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

WINTER SONGDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE「WINTER SONG」

Set against a winter nightscape blanketed in snow, this song voices a longing for a distant lover.

It contrasts the chill of the snow with the warmth of love, sinking deep into the heart.

Miwa Yoshida’s powerful yet delicate vocals further elevate the song’s appeal.

Originally released in January 1994, it became a million-selling hit.

In November 1998, a maxi single with a renewed track list was re-released, gaining even more popularity.

It’s a perfect track to listen to on a winter night, thinking of someone dear.

snowTHC!!

THC!! ☆Snow

A passionate winter song overflowing with emotion.

Some of you might even feel a sense of nostalgia.

It’s a signature track by THC!!, a nu-metal/mixture band that made their major debut in 2005.

It’s the kind of song you want to listen to while walking through a city blanketed in snow.

The slightly intense, ringing guitars and full band sound seem to mirror the stirring of the heart, and it really hits you deep.

With lyrics that sing, “memories don’t fade,” it’s perfect to listen to with someone special.

KANA’s soaring vocals are empowering too, making this a recommended snow song for when you want to move forward positively.

Snow-colored EarringsHikaru Genji

Hikaru Genji Snow-Colored Earrings (1993)

Yukiiro no Pierce interweaves lyrics that portray the fleeting nature of snow that melts away in an instant with a bittersweet love story.

It was included on Uchu Yuei, the 1993 album by Hikaru GENJI, the idol group that gained popularity for their acrobatic performances.

Opening with an over two-minute intro that evokes a fantastical winter landscape, the song unfolds into their expansive choral work.

It’s a ballad wrapped in a warm melody that gently embraces the cold, snowy season.

Listen closely to the lines that tell a love story that comes to an end along with the end of winter.

Sorrow like snowShogo Hamada

Sadness Like Snow (ON THE ROAD 2011 “The Last Weekend”)

Because it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni” (In the Name of Love), “Kanashimi wa Yuki no Yō ni” became a major hit.

It was created by Shogo Hamada, a singer-songwriter active since the 1970s.

The song reminds us that it’s precisely when our hearts feel lonely that kindness and compassion can begin to grow.

Even in the chorus sections without lyrics, you can feel a range of emotions.

It’s a warm rock number that you’ll want to listen to on a cold winter’s day.

Pay attention, too, to the lyrics that evoke deep connections with family and lovers.

snow dropL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc～en～Ciel「snow drop」-Music Clip-

When it comes to snow songs by rock bands, you can’t leave this one out.

Hyde’s sultry vocals paired with the band’s refreshing instrumentation are so cool.

Even among their catalog, it’s one of their standout winter songs.

It portrays a beautiful world, yet retains the distinct coolness that defines them—a masterpiece.

Winter, againGLAY

GLAY / Winter, again

GLAY is one of Japan’s leading visual kei rock bands.

When it comes to their winter songs, “Winter, again” surely comes to mind.

The music video filmed in the depths of winter in Hokkaido is also unforgettable.

The song is a love ballad that portrays a bittersweet romance in winter.

However, it’s not a heartbreak song; it carries a bright message that inspires hope for spring.

Also, they performed this track on THE FIRST TAKE, so be sure to check it out.

A town where it snowsUnicorn

UNICORN "A Town Where Snow Falls" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This song is set at the end of the year and themed around falling, accumulating snow.

While heavy snowfall can be a nuisance—public transportation stops, shoveling is hard, and it can feel like a hassle—the pristine, snow-covered scenery is undeniably romantic.

It’s a masterpiece that allows for many interpretations as you imagine a wintry landscape.