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

Maplesupittsu

Spitz / Kaede

This was Spitz’s eighth single and a double A-side with “Spica.” It has a very beautiful melody and lyrics that evoke a sense of parting.

It’s a bit hard to tell whether it’s a breakup with a lover or a farewell to this world.

Like a maple leaf falling, the song gives a premonition of life coming to an end.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Sunny

n-buna’s poetic lyrics and suis’s transparent vocals beautifully capture both the excitement and the anxiety of a new season.

Released in January 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, this song carries a message full of hope—like a break of sun after the rain—that any hardship can surely be overcome, giving a gentle push to those embarking on a fresh start.

It’s the perfect anison for spring.

SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

“Sakurazaka” is the name of a real slope in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

There is also a slope with the same name in Nagasaki Prefecture, and since he lived near both places, he has said that the song was inspired by these two slopes.

It became Mr.

Fukuyama’s biggest hit.

Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Snow Smile"

A heartwarming love story portrayed through the chill of winter.

Released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in December 2002, this song gently yet poignantly depicts a couple’s relationship against a snowy backdrop.

It uses the cold of winter as a pretext for the two to draw closer, expressing their bond through differences in stride and the rhythm of their footsteps.

The delicate emotions woven into the winter scenery resonate quietly with listeners.

Since its release, it has remained a beloved staple of the winter season.

It’s a recommended track when you want to etch the bittersweetness of love and winter landscapes into your heart, or when you feel like immersing yourself in memories with someone special.

red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Red-Yellow Osmanthus

This song is the third single by Fuji Fabric.

It was written by their vocalist at the time, Masahiko Shimura.

Shimura passed away on December 24, 2009 (cause unknown), and the band was forced to suspend activities afterward.

However, in August 2010 they announced that the remaining three members would continue, and they have been active since then.

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video

This song is Mika Nakashima’s 10th single.

It seems the music video was filmed in a room below 0 degrees Celsius to create a sense of realism.

There are scenes where her hair and eyelashes appear frozen, and they might actually be frozen.

Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo

Sadness Like Snow (ON THE ROAD 2011 “The Last Weekend”)

It was originally a track from an album released in 1981.

It was released as a single the following year, but it didn’t become much of a hit.

It wasn’t until it was selected as the theme song for the hugely popular 1992 TV drama “Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni” (“In the Name of Love”) that it came to be regarded as one of Shogo Hamada’s signature works.