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 feel like the seasons! (271–280)
Happy Birthday to You ~ The Birth of VenusMatsutōya Yumi
This is a majestically mythic birthday song by Yumi Matsutoya, a leading figure in Japan’s pop scene.
It’s wonderful not only as a celebratory tune but also for its profound theme of a “second birth,” symbolizing a rebirth into a new self.
The track was included on the album DAWN PURPLE, released in November 1991, and was also loved as the theme song for NHK’s coverage of the Albertville Winter Olympics.
The fact that this album achieved the first-ever million copies sold in its initial week on the Oricon charts speaks to the song’s power.
It’s the perfect piece to send, with heartfelt encouragement, to someone dear who is setting out on a new chapter in life, for a truly special moment.
Happy BirthdayYokoyama Chie
This is the perfect track for celebrating a loved one’s birthday with a slightly more mature vibe.
It’s Chie Yokoyama’s solo debut single, written and composed by Ami Ozaki.
The sophisticated sound, reminiscent of AOR and city pop, feels incredibly stylish.
Carried by a gentle yet faintly bittersweet melody, the heartfelt wish to honor an irreplaceable day comes through clearly.
Released in June 1991, the song peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts and became widely known as an insert song on Fuji TV’s “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai Terebi.” It’s an ideal choice as background music for a relaxed dinner or party, perfect for conveying your feelings to someone special.
fireworksaiko
When it comes to songs that capture a cute yet bittersweet summer-night crush, this is probably the one many people think of.
It’s known as one of singer-songwriter aiko’s signature tracks.
The song overlays the beauty and transience of lights blooming and fading in the night sky with the unspoken feelings of unrequited love.
Released as a single in August 1999, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “Sakura no Ki no Shita.” There’s also a well-known anecdote that aiko, who was very busy at the time, drew inspiration from the sadness of not being able to attend the fireworks festival she went to every year.
Pairing it with visuals of summer nightscapes or sparklers will make for an even more emotional story.
Happiness phenomenonIchijou Ririka (ReGLOSS)
Ririka Ichijo, a member of the VTuber group ReGLOSS.
Released in August 2025 as part of her solo song project, this track centers on the theme of “the ultimate self-empowerment anthem.” Its positive lyrics, which celebrate loving and taking pride in your true self, give listeners a supportive push.
The danceable sound that makes you want to move is another highlight.
Give it a listen when you want to boost your mood or take on a new challenge!
Migratory Birds of HarimaSakamoto Fuyumi
A travel-tinged song by Fuyumi Sakamoto.
Released in September 2004, it’s set in the Harima region of Hyogo and portrays the lonely feelings of a protagonist who wanders like a migratory bird after leaving their hometown—truly heart-wrenching.
Sakamoto’s powerful voice and intricate vocal inflections, honed through rokyoku narrative singing, deepen the poignancy of the story’s world.
Its popularity is evident from her performance of the song at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Why not immerse yourself in the scenery of Harima and sing it as if you were the protagonist?
fireworks festivalRADWIMPS
This track, which colored one of the most moving scenes in the film Weathering With You, is especially memorable for RADWIMPS’ piano melody.
Although it’s an instrumental with no lyrics, it has a mysterious power that seems to awaken each listener’s own memories of summer.
From a quiet beginning, strings join in, and the sound spreads open toward the climax like lights blooming and fading in the night sky.
Included on the album Weathering With You released in July 2019, the piece links to the film’s emotional reunion scene.
It’s an emotional song that’s perfect for capturing a glittering summer-night moment in a short video.
High-gure! Squeak! Thump!Sayuri
This character song channels a crush and admiration for an older “big sister” figure into a lively shuffle rhythm.
Its irresistibly catchy, poppy sound makes you want to move, and the comical, high-energy vibe is incredibly appealing.
The vocals are performed by Sayuri, whose straightforward, bright voice lifts the listener’s spirits.
The song was used as an insert track in the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.
Released in August 1993, it’s included on the album Crayon Shin-chan, which collects classic songs from the show’s early broadcast period.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to feel upbeat or power through the day with full energy like Shin-chan.