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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.

Songs with titles starting with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons! (281–290)

Happy DaysOtsuka Ai

This is a summer-themed single by Ai Otsuka released in July 2004, with a double tie-in as the CM song for Morinaga’s ICE BOX and the theme song for Nippon TV’s 24th National High School Quiz Championship.

Her performance singing with a megaphone is striking, and it’s a refreshing rock tune that brings back memories of summers from that time.

The lyrics, written in down-to-earth language, depict days spent with friends and loved ones becoming happier and happier, and when everyone sings the chorus together, the energy instantly skyrockets.

It’s perfect for girls’ nights or when you want to pump up the mood at karaoke—a classic that lifts your spirits and fills you with positivity!

HakuboEsaki Fumitake

This is an original piano piece written for the live-action adaptation.

Mastered by an engineer in Berlin, its resonance and overtones are meticulously crafted.

With a lyrical melody, it captures the subtleties of the transition from dusk to night, while modal harmonies and minimalist ostinati evoke nostalgia and introspection.

It is a work that gives sound to twilight itself, tenderly accompanying the film’s sense of longing shaped by distance and time.

Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids

This is a single by KinKi Kids released in 1998 that heightens the festive New Year mood.

Created by two iconic J-pop writers, Takashi Matsumoto and Tatsuro Yamashita, it’s a celebratory song packed with occasions throughout the year—New Year’s, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and more.

Its dazzling arrangement, featuring Japanese taiko drums and harp, along with chorus vocals by Tatsuro Yamashita and Mariya Takeuchi, amplifies the feeling of celebration.

Sing it at year-end and New Year gatherings with family and friends, and you’re sure to ring in the start of a new year together!

Songs with titles starting with “Ha.” Lots of seasonal vibes! (291–300)

first shrine visit of the New YearPort Town FM

Released in March 2021 as the final track on the album “Jumble,” Port Town FM’s song is a heartfelt number that paints scenes where past and present intersect in a port town over the New Year holidays.

In a quiet winter city after the bustle of summer has faded, it recalls the days of receiving New Year’s money, while singing of reunions with old friends and the warmth of human connection.

The harmonies woven by the mixed male–female triple vocals align perfectly with the atmosphere of the first shrine visit of the year, gently delivering a message of renewal and fresh starts.

Its refreshing guitar-pop sound conveys even the humidity of the port and the feel of winter air, making it an ideal song for the very moment you welcome a new year.

Striking a fine balance between nostalgia and hope, this track is perfect for New Year’s spent with people you haven’t seen in a while on your trip home.

It’s also recommended for anyone wanting to begin the year with a refreshed heart!

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A party anthem featuring a high-speed beat and the signature “YAVAY” chant that was selected as the ending theme for J-WAVE’s HELLO WORLD in the winter of 2013.

TARO, formerly of BEAT CRUSADERS, delivers guitar work that fuels a sense of exhilaration, while Hyadain’s trademark rap and call-and-response structure unites the crowd.

The 2014 mini-album STAR☆TING includes two versions—standard and fankot—embodying a party mood under the theme of “YDM = YAVAY DANCE MUSIC.” It’s perfect for livening up New Year’s parties or reunions; kicking off the year with everyone shouting “YAVAY” sounds like a blast! Highly recommended for those who want to ring in the new year with momentum.

The Bell of BeginningsUguisumaru Tomonari (CV: Shimizu Ayaka) Namazuo Toushirou (CV: Watada Misaki) Hotarumaru Kunitoshi (CV: Tachibana Meemu)

This is a character song that vividly colors the dawn of a new year.

It was released digitally by Pony Canyon in January 2021 and was later included on the album “Hyakka Ryoran III” in July of the same year.

The lyrics intertwine the sound of New Year’s temple bells with the resolve held in one’s heart, capturing the exhilaration of standing tall in festive attire and stepping forward into a new self.

Blending the crisp air of early January with a melody full of hope, this number is perfect for etching your resolutions into your heart as you watch the first sunrise of the year.

Its clear, radiant vocals gently deliver the sparkle of the New Year.

The first dream of the year with youTaka Fuji Nasu (CV: Morishita Rena)

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The first dream of the year with youTaka Fuji Nasu (CV: Morishita Rena)

This song, themed around the first dream of the year, is a Japanese-style pop number that captures the New Year’s uplift and gentle hope.

Rena Morishita’s soft yet dignified vocals deliver a blessing for the year ahead and a hint of dreams to come.

A lively rhythm infused with traditional Japanese elements blends seamlessly, and the radiant melody envelops listeners in a festive atmosphere.

Released in January 2021 as the ending theme for the anime The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Theater Extra Stage, it was later included in THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS LITTLE STARS EXTRA! “Kimi no Stage Ishou, Hontou wa…”.

It’s highly recommended as the perfect track for a peaceful moment spent with family over the New Year holidays, or for a quiet morning when you hold your New Year’s resolutions close to your heart.