[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.
Snow, a symbol of winter, has a certain romantic allure and is a theme often featured in songs.
The sight of snow falling silently and piling up, or a landscape blanketed in pure white, evokes a beautiful image, doesn’t it?
You might also think of its connection to winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
This time, we’ll spotlight songs about snow—perfect winter tunes to enjoy precisely because the season is so cold!
Despite the chill of the snow, there are plenty of songs that will warm your heart.
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[Snow Songs] Winter classics themed around snow: moving songs about snow (11–20)
Reunion (produced by Ayase)LiSA×Uru
Set against a wintry snowy landscape, this heartwarming ballad conveys feelings for a cherished person far away.
The collaboration between LiSA and Uru creates a memorable blend of tenderness and strength in their vocals.
Released in November 2020, it was featured in the commercial song for SONY’s 1000X Series headphones.
Crafted by Ayase, the delicate composition paints a serene snowy world while delivering a message that bridges emotional distance.
This piece is recommended for those who long to reunite with someone dear or wish to share the feeling of looking up at the same sky.
It’s a song whose warmth makes you forget the winter chill, while its bittersweetness lingers in the heart.
Snow’s HandwritingYu Takahashi
Yu Takahashi is a singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals.
His 2022 album “ReLOVE & RePEACE” drew attention for featuring songs that explore profound themes such as life and human nature.
Among them, “Yuki no Hisseki” (Traces in the Snow) is a track that likens the life one has walked to a snow-covered path.
The lyrics affirm the many ways a life can be lived, so listening to this song is sure to leave you feeling uplifted.
SnowdomeMahiru Koda
Mahiru Koda is a singer-songwriter from Okinawa who is also active as a model and talent.
Her 2022 release “Snowdome” is a song that portrays the poignant moments of spending a winter night alone as white snow quietly piles up.
It captures the growing longing to see a loved one while recalling everyday moments shared together.
With her clear, snow-evoking vocals and melody, it’s a sentimental ballad that conjures wintery scenes.
Give this winter song a listen and let yourself be wrapped in the pure feelings of thinking about someone you love, even when you can’t be with them.
Snowin’DXTEEN
This song, with a warmth that gently wraps the chill of winter, portrays both loneliness and the importance of human connection.
Set against a beautiful, snowy winter landscape, it delicately expresses the emotional changes brought by new encounters, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in January 2024 as DXTEEN’s third single, it earned the group their first No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s especially recommended for times when winter’s cold feels overwhelming or when you’re feeling a bit lonely.
The warm vocals are sure to stay close to your heart.
hugiri
A piano ballad that paints a world where snow dances.
Released digitally in January 2024, this song was written as the campaign track for JR SKISKI 2023–2024.
The lyrics, which overlay lost days and fragile bonds with the beauty and transience of snow, resonate deeply.
iri’s distinctive voice weaves a musical landscape that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Listening to this track warms a cooling heart and lets you feel an unchanging devotion.
It’s a perfect song for those who love sentimental ballads—one you’ll want to play on a quiet, snowy night while thinking of someone dear.
SNOW SMILEShota Shimizu
As a Japanese singer with a beautiful voice that resonates on a global level, Shota Shimizu truly stands out.
This winter song showcases the beauty of his vocals.
When he sings, even a good song gains a compelling sense of conviction.
The lyrics feel down-to-earth and realistic, and many listeners are likely to relate to them.
[Snow Songs] Winter masterpieces themed around snow: Heart-touching snow songs (21–30)
Heart-touching masterpieces themed around snow!
We’ve introduced 20 editor-curated recommended songs so far—did any of your favorite snow-themed songs make the list? If not, keep an eye out from here on. We’re still going to showcase plenty of unmissable snow songs! They’ll warm your heart, get you excited—there’s no doubt they’ll move you.
First snowAYANE
Singer-songwriter AYANE, known for songs that empathize with young people’s emotions, has been attracting attention.
Her 2022 release “First Snow” is a dramatic number that unfolds a story of snowfall growing heavier as two people, newly stirred by romantic feelings, grow closer.
Set to a rhythmical, hip-hop-based track, the melody warms the winter chill.
Her clear, translucent voice captures scenes overflowing with longing for someone special, making the song feel like the very beginning of love.