RAG MusicJapanese Songs
Lovely nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs

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.

Masterpieces that sing of flowers. Popular songs related to flowers (11–20)

red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku

Personally, it strikes me as a song that really appeals to the senses.

The melody flows lightly, yet with a sense of ebb and flow, while the lyrics are sung rather softly.

And yet, somehow it makes me feel the wind slipping past my body, the osmanthus swaying before my eyes, and even its fragrance.

It’s truly unique—so much so that I can’t think of anything quite like it.

Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku — Night of the Osmanthus
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.

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!

MargaretAyase Haruka

Haruka Ayase / Margaret [Music Clip]
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.

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.

SAKURAikimonogakari

SAKURA – Ikimonogakari (Full)
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)

FlowerFuji Kaze

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, whose talent drew attention even before his major-label debut and who now dominates the J-pop scene with his urban musicality.

His 14th digital-only single, “Hana (Flower),” was written as the theme song for the TV drama “The Most Favorite Flower.” Its lyrics convey a message of someday letting your own unique flower bloom, offering comfort to those who feel lost or troubled.

It’s an emotional number, with a stirring melody carried by a piano that is both rich in depth and light on its feet.