Songs with titles that start with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons!

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Halcali – HALCALISM Candy Hearts

If you want to get in an extra-happy mood, definitely give this a spin! It’s a hidden gem by HALCALI, the duo that gained popularity with their style fusing dance and rap.

It’s included on their first album, “Halcali Bacon,” released in September 2003.

While many of their tracks were produced by members of RIP SLYME, this one was written and composed by KOHEI JAPAN! Over a handclap-inviting beat, the two take turns on the mic with tons of energy, and it’s absolutely adorable.

It’s packed with the kind of down-to-earth lyrics you’d expect from teens of that time, and a sense of excitement like you’re heading out into the city.

The more you listen, the more your body will start to move.

It’s also a perfect track for getting hyped with friends!

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Lucky Kilimanjaro – Spring Is Just Around the Corner [Official Music Video]

When you want to feel the spring vibes, the songs to play are by Lucky Kilimanjaro, a six-piece band that gets listeners’ everyday lives dancing.

Their buoyant beats, infused with electro-pop elements, seem to warm up the still-chilly air of March.

Rather than just waiting for spring to arrive, their proactive stance of going out to meet it heightens the sense of anticipation for the new season.

The track is included on their first major-label full album, !magination, released in March 2020, and the music video timed for cherry blossom season also drew attention.

It’s perfect for times of change—graduation, new beginnings—when you want to blow away your anxieties.

Why not surrender to the rhythm of this song and start getting ready for spring with a light step?

Lost in springSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO "Lost in Spring"

A wistful medium-tempo ballad by SHISHAMO that portrays emotional stagnation at odds with the warmth of spring.

Its delicate sound—featuring piano and strings—leaves a strong impression, and the sense of loneliness, as if left behind in a festive season, presses on the chest.

Released digitally in March 2022 and later included on the album SHISHAMO 8, this track skillfully captures, through Asako Miyazaki’s lyrics, the uniquely springlike blend of cruelty and beauty: the season moves forward on its own while your feelings alone can’t keep up.

It may resonate deeply with those unsettled by changing circumstances or still haunted by a love that has ended.

A song that makes you want to immerse yourself in its lyrical world during this cherry blossom season.

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Superfly – Spring is a Gradation Official Video

This is a Superfly song I’d like you to listen to when you want to feel the thrilling gradation of the seasons.

It’s included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was written as a campaign song for FM802 and Chuo University.

It was originally performed by a limited-time unit, but this version is a self-cover by Shiho Ochi.

Her powerful yet light vocals gently envelop the mixed feelings of anxiety and anticipation that come with spring.

There’s a warmth that feels like it’s giving a supportive push to those starting a new chapter in life.

It’s a pop number that gives you the courage to take a step forward when a change in environment has you feeling a bit tense.

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[MV] UMEILO – Spring Hibachi

Based in Sapporo and acclaimed for a novel-like worldview, UMEILO is a guitar rock band, and this is one of their signature songs.

Alongside the seasonal shift from the long northern winter into spring, it delicately weaves together youthful restlessness and warm memories.

It is included on the single of the same title released in December 2019, and is also known for its unique packaging—a special edition that combined a CD with a newly written short story by vocalist Junsuke Ito.

Their distinctive approach, fusing music and literature, truly shines, inviting you to feel as if you’re turning the pages of a story with every listen.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to savor each word during spring, a season when encounters and farewells intersect.

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back number – Hanabira (full)

A bittersweet rock number that makes past memories resurface in fleeting moments during the season when cherry blossoms flutter.

As a major-label debut single by the band back number—known for relatable, true-to-life lyrics—it was released in April 2011.

It was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s program “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” and remains beloved by many as the band’s origin point.

This work delicately portrays the feeling of recalling someone precious who once stood by your side, in stark contrast to the beautiful scenery of spring.

The strings resonating within the band’s sound tighten your chest as you listen.

The words woven by vocalist Iyori Shimizu gently reach deep into the listener’s heart.

Perfect for when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood with the arrival of spring.

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Haru No Arashi

A spring song with a quiet, smoldering heat by a two-woman rock band from Osaka.

It captures a unique atmosphere where everyday calm and unease intermingle, and Arisa Ushimaru’s unadorned words pierce the heart.

Included on the mini-album “HOUSE,” released in October 2018, this track’s slow tempo lets you fully immerse yourself in its world.

It was also performed near the end of the main set at their 2019 Nippon Budokan show, and has long been loved by fans as a key part of their live repertoire.

Rather than flashy shifts, its understated, steady performance resonates comfortably—perfect for a slightly ennui-tinged spring day.