[2026 Edition] A Collection of English-Language Love Songs to Listen to in Winter
Winter, wrapped in cold, crisp air, is a season that naturally makes you long for human warmth.
At the same time, with fun events like Christmas, it’s also a season that brings a subtle sense of excitement.
This time, we’ve researched Western love songs perfect for winter—focusing on the latest popular and noteworthy tracks, and introducing timeless classics in the latter half.
From mellow masterpieces that set a romantic winter mood, to songs about heartbreak and poignant feelings for those who want to lean into the sadness, and of course Christmas-related tracks—we’re delivering a lineup carefully selected from a wide range of genres!
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All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an artist who has been active for many years, wielding whistle voice, whisper voice, and the “fake” technique as her strengths.
She enjoys extremely high name recognition in Japan as well.
Her song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is the work that made her known worldwide, and it continues to be played in countries all over the world.
It was also a tremendous commercial success—reportedly, this single song alone has generated 6.6 billion yen in sales.
Frightening, truly frightening…
UnconditionallyKaty Perry
Katy Perry is a pop artist who is highly acclaimed in the English-speaking world and is also popular in Japan.
Unconditionally, characterized by its pop sound and winter-themed background music, was released as a single ahead of Katy Perry’s 2013 album Prism.
With its grand melody, it might be well-suited for driving music.
Back to DecemberTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an artist who’s hugely popular in Japan as well.
Even people who don’t listen to much Western music generally know who she is.
She originally started out as a straight-up country musician, but as her popularity grew, she gradually began incorporating more hit-friendly pop elements and trending sounds.
“Back to December” is a song created during her transition from country to pop.
While it’s themed around winter, it’s crafted as a bright, not gloomy, track.
Too MuchCarly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen, who is highly regarded by teenagers for her pop sound, gained worldwide popularity with “Call Me Maybe,” a single from her 2012 album.
Since she originally debuted through an idol discovery show, unlike in Japan, it seems she enjoyed a certain level of popularity from the outset in the United States.
Her song “Too Much,” featured on her 2019 album “Dedicated,” is a catchy, winter-themed track.
Heartbreak Heard Around the WorldJacob Latimore ft. T-Pain
Jacob Latimore is an American singer, rapper, and actor who has been active since 2005.
He is also known for appearances in the film Krystal and the TV drama One Tree Hill.
This track is a collaboration with rapper T-Pain and was released in 2014.
Chilly WinterMaroon 5
Maroon 5 is a globally renowned band with total sales exceeding 110 million records.
They’re also popular in Japan, with long-running hits like “Sugar” and “Moves Like Jagger ft.
Christina Aguilera.” While their sound blends various genres—including alternative rock, pop rock, and R&B—their early work was primarily alternative rock.
The song “Chilly Winter,” released in 2002, is performed in the neo-soul style, a genre that was at its peak at the time.
Wildest DreamsTaylor Swift
A track released as a digital download by Taylor Swift in 2015.
It was inspired by Robyn and Kleerup’s 2007 track “With Every Heartbeat.” The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn, who has also worked on projects for artists such as Shakira, Mariah Carey, and Britney Spears.