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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 flower-themed songs (21–30)

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!

Winter FlowerMiyamoto Hiroji

Fuyu no Hana (Winter Flower) is Hiroji Miyamoto’s solo debut song, chosen as the theme song for the drama Gosaigyō.

With a grand melody adorned by stately strings, it culminates in a kayōkyoku-style number that’s completely different from the work of his rock band, Elephant Kashimashi.

While retaining his raw, emotion-baring vocal style, Miyamoto unleashes a new allure heightened by deeper pathos and poignancy.

Classic songs about flowers. Popular flower-themed songs (31–40)

water lily blossomShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO
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.

Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man

Snow Man “Hirari to Sakura” (from “Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie”)
Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man

Hirari to Sakura, sung by Snow Man, is a cherry blossom song that was first unveiled in 2019 during the stage production Takizawa Kabuki ZERO, before their CD debut.

On stage, the members danced amid a flurry of cherry blossoms, creating a dreamlike spectacle.

Contrary to the usual delicate and fleeting image of sakura, this song evokes cherry blossoms that remain noble and strong even as they fall.

Like blossoms that bloom grandly and scatter with grace, it inspires a strong will to keep moving forward and to embark on a fresh start in spring.

When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'When the Harujion Blooms' Short Ver.
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?

A Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka

[BS Nippon • Songs of the Heart] Oborozukiyo — FORESTA
A Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka

A song that beautifully portrays a spring evening depicts, with delicate nuance, a scene where the setting sun and haze spread over a field of rapeseed blossoms, and a pale moonlight floats in the sky.

Alongside the tranquil countryside, it gently embraces quintessential images of spring in Japan—the hues of the forest, people walking along rice-field paths, the croaking of frogs, and the tolling of bells.

Released in 1914 as a Ministry of Education school song, the work seamlessly marries lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano with music by Teiichi Okano, and it has long been cherished in educational settings.

It has continued to be loved across generations, with Aiko Moriyama covering it in 2009 and Ai Nishida performing it on a program in June 2023.

As a song to hear on a calm spring evening, it offers a warmth that deeply touches the heart.

A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada “A Flower of No Particular Color”
A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru

A lustrous, translucent new masterpiece from Hikaru Utada.

Written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kuretakara” (“Because You Gave Me Your Heart”), its pure-love-themed lyrics sink deeply into the heart.

Infused with the message “I want it to reach people who are afraid to believe in something,” it expresses a profound, unbounded love through the image of a colorless flower—one not confined by definitions or hues.

Released in February 2024, the song sparked a major reaction, with over ten thousand people watching the music video premiere simultaneously.

Showcasing Utada’s delicate yet diverse musicality, this track is perfect for those troubled by love or wishing to deepen their feelings for someone special.