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

flower knotKuriyama Yuuri

Hanamusubi / Flower & Kasane Teto SV

A rock tune that delicately portrays the aching feeling of a bond once tied by fate becoming tangled over time.

Composed by Vocaloid producer Yūri Kuriyama, it was released in December 2025.

The powerful vocals by v flower and Kasane Teto SV, along with resonant guitar and drums, leave a strong impression.

Through motifs like puzzle pieces forced to fit and threads that won’t unwind, the lyrics capture the emotions of reexamining a fragile relationship with someone dear.

It was written specifically for the mobile game “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! feat.

Hatsune Miku” (Project SEKAI).

Eternity of SpringKumagai Ikumi

Eternity of Spring

This piece is one of the tracks included as the B-side to the single “Tsuyoku,” released in June 2012.

It was written as the theme song for director Yukihiko Tsutsumi’s documentary drama “Kesennuma, Voices.

Special Project for the Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake — A Record by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.” The vocalist is Ikumi Kumagai, who hails from Kesennuma, her hometown that was devastated by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

Beginning with a scene of gazing beyond the waves and the hushed sea breeze, the lyrics carefully depict a heart striving to face forward while carrying a sense of loss.

Imbued with images such as the emerald glow symbolizing the Sanriku sea and prayers for the turning seasons, the song brims with a gaze that holds both sorrow and hope.

The gentle weave of piano and strings softly nestles close to the listener’s heart.

It is a work meant to reach those trying to overcome painful experiences and those who hold someone dear in their thoughts.

Hard To SayCrystal Kay

Hard To Say (MSG Version)

This track captures the frustration of that delicate “more than friends, less than lovers” distance, sung over a comfortable, groovy beat.

Released as a single in August 2002, it was used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s JAPAN COUNTDOWN.

The lyrics portray the struggle of being afraid to take a step forward and risk breaking the current relationship, beautifully fused with a cool, urban R&B sound.

When you can’t be honest with the person you like, why not listen quietly while thinking of them?

HOWEVERGLAY

GLAY / HOWEVER

GLAY, known for their legendary concert that drew 200,000 people in 1999, released their 12th single in August 1997—a gem of a ballad that became the band’s first million seller.

Written and composed by TAKURO, the song sets a grand melody to lyrics about the preciousness of meeting a loved one and the resolve to move forward beyond past wounds.

It topped the Oricon Weekly Chart for five consecutive weeks and became a social phenomenon, selling a cumulative total of about 1.34 million copies.

Chosen as the ending theme for the TBS drama “Ryodatsuei: Abunai Onna” (Stolen Love: Dangerous Woman), it captured even more listeners’ hearts.

TERU’s emotionally rich vocals blend beautifully with the band’s dramatic sound, making this a masterpiece that feels like it gently stays by your side when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special.

Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover

My Little Lover "Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long Ago~

Takeshi Kobayashi, the renowned producer behind acts like Mr.

Children and Southern All Stars; akko, with her crystal-clear vocals; and guitarist Kenji Fujii—these three artists together formed MY LITTLE LOVER, making a striking debut in the mid-1990s.

Their third single, released in August 1995, was chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Owaranai Natsu” (“Endless Summer”), claiming the No.

1 spot on the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

It also ranked sixth on the year-end chart and became a massive hit, far surpassing a million in sales.

From its memorable guitar intro to the grand arrangement that gradually layers piano and strings, the song is irresistible.

The lyrics, which look back on past memories and one’s origins, tighten the chest a little more with every listen.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when, on an autumn evening, you find yourself wanting to revisit days gone by.

Song of SpringFujihara Sakura

Sakura Fujiwara – Spring Song (Lyric Video) – 360 Reality Audio

This is a captivating song with a melody that evokes the gentle warmth of spring sunlight and a smoky vocal that nestles close to the heart.

Though it carries the anxiety of an unseen tomorrow, its lyrics encourage taking a strong first step forward—sure to gently support graduates setting off into new environments.

Included on a single released in March 2017 and chosen as the theme song for the latter part of the film March Comes in Like a Lion, the piece moved many to tears in theaters.

It’s also featured on the album PLAY, where Spitz’s original classic is reinterpreted with Sakura Fujiwara’s uniquely warm expression.

Because it overlaps with the image of children overcoming the sadness of parting and taking flight with hope, it’s perfect for scenes where you want to create a moving graduation ceremony.

HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN『HAPPY』

This is a song filled with deep affection that, behind the word “happiness,” strives to celebrate someone’s life itself, even while carrying sadness and loss.

Released as a single by BUMP OF CHICKEN in 2010, it reached No.

1 on both the Oricon weekly and monthly charts.

Beyond the brightness suggested by its title, it resonates with many as an anthem for life—wishing good health for someone dear and saying “congratulations” to every moment they’ve lived.

The dry-textured guitar sound and Motoo Fujiwara’s gentle vocals blend exquisitely, and despite its medium tempo, the buoyant melody is captivating.

It’s a song you’ll want to give to someone special on a birthday or anniversary, to celebrate every step of the journey they’ve taken so far.