Classic songs that sing about flowers. Popular songs related to flowers.
The color of the flowers has faded in vain, while I, lost in thought, let my life drift by in this world.
This is the famous waka by Ono no Komachi, also known from the Hyakunin Isshu.
Since ancient times, the Japanese have been captivated by the beauty of flowers.
Even today, flowers are an indispensable part of life’s milestones, showing our deep connection with them.
In this article, we introduce a selection of famous songs themed around “flowers.”
Please enjoy these flower songs that have always enchanted and accompanied us through the ages: the resilient flowers that bloom again and again even when trampled, the beautiful flowers everyone admires, and the gentle flowers that bloom in our hearts.
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Masterpieces that sing of flowers. Popular songs related to flowers (11–20)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Haven’t you heard this title, this melody, at least once? Originally said to be a song about victims of terrorism and about peace, it is now played in many places.
It’s a piece that will likely be loved for a long time to come—truly worthy of being called a classic.
MargaretAyase Haruka
This is the fourth single by Haruka Ayase, who is also known as an actress.
The lyrics and composition are by Takashi Matsumoto and Kureta Kayo! It also drew attention as a work that reunited the golden duo behind Seiko Matsuda’s “Akai Sweet Pea” for the first time in 24 years.
The flower language of the marguerite (daisy) is “sincerity” and “pure love.” It’s a classic song distinguished by a crystal-clear singing voice that perfectly embodies those words.
Dandelion PoemTHE ALFEE
Selected as the eighth ending theme for the anime Doraemon was “Dandelion Poem” by THE ALFEE, one of Japan’s leading rock bands.
With its guitar-driven sound and beautiful harmonies, it’s a song that’s quintessentially THE ALFEE.
The foundation leans toward folk rock, but the flowing melody and the clapping in the chorus give it a refreshing feel—perfect for a beloved national anime!
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
It’s a wistful song that brings that person to mind with the scent of osmanthus.
They say human memory is closely tied to our sense of smell.
Carried on a neatly resolved melody, it delivers a gentle ache—a love song that drifts back to the past with that person who once made you happy, all evoked by the fragrance of osmanthus.
snowflowerkishikanako
This is an insert song by Kanako Kishi that vividly colors the world of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” released in December 2023 and later included on the original soundtrack.
Featured in Episode 12, “The Eunuch and the Courtesan,” the piece—created in collaboration with composer Satoru Kōsaki—beautifully links an Eastern aesthetic with the emotions of the story.
The lyrics, which evoke a noble flower blooming in the snow, convey a steadfast inner strength to keep moving forward even in difficult circumstances.
It’s a beautiful, heart-stirring ballad you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night—perfect for anyone who wants to relive the anime’s moving moments.
SAKURAikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s “SAKURA” is themed around cherry blossoms.
Because cherry blossom season is also a time of meetings and farewells, it stirs many emotions.
The lyrics of this song capture the bittersweet poignancy of the cherry blossom season.
Be sure to listen to it alongside your own memories of cherry blossoms.
Masterpieces that sing of flowers: Popular flower-themed songs (21–30)
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
The 11th single by singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “First Love.” It’s a song with a beautiful melody that conjures up the mystical allure of cherry blossoms and the scenes of their fluttering fall.
The lyrics poignantly intertwine the ever-blooming and scattering sakura with the singer’s own love, making it a gem of a ballad.
