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

cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko

Cherry Blossom Front by Rumiko Koyanagi

Rumiko Koyanagi’s warm vocals resonate as if gently nestling close to the heart.

Released in January 1976, this song delicately portrays a journey around various regions of Japan and the anticipation of a new season’s beginning.

The lyrics, where reflections on what has been lost intersect with hope for a fresh start, have resonated deeply with many listeners.

Why not feel the arrival of spring as you listen to this song?

YaeNisshoku Natsuko

Natsuko Nisshoku – “Yae” Official Music Video

Natsuko Sora’s poignant vocals delicately capture the changing of the seasons.

Featured on the mini-album “Hanayodo,” released in April 2023, its music video symbolically depicts a cherry tree.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to in a quiet park, where the piano’s gentle timbre drifts pleasantly like a spring breeze.

Perfect for those feeling uneasy at the start of a new season or for anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

First loveMurashita Kōzō

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

A gem of a love song by Kozo Murashita, packed with memories of youth.

The protagonist’s bittersweet feelings as they stand alone in the season of early summer rains are carried by a delicate voice and the sound of an acoustic guitar.

Released in February 1983, this song is tied to Murashita’s hometown, Minamata City in Kumamoto Prefecture, where there’s a shopping street named “First Love Street,” and a monument to the song has been erected there.

Come, springMatsutōya Yumi

Come, Spring / Yumi Matsutoya (Cover)

This song, “Spring, Come,” became the theme song for the latter half of NHK’s morning drama series in 1994.

It shares the same title as the drama.

It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists, including Noriyuki Makihara and Ryoko Moriyama.

Spring-colored airmailMatsumoto Noriko

Noriko Matsumoto Spring-Colored Airmail

Released in March 1985 as Noriko Matsumoto’s debut single, it reached No.

28 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The lyrics, newly written by EPO, portray the aching feelings for a lover far away.

The thrill of a girl secretly putting on spring-colored lipstick and the emotions entrusted to an airmail letter are conveyed through Matsumoto’s refreshing vocals.

I especially recommend it to those who have just fallen in love, as a new season begins.

I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoru

“In Spring, I Will Disappear” Yuuki Akira MV

This is a song by Satoshi Yuki that delicately portrays a spring scene with cherry blossoms dancing in the air.

Carried by the gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar, it skillfully expresses the sense of new beginnings and wistfulness that comes with the arrival of spring.

Released in March 2023, the track offers a warm yet melancholic presence that resonates with those hoping for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The music video also incorporates works submitted by fans, an effort to deepen the bond between the artist and listeners.

It’s a recommended piece for anyone who, wrapped in the cheerfulness of spring, wants to reflect on the transience and beauty of life.

the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki

[New Song] Chiaki Mayumura “Haru Ichiban” Music Video

This song is filled with a warmth and poignancy that herald the arrival of spring.

In lyrics that shine with Chiaki Mayumura’s free-spirited individuality, anticipation for a new season is interwoven with the sadness of parting.

Featured on the album “SAI,” the track was born from a tie-in project with Ito En’s “Oi Ocha.” Lyrics sprinkled with the beauty of haiku vividly depict springtime scenes.

Released in May 2023, it’s a perfect spring song that gently supports those starting a new chapter in life or experiencing farewells with loved ones.