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

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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List of seasonal songs: a classic guide to finding tracks that fit the current season
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1eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Guitar rock whose youthful sense of speed shakes the heart
2eastWinter and Springback number
Winter and Springback numberplay_arrow
Spring ballad by back number
3eastSakura, You, and Ituki.
Sakura, You, and Ituki.play_arrow
A wistful ballad portraying a springtime farewell
4eastSea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Sea urchin and chestnutzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
A pleasant pop tune themed around the flavors of autumn
5eastosmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natoriplay_arrow
A jazzy tune that pairs with the scent of autumn
6eastDear SantaKoresawa
Dear SantaKoresawaplay_arrow
Koresawa releases a Christmas song
7eastfragrant oliveayaka
fragrant oliveayakaplay_arrow
A song depicting Ayaka’s unrequited love in autumn
8eastSummertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
7th single; theme song for a Monday 9 p.m. drama
9eastBlossom declaration!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Blossom declaration!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbuplay_arrow
A hopeful spring pop tune. A strong will that blooms proudly just as it is.
10eastOrihime and BABY (feat. Shio Reira)neguse.
Orihime and BABY (feat. Shio Reira)neguse.play_arrow
Tanabata-themed R&B with alternating male and female vocals
11eastDaphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//play_arrow
DISH//'s spring-themed thank-you song
12eastevening primroseNovelbright
evening primroseNovelbrightplay_arrow
Novelbright “Tsukimisou”: A tearful love ballad
13eastMagic of a Summer Nightindigo la End
Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la Endplay_arrow
A ballad by indigo la End that portrays a fleeting summer-night romance
14eastGoodbye, Cosmosasagīnyo
Goodbye, Cosmosasagīnyoplay_arrow
A song that gives you the courage to be free from others’ eyes
15eastsnowlight&TEAM
snowlight&TEAMplay_arrow
&TEAM’s hopeful winter song introduction
16eastfour seasons progressionMegatera Zero
four seasons progressionMegatera Zeroplay_arrow
Expressing seasonal changes with an emotionally rich singing voice
17eastAll of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A poignant masterpiece that laments the end of summer: The Last Fireworks
18eastSpring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumikaplay_arrow
A poignant song depicting the changing of the four seasons and parting
19eastRain and CappuccinoYorushika
Rain and CappuccinoYorushikaplay_arrow
Summer rain, soothing singing voice and memories
20easthometownshouka
hometownshoukaplay_arrow
A song that symbolizes the Japanese spirit, expressing feelings for one’s hometown
21eastHot LimitT.M.Revolution
Hot LimitT.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
Reproduction and evolution of T.M.Revolution’s costumes
22eastSenbonzakuraWagakki Band
SenbonzakuraWagakki Bandplay_arrow
Wagakki Band covers a Hatsune Miku song
23eastcherry blossomKetsumeishi
cherry blossomKetsumeishiplay_arrow
The music video, structured like a drama, generated buzz.
24eastThe Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayuki
The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayukiplay_arrow
Masayuki Suzuki's bittersweet summer solo single
25eastParadise BabyRIP SLYME
Paradise BabyRIP SLYMEplay_arrow
RIP SLYME’s big hit song, with summer-like lyrics
26eastWhite LoveSPEED
White LoveSPEEDplay_arrow
SPEED’s smash hit sold 2 million copies.
27eastSAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru
SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A song inspired by cherry blossoms and Sakuma Drops
28eastMaplesupittsu
Maplesupittsuplay_arrow
A song with a beautiful melody that evokes a sense of parting
29eastto clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
Expressing hope and anxiety for the new season
30eastSakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature song “Sakurazaka” was inspired by two real slopes.
31north_eastred-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikku
red-yellow fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans)Fujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A memorial song for Fujifabric’s Mr. Shimura
32north_eastSnow BlossomNakajima Mika
Snow BlossomNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika’s 10th single, photographed in a subzero room
33north_eastSorrow like snowHamada Shogo
Sorrow like snowHamada Shogoplay_arrow
Shogo Hamada’s song became a hit as a TV drama theme song.
