[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.

SNOW DANCEDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – 「SNOW DANCE」

This is a song that portrays the poignancy of winter and the anticipation of a new era.

The swirling snow is likened to a farewell between lovers, beautifully depicting urban winter scenes.

Released in December 1999 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 25th single, it was later included on the album “monkey girl odyssey,” becoming an emblematic winter track of the 2000s.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to quietly face your feelings while gazing at a snowy landscape, or when you’re trying to overcome a parting with someone important.

Miwa Yoshida’s clear, translucent vocals and Masato Nakamura’s delicate composition come together to create a timeless winter classic that resonates deeply.

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Dolphin [Iruka] / Nagori-yuki [Lingering Snow] (Single Version) Official Audio with translation

On the station platform waiting for the train, the protagonist faces a farewell with someone dear while anxiously watching the clock.

Set against an unseasonal snowfall in early spring, the piece gently portrays the end of youth and anxieties about the future.

Created by Shozo Ise at the age of 22 as his first work, it was included on Kaguyahime’s album “Sankaidate no Uta” (Poems of a Three-Story Building), and was later memorably covered by Iruka.

Iruka’s version was released in March 1975 on the album “Iruka no Sekai” (Iruka’s World) and reached 11th place on that year’s Oricon annual chart.

It is a song that resonates with those who have left their hometowns to live in the city or who have experienced parting from someone important.

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Ohashi Trio / Winterland

Ohashi Trio, active as a singer-songwriter and composer, offers a heartwarming winter song titled “Winterland.” It’s a track from his 2009 album “I Got Rhythm?” The lyrics depict a man thinking of the one he loves against a wintry backdrop, layering his feelings with the image of falling snow and singing of those sentiments reaching someone far away.

With its light, jazz-like sound, it’s a song that’s likely to lift your spirits.

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Juliet – Yuki Love

Here’s a winter song by the music unit Juliet.

The lyrics portray a winter story set in Tokyo, harmonized with a warm-sounding track.

Without saying anything complicated, the lyrics convey their message in a clear and straightforward way—so try to take them in just as they are, without overthinking.

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Shirayuki (White Snow) – Eve MV

Shirayuki is a bittersweet song about the wish to “hold on to the time spent with someone precious, even if only in a dream.” Released in 2022 by Eve, who is active as both a Vocaloid producer and singer, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Black Night Parade.

Set against a snowy landscape where the world is dyed pure white, it portrays treasuring the brief moments from night until morning.

It’s a winter song where transparent, pure feelings in the lyrics interweave with the beautiful sound of strings.

Be sure to listen for his warm vocals that seem to nestle close to the cold and to loneliness.

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Snow Man「Snow World」Music Video YouTube Ver.

Snow Man is an idol group whose members are active across a wide range of stages, including TV, dramas, and theater.

“Snow World” is a track included on their debut single, “D.

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/Imitation Rain,” released in 2020.

The song unfolds with melodies and lyrics full of bright hope and courage, perfectly matching their dazzling performances as they sing and dance on stage.

It’s an idol song that portrays never losing a passionate heart even in the cold, snowy season, by pressing forward toward dreams and goals.

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again (Short Ver.)

This song is one of EXILE’s best-known ballads.

The vocalists’ sweet, gentle voices leave a lasting impression.

I’m sure many people have been encouraged by this track, and its warm, enveloping lyrics are truly reassuring.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to every time winter comes around!