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 flower-themed songs (21–30)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
Beloved as a classic summer anthem and a go-to karaoke crowd-pleaser with friends, this song was released in June 2007 as their sixth single and went on to win Best Reggae Music Video at the MTV Japan Music Video Awards the following year.
More than just a cheerful summer tune, it carries a deeper message: like a water lily blooming into a grand flower from the mud, it mirrors the strength to live on by overcoming pain and tears.
Let its passionate sound and ode to life fill you with the courage to face any adversity.
It’s the perfect track to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down or to fuel you for tomorrow.
Cosmos swayingKaminuma Emiko
A beloved figure as a TV personality, Emiko Uenuma delivers a poignant classic that touches the heart.
This work is a folk-style ballad that leaves you with a calm, gentle feeling, as if you were gazing at cosmos flowers swaying in the autumn breeze.
It paints a warm yet slightly bittersweet scene of reuniting with a loved one, cherishing the “afternoon of life” while looking back on the years walked together.
Released as a single in June 2004, the song was also well-known as the ending theme for programs such as the information show “Weekly Emii SHOW,” which Uenuma herself hosted.
It’s the perfect number for savoring time with someone special under the clear autumn sky.
Classic songs about flowers. Popular flower-themed songs (31–40)
rose flowerkururi
What flowers come to mind when you think of blossoms in May, early summer? For me, roses come to mind first.
Roses are actually the flower with the most varieties in the world.
Speaking of roses, there’s “Bara no Hana” by Quruli, a band from Kyoto.
The song is filled with the fragility of a rose shedding its petals one by one.
The sparse lyrics, which evoke memories of past romance, are also brilliant.
“Bara no Hana” is more than just a ‘song’! The music video, filmed at a beach and a lighthouse in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is rich with unspoken nuance.
If you haven’t seen it yet, please check it out!
Flowers will bloom.Suzuki Rio
Hana wa Saku (Flowers Will Bloom) is a charity song to support the recovery of areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the people impacted by the disaster.
It was planned and produced as the theme song for a support project that NHK has been running since 2011.
The clear, pure voices of Rio Suzuki—who played the young Yae in the historical drama Yae no Sakura—and the children of the Ono Elementary School Choir in Okuma, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture, seem to deeply touch the heart.
When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46
Nogizaka46, the idol group boasting nationwide popularity, released Harujion ga Saku Koro in 2016.
With its lyrics themed around a plant that blooms in spring, it evokes vivid images of rich natural scenery.
The song expresses a love directed at someone who seems fragile and almost about to vanish.
Its beautiful, string-led melody and the members’ vocals convey pure emotions.
Comparing a loved one to a flower, it’s a track filled with bittersweet yet heartwarming feelings.
How about spending your spring accompanied by its crystal-clear sound?
The Sun and the FlowerTakahashi Yuu
Takahashi Yu, a singer-songwriter, wrote “Taiyo to Hana” for the drama Alice no Toge.
It’s a striking track featuring a dynamic, powerful band sound and vocals that feel like a cry from the heart.
Fitting for a revenge-themed drama’s main theme, both the chord progression and the rhythm carry a sense of urgency.
The especially searing modulation near the end delivers an irresistible, chest-tightening sting.
FlowerKinKi Kids
A bright and refreshing summer staple by KinKi Kids.
It was also used as the campaign song for ANA’s “’99 Paradise Okinawa.” Beyond its light, upbeat feel, the lyrics encourage you to keep going—soak up the sunshine even when you’re facing sadness or hardship.
It’s a song that lifts your spirits and leaves you feeling refreshed when you’re feeling down.