34eastCome, spring.Wagakki Ansanburu Masu
Come, spring.Wagakki Ansanburu Masuplay_arrow
Expressing the sentiment of awaiting spring through traditional Japanese instruments
35eastChristmas songback number
Christmas songback numberplay_arrow
A masterpiece that evokes the holy winter night
36eastYukikazesupittsu
Yukikazesupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s song is a classic distinguished by its warmth and encouragement amid the winter snow.
37eastFlower JourneyMatsutōya Yumi
Flower JourneyMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that depicts the beauty of cherry blossom blizzards and the scenery of spring.
38south_eastChristmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuroplay_arrow
The Christmas song “Christmas Eve” is popular.
39south_eastcosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Momoe Yamaguchi’s smash hit song “Playback”
40south_eastTomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takakoplay_arrow
Debuted as a singer with a first single and performed at the Kouhaku (NHK New Year’s) music show
41south_eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura” was the breakthrough song.
42south_eastSummer NudeMagokoro Burazāzu
Summer NudeMagokoro Burazāzuplay_arrow
PUFFY appears in Magokoro Brothers' music video
43south_eastginkgoYūsuke
ginkgoYūsukeplay_arrow
Sampling Pachelbel’s Canon
44south_eastA Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka
A Hazy Moonlit Nightshoukaplay_arrow
An old Japanese song that depicts a spring evening
45south_eastIf It SnowsDREAMS COME TRUE
If It SnowsDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Bittersweet love for adults, the sadness of special days
46south_eastWinter fallL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Winter fallL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L'Arc's eighth single with summer-winter imagery
47south_eastThe hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS
The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
The first all-female band to fill the Budokan
48south_eastsummer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
Whiteberry’s signature song—a cover that became a hit.
49south_eastHarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
A song that portrays the bond between Haruka and a mug
50south_eastfireworksaiko
fireworksaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s third single “Hanabi”
51south_eastOne-room DiscoPerfume
One-room DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
The poignancy of a new life and a heart divided
52south_eastSpring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
A song of family love that warms the heart like spring sunshine
53eastThe flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari
The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakariplay_arrow
The seasonal shift from winter to spring and the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms
54south_eastthe first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
Cherry blossom motif, a cheer for parting and rebirth
55south_eastspring thunderfuki no tō
spring thunderfuki no tōplay_arrow
A song depicting spring thunder and cherry blossoms, wishing for my mother's recovery from illness
56south_eastSakura KomachiNaoto Intiraimi (feat. Kankan)
Sakura KomachiNaoto Intiraimi (feat. Kankan)play_arrow
Expressing the beauty of cherry blossoms and the meetings and farewells they symbolize
57south_eastCherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku
Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
Depicting a heartrending breakup in the season of cherry blossoms
58south_eastpowder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
A moving insert song from 1 Litre of Tears
59south_east“Goodbye is an August lullaby.”Yoshikawa Koji
“Goodbye is an August lullaby.”Yoshikawa Kojiplay_arrow
Yoshikawa’s second single and her achievements
60south_eastcherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko
cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumikoplay_arrow
Rumiko Koyanagi’s Song of Travel and Hope for Spring
61south_eastYaeNisshoku Natsuko
YaeNisshoku Natsukoplay_arrow
Natsuko Solar Eclipse’s poignant spring song
62south_eastFirst loveMurashita Kōzō
First loveMurashita Kōzōplay_arrow
A love song themed around Kozo Murashita’s First Love
63south_eastCome, springMatsutōya Yumi
Come, springMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
The morning drama’s theme song “Haru yo, Koi” is famous.
