Don’t you ever find yourself wanting to hum a certain song whenever the seasons change?Music that perfectly matches each season—spring’s gentle breeze, summer’s dazzling sunshine, autumn’s bittersweet twilight, and winter’s crisp air.It turns everyday life into something just a little more special.In this article, we’ll be introducing a wide-ranging list of songs related to spring, summer, autumn, and winter.Perfect for housework BGM or moments when you want to refresh your mood!Be sure to read through to the end!
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Seasonal Song List: A Classic Guide to Finding Songs That Suit the Current Season (1–10)
lilacNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
A refreshingly exhilarating guitar rock tune that surges with the sweet-and-sour rush of youth.
Its message—one that makes even the fleeting days and our imperfect selves feel lovable—resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in April 2024, this track serves as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery.” Packed with the raw, early-days impulse of the band in a technical sound, it became their fastest song to surpass 100 million streams.
It also won the 66th Japan Record Awards, capturing countless hearts and refusing to let go.
Perfect for the spring season of meetings and farewells, and for those moments when you want to start something new.
Listen to it while feeling a fresh breeze, and everyday life might just start to shine a little brighter.
Winter and SpringNEW!back number
This is a back number song that you suddenly feel like listening to when the winter chill softens and hints of spring begin to appear.
It carefully portrays how feelings piled up like winter snow change with the passing of the seasons.
Its bittersweet yet beautiful melody and delicate emotional depiction tighten the listener’s chest.
Released as a single in January 2024, it drew attention for being produced by Masanori Shimada—the first time since the masterpiece “Suiheisen”—and for featuring Iyori Shimizu’s debut as a music video director.
It has surpassed 100 million streams and has garnered widespread support.
Highly recommended when you want to reflect on a past love at the turn of the seasons, this is a ballad that seeps deeply into a heart preparing to welcome spring.
Sakura, You, and INEW!tuki.
A heartrending ballad that captures the ache felt in the season of partings and the beauty of days gone by.
The lyrics layer memories of a beloved person over spring scenes of cherry blossoms dancing, delicately expressing the wavering emotions unique to students facing graduation.
Many listeners will likely feel their hearts tighten at the protagonist who tries to close the story while still holding on to lingering feelings.
A song by singer-songwriter tuki., released in January 2024 and used as an insert song for ABEMA’s “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.
Graduation Edition 2024.” The words, woven with a maturity hard to believe from a 15-year-old at the time, resonate deeply with adult hearts as well.
It’s a recommended number for spring, when meetings and farewells intersect, or as background music for nights when you want to quietly sink into sentimentality alone.
Sea urchin and chestnutNEW!zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Autumn, when delicious foods abound, is also called “the season of appetite,” and it’s easy to find your hunger growing.
This song, which might make your stomach rumble as two autumn delicacies sit side by side, is Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.’s “Uni to Kuri” (“Sea Urchin and Chestnut”).
It’s included on the mini-album Tadashii Uso kara no Kishō, released in November 2018.
Noting the common trait of having soft flesh protected by spiky shells, the song portrays the sense of distance from others and the act of guarding one’s inner self.
Sung about ACAね’s favorite season, this comfortable pop tune was arranged by Hyakkai Outo and is also loved live for its performance featuring the striking of kitchen utensils.
It’s a perfect track for those long autumn nights when you want to spend time in your own way.
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)NEW!natori
Have you ever felt a sudden sense of nostalgia from the sweet scent carried on the autumn breeze? This piece by singer-songwriter Natori perfectly complements that seasonal scene.
Released as a single in August 2023, it’s also included on the album “Gekijou” (Theater).
It originally drew attention as a demo on social media, eventually leading to its much-anticipated official release.
The brisk, jazzy arrangement intertwines exquisitely with Natori’s languid, whispery vocals, creating a pleasant groove that grows with every listen.
It’s an ideal track for those long, slightly chilly autumn nights—perfect for relaxing at home or for a drive while feeling the night air.