List of seasonal songs: a classic guide to finding tracks that fit the current season

Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “Winter Begins” (Music Video) [4th Single] (1991) / Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo

This is Noriyuki Makihara’s 74th single, and it was used as the commercial song for Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” (Winter Story) that was on the market in 1991.

Perhaps because it was intended for use in a commercial, the lyrics include the keyword “beer.”

Premonition of Spring – I’ve been mellowMinami Saori

Premonition of Spring ~I’ve been mellow~ / Saori Minami

It’s a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring.

Saori Minami’s crystal-clear voice intertwines with a gentle melody that seems to seep into the heart, warmly enveloping listeners.

Released in January 1978 and featured as Shiseido’s spring campaign song, this piece has continued to be loved by many.

The lyrics by Ami Ozaki depict the fresh feelings that come with the soft spring weather, delicately expressing the mix of anticipation and anxiety that accompanies the changing season.

It’s a perfect track for those starting a new chapter in life or looking to make a fresh start with the coming of spring.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

A heartwarming song that evokes the arrival of spring.

Its gentle melody and the delicate harmonies of piano and strings are especially striking, offering comfort in the season of graduation and farewells.

The lyrics are filled with memories of youth and the anticipation of new beginnings, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2022, this work was unveiled as part of Dai Hirai’s ongoing digital release project, “Sunday Goods.” It’s a song we especially recommend to those parting with dear friends or preparing to take a new step forward.

It will gently paint the March landscape—where nostalgia and hope intertwine—onto your heart.

SAKURAikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

This is Ikimono-gakari’s debut single.

It made them instantly famous.

The lyrics mention real places from their hometown, such as actual bridges and train stations.

Because of that connection, the song is used as the approaching train melody at Odakyu Odawara Line’s Ebina Station.

Winter,againGLAY

GLAY / Winter, again

This song is GLAY’s 16th single, and it became their biggest hit.

Doesn’t the intro sound kind of like that one song? Apparently, they created it with Celine Dion’s Titanic theme, “My Heart Will Go On,” as a reference.