64south_eastSpring-colored airmailMatsumoto Noriko
Spring-colored airmailMatsumoto Norikoplay_arrow
The poignant feelings of a long-distance romance in Noriko Matsumoto’s debut song
65south_eastcherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo
cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song about cherry blossoms by Kyogo Kawaguchi
66south_eastI will die in the spring.Yuki Satoru
I will die in the spring.Yuki Satoruplay_arrow
A spring scene with dancing cherry blossoms, portraying a new beginning
67south_eastthe first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki
the first strong spring windMayumura Chiakiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song depicting the scenes and emotions of spring
68south_eastThe Promised MoonIshikawa Sayuri
The Promised MoonIshikawa Sayuriplay_arrow
Sayuri Ishikawa’s classic that reflects the changing of the seasons
69eastgardenFuji Kaze
gardenFuji Kazeplay_arrow
A ballad by Fujii Kaze that sings of the transience of the seasons and of life
70south_eastSpring Night
Spring Nightplay_arrow
A classic work of Japanese music that portrays an encounter with a woman through the sound of the koto on a spring night
71south_eastseasonikimonogakari
seasonikimonogakariplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of the springtime of life
72south_eastcherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi
cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A beautiful song by Sukima Switch that sings of the loneliness of spring
73south_eastSpring ThiefYorushika
Spring ThiefYorushikaplay_arrow
The ephemerality of life likened to cherry blossoms
74south_eastWhen cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima’s spring song expresses the beauty of the four seasons
75eastSpring has come, and the cherry blossoms are in bloom.Nakata Yoshinao
Spring has come, and the cherry blossoms are in bloom.Nakata Yoshinaoplay_arrow
Expressing the joy of welcoming spring and the blooming of cherry blossoms
76south_eastSong of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisa
Song of the Four SeasonsSakushi sakkyoku: Araki Toyohisaplay_arrow
Showa-era classic: the beauty of the four seasons and love
77south_eastSummer has comeSakushi: Sasaki Nobutsuna / Sakkyoku: Koyama Sakunosuke
Summer has comeSakushi: Sasaki Nobutsuna / Sakkyoku: Koyama Sakunosukeplay_arrow
A children's song featuring early-summer flowers and creatures
78south_eastThis roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku
This roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsakuplay_arrow
A masterpiece that expresses the beauty of the four seasons
79eastGreen breezesakushi: shimizu katsura / sakkyoku: kusakawa shin
Green breezesakushi: shimizu katsura / sakkyoku: kusakawa shinplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the joy of a spring filled with greenery
80south_easttea pickingMonbushō shōka
tea pickingMonbushō shōkaplay_arrow
Japanese masterpieces that reflect the seasons and everyday life
81south_eastCome, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
Yumi Matsutoya’s classic spring hit, a million seller
82south_eastgreen leavesMotohiro Hata, TOMOO
green leaves Motohiro Hata, TOMOOplay_arrow
A song portraying the changing seasons and the hopes of life
83south_eastA person who loves springGLAY
A person who loves springGLAYplay_arrow
The beginning of a love that endures winter and awaits spring
84south_eastSound of SummerGReeeeN
Sound of SummerGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN, a song depicting fireworks and summer scenes
85south_eastSpring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhymeplay_arrow
J-pop that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the subtleties of love
86south_eastWhite SeasonMISIA
White SeasonMISIAplay_arrow
High difficulty singing MISIA's winter love songs
87south_eastSnow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI
Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI's winter magic song
88south_eastWinter WhistleSukima Suichi
Winter WhistleSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A powerful love song that portrays a winter romance
89south_eastSong of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s hopeful masterpiece
90south_eastthis winterMakihara Noriyuki
this winterMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Two lovers' love, nestled together in the cold winter
91south_eastSpring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeru
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeruplay_arrow
A song that brings nostalgia and energy with Shigeru Izumiya’s powerful groove.
92south_eastHarusaki KobeniYano Akiko
Harusaki KobeniYano Akikoplay_arrow
A popular song that captures the lightness of spring
93south_eastRainHata Motohiro
RainHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A classic song that portrays the rainy season and the feelings of love
94eastSummer Colorsyuzu
Summer Colorsyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” is a classic that evokes the nostalgia and freshness of summer.
95eastEarly Spring Ode
Early Spring Odeplay_arrow
A beautiful song celebrating the arrival of spring and hope
96eastWinter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
Noriyuki Makihara’s Winter Story CM song, beer-related lyrics
97eastPremonition of Spring – I’ve been mellowMinami Saori
Premonition of Spring - I've been mellowMinami Saoriplay_arrow
The gentle melodies of spring and the singing voice of Saori Minami
98eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
A song that depicts the arrival of spring and memories of youth
99eastSAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s early hit songs
100eastWinter,againGLAY
Winter,againGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY's smash hit song with a Titanic-style melody