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

Silver DreamChisato Moritaka

Chisato Moritaka “Silver Dream” [Self Cover]

A moving ballad themed around kindness like snow and a wish for dreams that stretch on without end.

Its delicate vocals and beautiful melody blend together, showcasing Chisato Moritaka’s distinctive sensibility as it paints winter scenes and emotions.

Released in November 1996 as her 30th single, it reached No.

9 on the Oricon chart.

It was also used as the TV commercial song for Meiji Chocolate’s “Meltykiss,” warming many hearts.

On a cold winter night, when you feel like remembering someone, this song will surely soothe you.

Moritaka’s gentle voice will stay close to your heart.

Sound of SnowShouta Aoi

Sound of Snow

“Yuki no Oto,” sung by Shouta Aoi—who is also active as a voice actor and stage actor—is a song that depicts a heartbroken man whose emotions are stirred by the fleeting nature of snow.

It’s a pop track with a beautiful blend of strings and synths, and his androgynous voice creates a richly immersive world.

Many listeners will relate to the growing pangs of ache and loneliness amid a wintry landscape blanketed with snow.

It’s a winter song that gives voice to precious feelings that can’t be forgotten, even after a lover has disappeared from right before your eyes.

Let It Go ~As I Am~Takako Matsu

“Frozen” — “Let It Go” sung by Takako Matsu

The theme song from Disney’s 2013 film Frozen.

The original version is sung by Idina Menzel in the United States, but it has been recorded in many languages; in Japanese, it is performed by Takako Matsu and May J.

It was not released as a single, but is included on the film’s soundtrack album released in 2014.

The lyrics closely follow the movie’s story, and carry a message of living positively and authentically without putting up a facade, which has encouraged many people, especially women and younger audiences.

Do you want to build a snowman?Frozen

Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi – Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From “Frozen”)

Disney’s Frozen was a massive hit in Japan, and a sequel was slated for release in 2019.

As a musical film, it wove numerous memorable songs into its story, and every track leaves a strong impression.

That particular scene and that song—just hearing the music makes you want to watch the story again.

Snow/Love × You ≧ LikeAi Takahashi (Morning Musume)

Hello! Project × Winter Song “Snow / Love × You ≧ Like”

A love song you’ll want to listen to during the Christmas season, celebrating the happiness of spending a snowy night with someone you love.

It’s a track sung by Ai Takahashi—who has been active as a talent and YouTuber—during her time in the idol group Morning Musume, released in 2006.

The gentle, mellow sound pairs perfectly with Takahashi’s cute vocals.

It’s a tender piece that brings a sense of calm to the heart.

Also recommended for karaoke dates—you might even reaffirm your feelings for each other.

A love letter written in the snowMomoko Kikuchi

A love letter written in the snow

This is one of Momoko Kikuchi’s signature songs, created during her rise as a pure, girl-next-door idol, and set against the backdrop of a white Christmas Eve.

Through the image of entrusting hidden feelings to the falling snow, it conveys the purity, bittersweetness, and single-minded devotion of being in love.

Released in 1984 as Kikuchi’s third single, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a hit, selling around 350,000 copies.

Gently singing of the ache of wintertime love and the yearning for unattainable dreams, this song is recommended for quiet moments spent alone in the cold season or when you find yourself thinking of someone special.

SubtitleOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

A four-piece piano pop band that has taken the J-pop scene by storm with songs that polish high musicality into pop form, Official HIGE DANDism delivers their eighth digital single.

Written specifically as the theme song for the TV drama “silent,” the track opens with a calm piano sound and vocals that, together with a laid-back shuffle beat, immediately draw you into its world.

The dramatic arrangement and pristine, transparent sonics evoke images of steadily falling snow.

Its slightly wistful melody meshes with the winter atmosphere, making it a gem of a winter song.