISHAMO		A high school girl's unrequited love in winter—youth set to sound
66	Around the time winter endsberii guddoman		A song of gratitude that gently embraces a winter farewell
67	snowNakanomori BAND		Nakanomori BAND’s poignant winter classic
68	Snow, fall and scatter toward you.Wagakki Band		A wistful winter ballad played on traditional Japanese instruments
69	Winter MorningRyokushokushakai		A song of the heart’s tremor carried by a winter landscape
70	My Gift to YouCHEMISTRY		A love song falling and piling up like snow
71	snow jamRin Oto		A heartwarming winter song by the Fukuoka rapper Rin-ne
72	BRAVO! Nippon: A Fantasy of Snow and IceHikaru GENJI		A winter fantasy painted by the Olympic cheer song
73	wintering swallowMori Masako		Introduction to Masako Mori's Exquisite Ballad Works
74	Merry XmasBoA		The happy feelings I have at Christmas
75	Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids		A fairy-tale of spending Christmas with my lover
76	Winter SongKiroro		A classic winter song filled with thoughts for a loved one.
77	EverythingMISIA		MISIA’s classic “Everything” that I want to listen to in winter
78	Snow Shadow CapWagakki Band		Wagakki Band’s Japanese-style rock winter song
79	holly (Japanese holly tree, Ilex crenata)Do As Infinity		A poignant tale of a heart chilled like winter
80	Winter, againGLAY		A famous GLAY song that portrays winter’s chill and aching emotions
81	Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster		A winter song that captures the Christmas mood
82	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		A classic that lifts the winter mood
83	I’m in love.Every Little Thing		A classic winter song, a moving ballad that sings of a warm-hearted love
84	snow globeKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s winter classic “Snow Globe”
85	Do you want to build a snowman?Kanda Sayaka		A heartwarming song from Frozen
86	Ballad of the Rainbow and SnowTo wa e mo wa		Anthem of the Sapporo Olympics: Melodies of Hope and Peace
87	The pavement in a cold wintry windtenchi mari		Singing of youth passing by on a winter street corner
88	snow-cappedMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s winter classic, Quiet Feelings
89	snowneko		A snow song on a winter night, thinking of someone far away
90	December RainArai Yumi		A poignant song about winter loneliness and heartbreak
91	Snow, fall.Gam		Gamu’s winter ballad, a snow song that resonates in the heart
92	Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru		A heartbreaking voice of lost love, and the melody of a piano
93	IlluminationSEKAI NO OWARI		A heartwarming song that stays by your side in tough times
94	Sound of SnowGReeeeN		Snowy music full of winter atmosphere
95	Snow WhiteEVE		I don’t want to forget the time I spent with someone dear to me in my dream.
96	Fun Fun ChristmasBENI		BENI's Christmas song, a fun track
97	LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY		A winter song colored by a one-of-a-kind singing voice
98	Because it’s a cold nightTRF		TRF’s classic that makes you feel the winter wind
99	Christmas timeZARD		A poignant Christmas love classic, lyrics by Izumi Sakai
100	heartaimyon		Aimyon’s “Heart” expresses the bittersweetness of love
101	youKōda Kumi		Singing the sorrow of heartbreak in a winter town
102	Let’s go homeYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki’s stew commercial song
103	Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki		A refreshing classic love song of winter by Noriyuki Makihara
104	Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s winter song, a masterpiece that sings of sorrow
105	Winter BellsKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s Christmas song, her warm singing voice
106	Mr.SnowmanE-girls		An E-girls song overflowing with winter emotions
107	I am Santa Claus.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A poignant love song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
108	White X’masKAT-TUN		A bittersweet love song for Christmas
109	I promiseKing&Prince		A bittersweet love song music video by King & Prince
110	knit hatOfisharu Higedan Dism		The winter heartbreak song “Knit Hat” is popular.
111	You and the slopesSHISHAMO		'You and the Slopes' — a portrayal of the bittersweetness of unrequited love
112	Lovers in MidwinterMatsuda Seiko		A winter love song with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto
113	Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s first Christmas song, a heartwarming track
