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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Classic songs about flowers. Popular flower-themed songs (41–50)
poppy flowerAgunesu Chan
This was Agnes Chan’s Japanese debut single, depicting the pure feelings of a girl who tells her fortune in love using poppies blooming on a hill.
Her clear, gentle voice weaves together her thoughts, worries, and loneliness for a lover who has gone off to a distant city.
Released in November 1972, the song became a major hit, reaching No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
She also performed it at the 24th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1973, which helped ignite her popularity.
It remains beloved by many today as a heartwarming song that evokes the arrival of spring and is perfect for reminiscing about bittersweet memories of first love.
Classic songs about flowers. Popular flower-themed songs (51–60)
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
Sakura-iro by Kaneyori Masaru depicts the sweet-and-sour feeling of unrequited love.
It’s included on the 2023 album Watashi no Nocturne.
The idea that just hiding behind a cherry tree and simply watching the person you love can make you happy—that’s a feeling only someone who’s been in unrequited love can truly understand.
Even if, deep down, you want to spend more time together, these cute lyrics say it’s enough for now just to be by their side, and it makes your heart flutter.
Enhancing those heart-fluttering lyrics even more are the refreshing sound and the adorable voice of vocalist Chitose Mina!
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
This is a deeply moving ballad by Mika Nakashima, where delicate piano and beautiful strings seep into the heart.
Released in February 2005 and featured in a Suntory “Freixenet” commercial, the song paints a scene of fluttering cherry blossoms as it portrays a farewell to a loved one and the earnest wish to keep those feelings forever tucked away in one’s heart.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to reminisce about precious memories under the night sakura, or when your heart wavers before a new season.
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
This masterpiece, which poignantly and beautifully portrays the spring season when cherry blossoms bloom, was released in January 1982 as a single by Seiko Matsuda.
With Takashi Matsumoto’s delicate word choices and an unforgettable melody penned by Yumi Matsutoya under her pseudonym Kureta Keiko, the song superbly captures the changing seasons and the freshness of young love.
The vibrant voice of a 19-year-old delivers subtle psychological nuances and the fleeting scenes of romance with exquisite finesse, resonating deeply with listeners.
In 2009, it was also used as the CM song for Fujifilm’s skincare brand “ASTALIFT,” drawing attention when its memorable melody played in commercials featuring Miyuki Nakajima.
Its sweet-and-sour melody, evoking nostalgic memories and the arrival of spring, is a track you’ll want to hear when cherry blossoms are in the air.
tricolor violetSakurada Junko
This is a song by Junko Sakurada, released in February 1974, that entrusts the tender feelings of first love to tricolor violets.
Singing of a fleeting romance, the track reached No.
10 on the Oricon chart and sold approximately 186,000 copies.
The fusion of Akuyu’s delicate lyrics and Taiji Nakamura’s evocative melody beautifully captures the aching innocence of a young girl’s love.
The work depicts the emotions of adolescence—where hope and anxiety intertwine—with elegance, while Sakurada’s clear, translucent voice adds depth to the story.
It is a gentle companion for anyone who holds close the longing of waiting and the poignancy of an unfulfilled love.
Flower SongEXILE
EXILE’s “Flower Song,” the theme song for the drama “No Dropping Out: Back to School at 35,” is a pop tune that makes your body move just by listening.
ATSUSHI, who wrote the lyrics, even conducted interviews about issues in the education system during production, making it a remarkable work.
No matter how hard things get, it’s simply the winter season of life.
A positive message song that says the time will surely come when a beautiful flower will bloom.
cherry blossomKobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Sakura” is a classic example of so-called sakura songs.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Ns’ Aoi,” adopted as a chime at JR stations, and even included in a high school Japanese textbook—truly one of Kobukuro’s signature tracks.
Even the feelings that never bloomed and the dreams that never came to fruition become sources of strength for living, so let’s hold them close with care.
It’s a gentle yet empowering anthem that softly, kindly, and firmly pushes you forward.