A cover of Mika Nakashima’s winter classic, “Yuki no Hana” (“Snow Flower”).
“Yuki no Hana,” a signature song by singer-songwriter Mika Nakashima, is a classic that you still hear all over the place every winter, even many years after its release.
This beloved song has been covered by numerous artists and vocalists over the years.
In this article, we’ll introduce covers of “Yuki no Hana” by famous musicians, as well as by popular online singers and VTubers.
Each arrangement preserves the original’s beautiful atmosphere while letting you savor the unique charm of each singer, so be sure to find your favorite version!
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Winter classic: Mika Nakashima's 'Yuki no Hana' cover songs (1–10)
Snow BlossomTokunaga Hideaki
A cover by singer-songwriter Hideaki Tokunaga, whose whispery husky voice and soaring highs are captivating.
His delicate, almost vanishing vocals perfectly match the original’s image, and the fact that it’s sung by a man rather than a woman reveals a different side to the song.
A gem of a cover with a beautiful melody and vocals that feel wonderfully soothing.
Snow Blossom96neko
96Neko is a popular utaite from Niconico’s “Sang It” category.
With a wide range of expression backed by solid vocal technique, there are times you can hardly believe it’s the same person singing.
I imagine her rendition of “Yuki no Hana” also reflects a worldview that’s uniquely hers.
It’s wonderful how none of her songs end up as just simple covers.
Snow BlossomGACKT
A cover by singer-songwriter Gackt, who was also the former vocalist of the visual kei band MALICE MIZER.
While his vocals are low and powerful—quite different from the atmosphere of the original—his singing perfectly fits the song’s world.
Though it’s a famous track by Mika Nakashima that everyone knows, this cover stands out with Gackt’s overwhelming individuality, making it feel almost like one of his own songs.
Winter masterpieces: Mika Nakashima’s “Yuki no Hana” cover songs (11–20)
Snow Blossomtsuruno takeshi
Takeshi Tsuruno is a celebrity who began working as a solo singer in 2009.
He gained popularity as a “boke” (goofy/airheaded) talent.
While Tsuruno is known for his passionate and powerful vocals, he sets that aside in this song.
Here, his purely gentle singing voice truly resonates with the heart.
It’s a track that showcases Tsuruno’s versatility, as he can skillfully perform songs originally sung by women.
Snow BlossomMori Megumi
A cover by Megumi Mori, a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture.
Unlike the original, which creates a dreamlike atmosphere with piano and strings, this simple arrangement of acoustic guitar and vocals offers a different kind of charm.
Even with just voice and guitar, it preserves the song’s world, making it an outstanding cover.
Snow BlossomDarlim&Hamabal
They are a Korean duo, Kim Dalim and Hamabal, who are also popular on YouTube.
In addition to Korean, they cover Western music and Japanese songs.
Dalim mainly handles the vocals, while Hamabal is in charge of the music and backing vocals.
Dalim’s singing is great, of course, and Hamabal’s cute moves in the background make you want to hit repeat.
Snow BlossomMiho Ishikawa
Miho Ishikawa is a vocalist who also performs as part of the unit Utaist.
Her enveloping, gentle voice is clear and expansive, and she covers many classic songs! Her calm lower register is soothing as well.
She’s an artist active across a wide range of platforms, including YouTube, live shows, and radio.