Songs with titles that start with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons!
Have you heard of karaoke shiritori, where you link the last letter of each song title to the next, or the version where you play using only song titles? The key is how many song titles you can remember and how many different songs you can sing, and it gets really exciting when music lovers play together.
Still, there are times when you just can’t come up with a song title… So in this article, I’ll introduce songs that start with “Ha” to help you out when you get stuck on that syllable! There are lots of seasonally themed songs like “Haru” (spring), “Hanabi” (fireworks), and “Hana” (flower), so please take a look.
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Songs with titles starting with 'Ha'. Lots that evoke the seasons! (1–10)
Temptation of the Spring BreezeNEW!Koizumi Kyoko
The song that suddenly comes to mind under the gentle sunlight is the fourth single released in February 1983 by Kyoko Koizumi—better known as Kyon Kyon.
Capturing both the pure innocence of an early idol and a hint of grown-up poise, this track also appears on the album “Breezing” and has been beloved by fans for many years.
Its light yet wistful melody line evokes the arrival of spring and the stirrings of romance.
While she wore the iconic “Seiko-chan cut” at the time of release, this song also symbolizes the transitional moment just before her shift to a short haircut.
It became her first entry into the weekly Oricon top 10 and drew attention on music programs as well.
It’s perfect for when you want to revive those sweet-and-sour memories of the past, or when you want your heart to lift in gentle, sunny weather.
First loveNEW!Murashita Kōzō
When the warmth of spring beckons and a melody you can’t help but hum comes to mind, it’s Kozo Murashita’s masterpiece that inevitably surfaces.
The lyrics, which conjure up images of after-school playgrounds and twilight scenes, awaken faint memories of distant days.
Released in February 1983 as his fifth single, it was also included on the album “Hatsukoi — Asaki Yume Mishi —.” It became a major hit, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon charts, and has been covered by many artists across generations and featured in commercials.
With a tenderness that gently accompanies its wistfulness, this song is perfect for the walk home after a class reunion or a leisurely stroll beneath the cherry blossoms.
The moment the intro begins, it has a mysterious power to transport you back to who you once were.
Is spring here yet?NEW!Hamada Masatoshi
Are you familiar with the hidden gem where a comedy legend at the forefront of variety shows lets his true-to-life vocals shine? Produced by Tamio Okuda of Unicorn, this track pairs a unique sense of wistfulness and mellow melody with Masatoshi Hamada’s unpretentious singing to perfect effect.
Released in December 1997 as his first single under his solo name, it’s also well known as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR Ski Ski.” The pull-up bar hanging contest in the music video is a fond memory that symbolized their close friendship on TV at the time.
Its world evoking the wait for spring amid the cold is perfect for this season, when we long for warmer days.
Give it a listen in a quiet moment during your busy day.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ha'. Lots that feel like the seasons! (11–20)
Harusaki KobeniNEW!Yano Akiko
Released as a single in February 1981, this song took the nation by storm as the theme for a Kanebo Cosmetics commercial.
The lyrics were written by Shigesato Itoi, and members of YMO contributed to the arrangement, creating a sound where technopop and kayōkyoku blend exquisitely—still sounding fresh today.
Included on the album “Tadaima.,” it’s one of Akiko Yano’s signature works, with her light, buoyant piano and bouncy vocals joyfully announcing the arrival of spring.
The word “Kobeni” in the lyrics linked directly to the image of a new product at the time, and for many, just hearing the song brings back memories of that glamorous season.
If you’re in your 50s, the moment the intro plays, you’ll be transported back to who you were then—a bright, fun track that makes you feel the spring.
Spring La! La! La!NEW!Ishino Mako
Lured by the warmth of spring, it features a bright melody that makes you want to skip without thinking.
Released in January 1980 as Mako Ishino’s eighth single, it pairs lyricist Akira Ito with composer Koichi Morita, who team up to comically portray slightly heart-fluttering human relationships over a bouncy rhythm.
The playful word-splitting of the kanji for “spring” became famously associated with the song, which is also known for marking her first appearance on TBS’s The Best Ten.
Beyond its success as a single, it was included on the album “Koi no Disc Jockey MAKO IV,” and is cherished as one of her signature works.
Even depictions of what could easily become a heavy love triangle are sung with her trademark brightness, turning them light and breezy.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling a bit clouded or need a morning energy boost, your worries are sure to blow away.
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)NEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This work, which became a major talking point thanks to the miraculous collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, is included on the classic 2017 album BOOTLEG.
It portrays two childhood best friends who, though they grow up and walk separate paths, continue to draw strength from each other’s existence.
The worldview, likened to the colors of the sky at dawn, makes you feel the un-fading strength of their bond, no matter how much time passes or how circumstances change.
When you feel a sudden loneliness amid days of passing by one another, or find yourself yearning to see an old friend, listening to this song will surely be there for your heart.
It’s a soul-stirring masterpiece that seems to bless the “now,” where each of us is living earnestly in our own place!
Spring is a gradientNEW!Superfly
How about a number that’s perfect for the season when gentle spring sunlight mingles with a touch of anxiety? Shiho Ochi’s soaring vocals from Superfly will stay close to your heart and give you a push forward.
It’s captivating for its warm yet powerful message that affirms the mood swings unique to spring.
The song is included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was produced as the campaign song for “FM802 × Chuo University ACCESS!” Many listeners were likely encouraged by the melody as it played on the radio.
It has a comforting feel that eases the tension of a new chapter in life.
Try singing it when you’re a little worn out from changes in your environment or when you want to face forward as your true self.
It’s sure to spark energy for tomorrow.