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

springHitsuji Bungaku

spring

One of the standout songs from the early days of Hitsujibungaku, notable for the way it begins in silence and then erupts with storm-like emotion.

Its shoegaze-inspired guitar sound and Moeka Shiotsuka’s clear, translucent vocals vividly capture the uniquely unstable atmosphere of spring.

Many listeners will likely feel a tightness in their chest at the lyrics that seem to spill out unspoken truths and frustrations lurking behind the season’s gentle facade.

Included on their debut EP Tunnel wo Nuketara, released in October 2017, it’s a track that has long been cherished live as a core part of the band’s origins.

Said to have been written over spring break just before entering university, the song resonates with the complex feelings that accompany a period of changed surroundings shaped by meetings and partings.

It’s a number you’ll want to sink into on a night in the cherry-blossom season when you’re carrying emotions that can’t be tidied up with pretty words alone.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

It’s a refreshing, powerful rock tune that breaks through the sense of stagnation that can come with the arrival of spring.

Non, who is active as both an actor and a creative artist, released the track in January 2025, with lyrics by herself and composition by Kei Higuchi.

Crafted to ignite a frenzy together with the audience in live houses, the sound is packed with energy that feels like a push on your back just by listening.

The music video depicts them embodying a student band putting on a graduation performance, expanding a worldview that feels like a snapshot of youth itself.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to jump into a new environment or when you just want to get fired up without overthinking.

spring colorsDerakkusu × Derakkusu

Spring Colors / DELUXE×DELUXE (DELUXE×DELUXE)

Deluxe×Deluxe, hailing from Okinawa, have been attracting attention with their out-of-the-ordinary performances.

This work is their first spring song, released digitally in April 2025, and it’s also included on their album “Choju Giga,” which came out in June of the same year.

In striking contrast to their usually dynamic live shows, they deliver a tender portrayal of bittersweet spring scenes, and that gap is truly charming.

The lyrics were written by vocalist Asagao, with composition by bassist Suzuran, achieving a beautiful fusion of nostalgic Showa-era pop sensibilities and traditional Japanese flavors.

The music video also drew buzz for featuring Okinawan models Hisa Yamauchi and Rena.

Beyond the impactful figure of their total combined weight—555 kg—their delicate musicality is deeply moving.

It’s a perfect song for the season of partings, when you want to quietly sink into your memories.

springB’z

spring

As one of the rock units that represent Japan’s music scene, B’z has consistently stayed at the forefront.

Featured on their first double album, The 7th Blues, released in 1994, this song is a ballad draped in a heavy, heartrending atmosphere that departs from the typical image of spring.

Takahiro Matsumoto’s sobbing guitar and Koshi Inaba’s vocals conveying the anguish of a forbidden relationship tighten listeners’ chests.

As the seasons turn without a decision being made, the lyrics depict an irreversible situation—a bittersweetness that perhaps only adults can truly relate to.

Shining a light on a side of spring that isn’t all glamour, this masterpiece has remained steadfastly beloved.

When you want to immerse yourself in the poignant memories deep in your heart, why not listen closely to it?

First snowHY

First snow

A hidden gem by HY, a band based in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, beloved across generations for their down-to-earth messages.

Released in 2004, it’s included on the album TRUNK, which made history as the first indie release to reach No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It begins with everyday scenes—like the chill of a winter morning and the comfort of a warm drink—and gradually unfolds into a sense of poignancy and warmth, which is masterfully done.

While conveying the loneliness of living in an unfamiliar city, the lyrics try to find hope in the falling snow, offering gentle companionship to those facing a new life or solitude.

As the cold season deepens, why not listen to it in a warm room while thinking of someone dear?

Spring Notesmiwa

miwa “Harunoot” Music Video

A medium-tempo track perfect for spring, where a crystal-clear singing voice beautifully intertwines with the piano’s melody.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter miwa.

Released as a single in May 2023, it was written as the ending theme for the TV anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Second Summer, Beyond the Sky.

The lyrics, depicting the frustration of unrequited love and the brilliance of youth, echo the sweet-and-sour scenery of spring.

It was later included on the album 7th and has been cherished as a masterpiece that leaves a lingering aftertaste of the story.

A song to sing in March, when meetings and partings cross paths, while recalling nostalgic scenes.

How about singing it with all your heart, layering it with your hidden feelings for someone special?

Temptation of the Spring BreezeKoizumi Kyoko

Temptation of the Spring Breeze

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.