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

I want to eat ham.kururi

Quruli – I Want to Eat Ham | Live from Quruli Live Tour 2021

At first glance, the title seems comical, but the more you listen, the more it resonates.

It’s a track included on the album “Waltz o Odore Tanz Walzer,” released in June 2007.

Recorded in Vienna, the piece exquisitely matches a relaxed rhythm with a worldview depicting the futility of everyday life.

If you want to enjoy melancholic, mature rock, this is definitely one to hear.

August Is My Namekururi

Quruli – August Is My Name

A song that blends the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end with the warmth of timeless guitar rock.

Released digitally in September 2022, it was also included on the EP “Ai no Taiyo EP,” released in March 2023.

It served as the theme song for the Amazon Original drama “More Than Words.” Completed based on an earlier idea, the sound evokes nostalgia within its freshness—truly exceptional.

It’s a track that makes you want to sit back and listen while reminiscing about seasons gone by.

the first strong spring windkyandīzu

Haru Ichiban / Candies (with lyrics)

This is a memorable song with a bright melody that hints at the approach of warmer days as the harsh winter cold gradually eases.

It’s widely loved as one of Candies’ signature tunes, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.

Originally included on the 1975 album “Toshishita no Otokonoko,” the track was later refined in its production following a strong response and released as a single in March 1976.

Its lyrics, perfect for the season of melting snow, and its light, lively rhythm make it ideal for exercise or recreational activities.

If everyone claps along and hums together, the whole venue is sure to be enveloped in a warm atmosphere, like spring sunshine.

Come, springSakushi: Soma Gyofu / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryutaro

♪ Come, Spring – Haru Yo Koi | ♪ Come, spring, come quickly. Little Mii-chan, who has just begun to walk [Japanese song/children’s song]

When the severe cold lingers, we can’t help but long for the warm seasons, can we? Spring, Long-Awaited captures that yearning for spring through the image of an adorable child.

The lyricist, Gofu Soma, is said to have modeled the song on his own child, and you can just picture them eager to go outside in sandals with red thongs.

Though it’s a children’s song first published in a magazine in March 1923, it’s now loved across generations—used as the departure melody at Itoigawa Station in Niigata Prefecture and quoted in a song by Yumi Matsutoya.

It might spark nostalgic conversations about the sandals you wore as a child or the things you want to do once spring arrives.

How about humming it together to share a heartwarming moment for both body and soul?

Flower SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Hana Uta (Flower Song)

An energetic rock tune that sings about the strength to face forward as yourself, accompanied by words that evoke nature, like the sun and flowers.

It’s a GReeeeN track known for its affecting vocals and exhilarating sense of speed.

Released in June 2011 as their 12th single, it was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” Especially when you’re stuck in your studies and on the verge of losing confidence, the propulsive power of this song becomes a strong ally.

It’s the perfect cheer song for exam-takers who want to turn anxiety into strength and keep running forward.

A chic fellow from HatchoboriOka Hiroki

A chic fellow from Hatchobori

Hiroki Oka is an enka singer from Osaka Prefecture with a glittering background as a certified master of Kamigata dance.

Based in the Kansai region, he is known for dynamic activity and for stages that blend singing with talk segments and dance.

He showcased his talent with the 2008 single “Chishima Kaikyō,” and in 2013 released the emotive “Ideyugawa,” continuing to perform works beloved by enka fans.

True to the phrase “a young lion of enka,” his powerful vocals and dance-honed graceful movements are his greatest charms.

In 2017, reports also emerged of activities under a new name, reflecting his moving commitment to pursuing his art.

Combining the resonance of traditional enka with visually engaging performances, he is a must-check for those who want to savor enka with both eyes and ears.

Working PeopleImawano Kiyoshirō

Hataraku Hitobito

With its repetitive rhythm, humorous chants, and distinctive groove, this is one of Kiyoshiro’s hidden gems that cheerfully portrays the melancholy of labor! The track was included on the 12-inch “DANGER II,” released under the name DANGER in July 1985.

It’s also known for being performed when he appeared on the Japanese broadcast of Live Aid on Fuji TV at the time.

The style, which sings about the repetition of working days with plenty of irony, pairs with a sound that fuses blaring horns, jazz, and rock to create a highly addictive effect.

This work, which elevates social satire into pop, is a song I especially want those overwhelmed by their daily jobs to hear.

Don’t overthink it—if you sway your body and hum along, you’ll mysteriously feel energized.