[Songs for May] Tracks that suit fresh greenery and driving & Mother's Day songs

gardenFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)

A gem of a ballad that gently sings of the changing seasons and the impermanence of life.

Fujii Kaze’s wistful yet warm vocals tenderly rest by your heart.

The feelings of accepting life while entrusting yourself to the flow of the seasons resonate beautifully in harmony with the gospel-tinged melody.

Included on the March 2022 album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” it was also used as the theme for NatureLab’s Laundrin commercial.

When you experience meetings and partings with loved ones, or when you ponder life, listening to this song will help bring your heart into order.

Early summer rain&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Samidare’ Official MV

This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.

Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.

Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.

For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.

Make it into a bouquet.wacci

wacci “Make It a Bouquet” Music Video

Wacci’s song, which warmly sings of gratitude toward mothers, captures many hearts with its poignant melody and moving lyrics.

It carefully portrays the desire to look back, as an adult, on a mother’s love and hardships that went unnoticed in childhood, and to express renewed thanks.

Included on the album “Gunjo Refrain,” the track was released in November 2018, and in May 2020 an emotional music video composed of about 400 photos and videos submitted by fans was unveiled.

It’s a perfect song for times when you want to convey gratitude to your mother or reflect on the bond between parent and child.

Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki

RailSimPV4 "Far, Far Away"

Around the time you start getting used to a new life, there are those moments when you let your guard down and suddenly remember your distant hometown, your friends, and your family—I think many of us have scenes like that.

In those times, I recommend this song: Noriyuki Makihara’s “Tooku Tooku” (“Far Away, Far Away”).

Its lyrics, which vividly recall friends living far away in your hometown, feel like reading a story—you can almost see it—and even people without a specific hometown will feel their chest tighten.

It’s a moving song that soothes the heart when you’re tired.

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EurekaHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Eureka [Behind The Scenes]

A song by Gen Hoshino that gently helps you face forward, quietly staying close to those who are struggling.

Its sound, where delicacy and strength coexist, is characteristically his, skillfully incorporating elements of jazz and soul.

Written as the theme song for the drama “Madoka, 26, Doing My Residency!”, this work is based on Hoshino’s own experiences and carries a message that gives people a push from behind.

Released for streaming in January 2025, it has also drawn attention for its music video directed by photographer Kotori Kawashima.

It’s a recommended track for anyone about to take a new step or seeking the courage to move forward.

Mom ~yet~berii guddoman

Very Good Man – Okan ~yet~

This heartwarming song by BERRY GOODMAN conveys boundless gratitude and love for mothers over a warm melody.

Born as a song to give on Mother’s Day, it’s included on the album “Spring Spring Spring.” It vividly portrays everyday moments—like a mother who works from early morning until late at night without a single complaint, always devoted to her family, and who treats you to home-cooked meals when you return home.

Since its release in March 2017, it has also been embraced in the sports world, used as the walk-up song for Ryō Ishikawa of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

It’s a wonderful track to give as a Mother’s Day present, overflowing with gratitude, or any time you want to express how much your mother means to you.

The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi – “The Reason I Was Born” MV short ver.

This is a heartwarming song by Yu Takahashi that prompts deep reflection on the birth of life and the bonds of family.

Through a story that follows his parents’ meeting, their marriage, and eventually his own birth, it gently portrays the miraculous serendipity of life.

It also lovingly sings about everyday family moments—disagreements and arguments included.

Released in June 2016, the single reached No.

9 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is also included on the album “Koshikata Yukusue.” Written to celebrate the marriage of a staff member who had been with him since before his debut, it’s a perfect wedding song—an ideal track to play at weddings or on family anniversaries, wrapping listeners in a warm, comforting feeling.