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

A Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka

[BS Nippon • Songs of the Heart] Oborozukiyo — FORESTA

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.

If It SnowsDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “If It Were Snow”

It’s a winter song by Dreams Come True, and I think many people can relate to its very bittersweet lyrics.

Adult love can be painful—especially when it’s unrequited.

When the other person has a partner or a family, special days like Christmas become even harder.

This song carries those feelings.

Winter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

Winter Fall *Larc en Ciel* (subtitulos castellano)

This song is L’Arc~en~Ciel’s eighth single.

Ken, who composed it, said he created it with summer in mind, but hyde, who wrote the lyrics, gave it words inspired by winter.

It was also their first single after drummer yukihiro officially joined the band.

The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS

The Hottest Summer in the World / Super Loose Socks (PRINCESS PRINCESS Cover)

It was once released as a single back in 1987 when they were still unknown, and after they broke through with “DIAMOND,” the song was released again as a single.

PRINCESS PRINCESS was also a trailblazing band that changed history, becoming the first all-female band to perform at the Budokan, among other achievements.

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Summer Festival – Whiteberry (Full)

Originally a single released by JITTERIN’JINN in 1990, the song became popular when Whiteberry covered it.

Many people might not know that.

Most of the singles Whiteberry released afterward were also cover songs, but this one became their biggest hit.

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

Based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel “Tsuki Oji,” this is a story-rich song woven by YOASOBI.

The lyrics, which depict a 14-year bond between middle schooler Haruka and a special mug, are truly moving.

Released on December 18, 2020, it debuted at No.

5 on the Billboard JAPAN Download Songs chart.

With over 100 million streams, it captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s perfect for listening in spring.

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aiko - “Hanabi” music video

This song is aiko’s third single.

It’s said that “Hanabi” was written when she got busy after her debut and couldn’t go to any fireworks festivals, feeling sulky about it.

The “fireworks” in the lyrics were likened to the Tenjin Matsuri fireworks in Osaka, and in 2013 it was chosen as the departure melody for JR Osaka Loop Line’s Temma Station, where it is still used today.