Among the four seasons, there have long been many songs that take winter as their theme.
What’s more, the cold of winter can stir a certain wistfulness, and that’s part of the appeal—so many winter songs slip gently into the heart when you listen.
In this article, we’ll introduce, all at once, a selection of winter tunes that we especially hope people in their 60s will enjoy.
We’ve chosen not only the songs you still often hear when winter comes around, but also nostalgic tracks that may bring back memories of your youth.
They’re all timeless masterpieces that haven’t lost their luster, so please take this opportunity to give them another listen.
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Recommended winter songs for people in their 60s. Timeless classic winter tunes (1–10).
April Fools' in DecemberEPO
It’s a poignant ballad themed around winter loneliness and heartbreak.
The pain of a Christmas that was supposed to be spent with a lover but never came to be is conveyed through EPO’s delicate vocals and mellow arrangement.
Released in November 1985, the song was included on the album “PUMP! PUMP!” It also gained attention as the ending theme for TBS’s “Broadcaster.” It’s a perfect track for anyone feeling lonely at Christmas—best enjoyed on a winter night with a warm drink in hand.
Why not revisit the memories tucked away in your heart, accompanied by EPO’s voice?
snowNEW!cat
The folk group Neko’s 1972 single “Yuki” is a classic in which the band gives voice to a song written and composed by Takuro Yoshida.
The protagonist’s aching longing for someone far away overlaps with the quietly accumulating snowfall.
The delicate tone of the 12-string guitar, the hi-hat-driven rhythm, and the restrained vocals create a clear, transparent sound that evokes the sophistication of urban folk.
How about listening to it on a winter night when you miss someone you can’t meet, watching the snow dance outside your window? It’s a song that sinks into the heart, keeping you company when you want to linger over past memories in a warm room.
The pavement in a cold wintry windNEW!Mari Amachi
Released in December 1974, Mari Amachi’s 12th single is a winter ballad set on a street corner swept by a cold, wintry wind, expressing a poignant longing for a youth that has passed.
With lyrics by Michio Yamagami, music by Koichi Morita, and arrangement by Yusuke Hoguchi, the song overlays the protagonist’s nostalgia for past love and connections onto the chill of a winter landscape.
It reached No.
14 on the Oricon chart and sold approximately 125,000 copies, marking a work in which Mari Amachi—who had captivated the nation with her bright, refreshing image—took on a new mode of expression.
When you wish to immerse yourself in the nostalgia of lost time, why not listen quietly at dusk in the cold season?
snow-cappedNEW!Chiharu Matsuyama
A beloved winter song by Chiharu Matsuyama, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido, first released to the world on his 1978 album “Arukitsuzukeru Toki” (When You Keep Walking).
It opens with the quiet image of white snow falling steadily, and gently sings of the feelings that well up while alone in a cold room.
There’s nothing in particular to be sad about, yet the restrained, powerful lyrics leave an impression as they convey the earnest wish to simply hold someone dear.
In 1997, it was remade as the B-side to the single “Christmas,” and was also used in a commercial for Corona heating appliances.
It’s a piece that stays close to you on a silent winter night, when the falling snow mirrors your thoughts, offering quiet companionship as you think of someone special in a warm room.
December RainNEW!Yumi Arai
This song, which captures the loneliness of winter and the bittersweet longing for a love that has passed, is a gem that represents the early work of Yumi Arai.
Released in October 1974 and included on the album MISSLIM, it features a restrained band performance as its foundation, while the beautiful choral work by Tatsuro Yamashita and Taeko Onuki leaves a strong impression.
There is even an anecdote that Yamashita agreed to join the recording on the condition that he handle the chorus arrangement.
Set against a winter scene of December rain, a quiet nostalgia for days that will never return rises to the surface.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to softly by a window streaked with cold rain, when you feel like immersing yourself in memories of the past.
White LoversKeisuke Kuwata
This is a smash hit song by Keisuke Kuwata that portrays a poignant winter romance.
Released in October 2001, it reached number one on the Oricon chart and sold a total of 1.
231 million copies.
It was also featured in commercials for Coca-Cola and UNIQLO, earning love from a wide audience.
Set on a cold winter night with snow piling up, the song delicately conveys the feelings of a protagonist reflecting on a past love.
Though wrapped in sadness, the attitude of blessing the former relationship as a beautiful memory is striking.
It’s perfect for a quiet winter night alone or when you want to look back on memories with someone special.
Ishikari ElegyNEW!Mirei Kitahara
A classic song set in Ishikari, Hokkaido, portraying a man devoted to the herring fishery and the bittersweet feelings of the woman who stays by his side.
Released in June 1975 as Mirei Kitahara’s eighth single, it won both the Lyricist Award and the Arrangement Award at the Tokyo Music Festival.
Rei Nakanishi’s lyrically rich words, Keisuke Hama’s wistful melody, and Shunichi Makaino’s emotionally charged arrangement come together as one to dramatically express the sorrow and resignation of people who live by the northern sea.
Brimming with deep lyricism that conjures images of mending nets on a snow-swept winter shore, this piece is perfect for moments when you want to quietly reflect on the scenes of the Showa era.