114	White KissSuzuki Suzuki		A bittersweet love song of reunion on a winter night
115	LAST CHRISTMASEXILE		The Appeal of the Christmas Song “Last Christmas”
116	Magic SnowLittle Glee Monster		A love that longs to spend Christmas night together, just the two of us
117	White LoveSPEED		A winter ballad expressing pure feelings of love.
118	On the holy nightKetsumeishi		A poignant yet warm Ketsumeishi classic perfect for listening to in winter
119	Reason(s) to hold handsNishino Kana		A heartrending love song filled with Kana Nishino’s feelings
120	Just… I miss youEXILE		A classic song that sings of deep feelings for a lost love
121	Snow LightClariS		ClariS’s Christmas song expresses the pain of unrequited love.
122	Mad SnowKnight A – kishi A –		A heartfelt love song portraying a winter romance
123	SweetieME:I		A winter love song and ME:I’s gentle vocals
124	HELLOSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s new song “HELLO” is about feelings for someone important
125	RikaSIX LOUNGE		A love song for the chilly season, a famous track by SIX LOUNGE
126	Merry ChristmasTani Yuuki		A masterpiece that depicts winter romance and bittersweet emotions
127	White LoveiScream		A heartwarming song by iScream that depicts winter scenes
128	Christmas on a starry nighttsuji ayano		Presenting a new musicality through a Christmas song
129	Happy surprisenaniwa danshi		A classic song depicting Naniwa Danshi’s winter romance
130	snow moonYamada Ryosuke		A bittersweet love story on a winter night
131	Tonight’s ChristmasKawasaki Takaya		A beautiful song whose Christmas melody gently envelops the heart
132	Surf Paradise, Ski ParadiseMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s classic winter song, heartwarming music
133	Snowdomekōda mahiru		A song by Mahiru Koda that sings of heartache on a winter night
134	mufflerHitsuji Bungaku		A Poetic World of Winter Landscapes and Human Relationships
135	HappinessAI		AI’s signature winter song, a masterpiece that brings smiles to people’s faces.
136	Snowin’DXTEEN		First love in winter, heartwarming lyrics that move you
137	Merry × Merry Xmas★E-girls		E-girls’ Christmas song is danceable and popular.
138	Winter Sky RhapsodyJamsCollection		A sweet and tangy winter love song—bursting with feelings!
139	Promise of the Snow DomeKis-my-ft2		A famous song by Kis-My-Ft2 that sings of winter love
140	Choudai-na feat. OkiishiMIMI		A wistful winter song that portrays loneliness and warmth
141	Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS		Multi-artist WurtS's Christmas song
142	WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG		A wistful winter ballad in the season of snow
143	Winter Hot MusicYUI		A heartwarming song depicting YUI’s winter struggles
144	somedayyuzu		Yuzu’s moving single “Itsuka,” a classic winter song
145	Lingering Snowiruka		A dolphin’s masterpiece that depicts thaw and farewell.
146	Winter Fantasykazan		Cousin’s classic winter song becomes a huge hit thanks to a commercial
147	snowspringChōkyūmei		A budding love that awakens as quietly as snow
148	Snow WhiteMarushii		A love ballad that portrays Marcy’s heartrending feelings of love.
149	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Christmas Eve, Tatsuro Yamashita's masterpiece
150	A worthless nightSakiyama Soshi		Soshi Sakiyama’s bittersweet Christmas song “Shomonai Yoru”
151	I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		A rock song depicting the futon and reality on a winter morning
152	Galaxy of SnowMori Hiroto		A poignant love song that nestles close on a winter night
153	I can’t say “Merry Christmas.”Inagaki Junichi		Junichi Inagaki’s poignant Christmas song “Merry Christmas”
154	Entrust me with eternity.DEEN		Pager commercial jingle, a snowy Christmas love song
155	Snowy TownPEDRO		PEDRO’s “Snowy City” is a song that expresses feelings for their hometown of Sapporo and their family.
156	White WindMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Encounter with a precious person and hope for the future
157	SpecialKobayashi Tōya		Feel the small joys of winter with Shūya Kobayashi’s winter song
158	By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi		Melancholic lyrics of a Christmas song
159	Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)V		V and Park Hyo-shin's jazz-pop duet
160	SNOW DANCEDREAMS COME TRUE		A song where winter scenery and passion fuse
161	Our seasonJO1		JO1’s winter song from an audition program
162	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		SMAP’s “Yozora no Mukou” is a masterpiece.
163	Magic of a winter nightindigo la End		A rock song for a heartbroken, bittersweet winter night
164	White Winter Love。haji→		A winter song that sings of feelings I can't express
165	I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi		Signature song of Kohmi Hirose, the Winter Queen
166	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s winter hit song “God of Romance”
167	Before winter endsShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s wistful winter love song
168	Silent EveKarashima Midori		A classic winter song: Midori Karashima’s heartbreak tune
169	Heavenly WhiteEXILE		An exciting and moving song by EXILE
170	White LightAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s winter love song is heartwarming.
171	Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako		Theme song of Frozen, expressing Elsa's determination
172	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s classic song “Tsugaru Strait – Winter Scene” is a masterpiece.
173	Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A wistful winter love song, J Soul Brothers
174	Premonition of WinterHirai Dai		Release of Dai Hirai’s heartwarming love song for streaming
175	broad daylightKing Gnu		King Gnu’s masterpiece “Hakujitsu” captivates with its moving vocals and lyrics.
176	CAROLSHamasaki Ayumi		A poignant love song that portrays a winter romance