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[Winter Love Songs] A curated selection of timeless classics and the latest tracks that offer both warmth and heartbreak

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Keyboard playerSAKI
I play Electone, piano, and piano with vocals, and I upload performance videos to social media like YouTube! I’ve loved Disney music since I was little and have played many pieces on the Electone. I’ve been a fan of GLAY since junior high, and from there I started listening to all kinds of music, both Japanese and international. In Western music, I like Avril Lavigne♫

Christmas and Valentine’s Day arrive in the cold of winter.

If you have a partner or someone you like, it’s a season that can make you feel a little restless!

In this article, we’ll introduce love songs that are perfect for winter.

From the latest tracks that could become the new winter standards to timeless classics, we’ve gathered a wide range of winter love songs seen from various perspectives—great for anyone who wants to enjoy all kinds of winter tunes.

Listen together with someone special and enjoy a wonderful wintertime.

[Winter Love Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces and latest tracks that bring both warmth and bittersweetness (1–10)

Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Snow Smile"

Snow Smile BUMP OF CHICKEN

From the narrative-style lyrics, you can picture a beautiful winter scene and a happy couple, and just imagining it warms your heart.

The phrase “It gives me a reason to slip your hand into my pocket…” is one many people probably longed for.

Although it depicts a couple who seem very happy, the end of the song reveals that the loved one is no longer there, making it a bittersweet love song.

The more you listen, the more it grows on you.

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powder snowRemioromen

Remioromen – Powder Snow (Music Video Short ver.)

Powder Snow Remioromen

One of Remioromen’s signature songs, “Konayuki,” is also known as a poignant winter classic.

It drew attention when it was used as an insert song in the 2005 drama “1 Litre of Tears,” and was later included on the 2006 album “HORIZON.” The lyrics portray the growing distance between two people in love, and the chorus—sung with an intensity that sounds like a man’s cry—feels deeply heartrending.

Many men probably find themselves singing it at karaoke when winter comes around.

It’s a quintessential winter love song you’ll want to listen to after a heartbreak in the cold season.

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Winter and Springback number

back number – Winter and Spring

Winter and Spring back number

A winter song that unravels the heart and wraps you in warmth.

Its lyrics carefully portray a lost love and the shifting emotions that follow, weaving in the universal themes of endings and new beginnings.

Released in January 2024, the song embodies back number’s hallmark of emotionally rich expression and melody.

It carries a message that encourages listeners to overcome the pain of heartbreak, rediscover their self-worth, and take courageous steps forward.

In a season when loneliness grows and we long for connection, this is a song that stays close to the heart.

Recommended for times when you want to feel human warmth or face yourself.

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[Winter Love Songs] Carefully Selected Classics and Newest Tracks That Give You Both Warmth and Bittersweetness (11–20)

A song you’ll never forget that comes to mind in winter!

From here, I’ll introduce even more classic winter love songs. This is perfect for those who want to listen to a collection of timeless tracks! Please enjoy this lineup filled with masterpieces.

Snow BlossomMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima “Yuki no Hana” MUSIC VIDEO

Snow Flower by Mika Nakashima

Yuki no Hana is a song that almost invariably ranks in winter classics lists every year.

It’s Mika Nakashima’s signature track, celebrating the joy of welcoming winter with the one you love.

In 2019, a film inspired by the song, also titled Yuki no Hana, was released, with the track selected as its theme song.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it the ultimate love song from a woman to a man—an outpouring of affection.

Listening to it together with someone you love may make its warmth resonate even more.

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pure whiteVickeblanka

Vickeblanka – Masshiro / Yui Aragaki × Ryuhei Matsuda double lead roles Insert song for NTV Wednesday drama “We Cannot Become Beasts”

Pure White Vickeblanka

A beautiful ballad that blends kindness with a touch of bitterness, coloring a winter romance.

It was featured as an insert song in the drama “We Can’t Become Beasts” and resonated with many listeners.

Against the backdrop of a cold urban landscape, the song portrays a protagonist who carries unfulfilled feelings and loneliness, yet keeps looking forward and choosing to live.

Released digitally in October 2018, it went on to top the cable broadcast request rankings in January the following year.

You’ll be drawn into the world crafted by Vicke Blanka’s refined vocals and delicate lyrics.

Highly recommended for those troubled by love or those who want to cherish time with someone important.

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PrologueUru

[Official] Uru “Prologue” YouTube ver. — Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Chugakusei Nikki (Junior High School Diary)”

Prologue Uru

Uru’s “Prologue,” which also became a hit as the theme song for the drama “Chuugaku Seinikki” that drew attention with Kasumi Arimura in the lead role.

It’s a love song with an especially memorable chorus that makes your chest tighten.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to listen quietly on a cold night when you can feel the chill in the air, and Uru’s clear voice suits the crisp midwinter atmosphere perfectly.

It’s a love song that will make you think not only of the person you love now, but also suddenly recall someone you once loved very much.

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Christmas EveYuri

Yuuri 'Christmas Eve' Official Music Video

Yuri on Christmas Eve

Let me introduce “Christmas Eve,” a song whose dramatic lyrics are especially captivating.

It’s performed by singer-songwriter Yuuri and included on the album Ni (Two).

The song portrays a man who has broken up with his lover.

On Christmas Day, he visits places filled with memories, wishing to meet his ex again.

His heartrending actions and emotions are deeply moving.

Also pay attention to the Christmas-like melody line, which incorporates sounds like bells.

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