Songs for an Unwinding Heart in May: From Showa-Era Classics to Recent Hit Singles

In dazzlingly fresh May, is there a song that makes you want to hum along on the breeze? Having a track that gently accompanies a Golden Week drive or a sunny-day stroll can make the season’s air feel that much more vibrant.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs perfect for May.

From beloved classics cherished since the Showa era to numbers that make your body want to bounce, we’ve gathered works in various styles.

You’re sure to find a song you’ll want to add to your May playlist.

Playlist

Songs for an Unwinding Heart in May: From Showa-Era Classics to Recent Hit Singles
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu composed the theme song for Tora ni Tsubasa
2	The Milky Way in MayHata Motohiro		An acoustic number that depicts the journey of going to meet someone far away
3	Lila LilhaKimura Kaera		A pop song by Kaela Kimura about singing her true self
4	In the May breezePEARL		A rock song that makes you want to escape the city
5	By the window on a May nightTOM☆CAT		A lyrical pop-rock song by TOM☆CAT. Evokes the stillness of the night.
6	Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46		A poignant song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays rain and the feelings of love
7	No one comparesIkuta Erika		A piece whose piano gently accompanies everyday life
8	Mother’s Poem ~White Carnation~Kenjiro		A song that sings of gratitude and regret toward one’s mother
9	Nemophilakoaramōdo		I approve Koala Mode’s new song
10	lilac timeAiba Yumi (Kimura Juri)		Aiba Yumi’s chill pop song
11	A clear May skyOkamura Takako		Takako Okamura’s clear, translucent melodies capture the freshness of May.
12	Early summer rainOhtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki’s experimental musical expression
13	carnationJanne Da Arc		A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother
14	A drizzle of May rain throws the beauties into disarrayJuice=Juice		A hot dance number produced by Tsunku♂
15	NemophilaThe Brow Beat		Encouraging a new step with a rock band’s song
16	Early summer rainOhtaki Eiichi		Feeling refreshed by the early-summer rain
17	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		An uplifting masterpiece by Vaundy that gives you energy
18	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s spring song, a work that fuses emotion and nature
19	Samidare Love Songkagura P		A wistful longing for my beloved, hidden by the rain
20	lilacMinami		Minami's new song Lilac, Defiance Against Freedom
21	From the viridian-windowed MayYorushika		Yorushika’s May song, depicting time and emotion
22	funny storyTani Yuuki		A warm number expressing gratitude to my mother
23	Early summer rainRemioromen		Overcoming rainy days with samidare songs
24	Early summer rainEvery Little Thing		Introduction to Every Little Thing 'Samidare'
25	Motherkariyushi 58		A song by Kariyushi58 that expresses gratitude to a mother
26	carnationShiina Ringo		Shiina Ringo’s nostalgic, retro song about family love
27	May DayBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Mayday” is derived from the distress signal.
28	cute personUrufuruzu		Mother's Day theme song by Ulfuls
29	a May flyRADWIMPS		Debate over grotesque imagery in RADWIMPS' “May’s Flies”
30	Farewell in MayInoue Yosui		Farewell songs in May touch the heart
31	MayHata Motohiro		Go back to my partner’s parents’ home during Golden Week
32	To MomAI		A masterpiece where AI sings gratitude to its mother
33	The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki		Wheat is planted in autumn and harvested in early summer.
34	The Magic of MayKalafina		Piano of Kalafina's "May Magic"
35	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
36	A Painting of MayHamada Shogo		A richly evocative song that portrays feelings for one’s daughter
37	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hanamizuki is a classic song that sings of peace and happiness.
38	Letterback number		A classic song that expresses feelings for one’s parents
39	Brilliant RainKing Gnu		A hopeful song by King Gnu that resonates with the heart
40	Rock Shop (Samidare Tokyo)Elefanto Kashimashi		A powerful song that stays true to one’s beliefs
41	VioletHata Motohiro		A refreshing Hata Motohiro song themed around violets
42	May Rain WaltzKobayashi Akira		I recommend Akira Kobayashi’s “Samidare Waltz.”
43	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		Cure your homesickness with DISH//'s warm songs
44	Samidare 20 LoveHōkago Tī Taimu		A cool, deep-sounding bass track from the K-On! movie
45	The path in the early-summer rainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s enka classic “Samidare no Michi”
46	Roses of MayFuse Akira		Introduction to Akira Tsugawa’s famous song “May Roses”
47	A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai		A classic Showa-era song expressing gratitude to one’s mother
48	Circle of Thanksayaka		Express gratitude in May and reaffirm our bonds
49	Azaleanano.RIPE		A bittersweet yet warm love rock song by nano.RIPE
50	A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro		Kobukuro’s songs are recommended for walks in May.
51	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s upbeat pop tune
52	Map of MayYakushimaru Hiroko		Hiromi Yakushimaru’s song recommendations for early-summer drives
53	Clover in MayEGO-WRAPPIN’		EGO-WRAPPIN’s jazz-fusion songs
54	rose flowerkururi		Roses that bloom in early summer, Quruli’s classic song
55	Early summer rainSakiyama Soshi		Introduce Soushi Sakiyama’s distinctive musicality
56	Paris in the Beautiful Month of MayKatō Tokiko		Tokiko Kato arranged the student song of the May 1968 Paris movement.
57	Even if, even ifRyokushokushakai		Introduction to Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s cheer song
58	Early summer rain&TEAM		A beautiful musical piece depicting the scene of early-summer rain
59	May bluesKIRINJI		A gem of a masterpiece that portrays urban loneliness and a sense of the seasons
60	The song I, at 22, gave to my motherSukaipīsu		Sky Peace's Thank-You Song
61	Make it into a bouquet.wacci		A moving song that warmly expresses gratitude to one’s parents
62	motherHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s hit song that sings of love and gratitude to his mother
63	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		The charm and history of 'Bara ga Saita'
64	When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46		Cheering on new beginnings when the Philly fleabane blooms
65	May DayPlastic Tree		A masterpiece with a driving, US rock-style feel
66	strollInoue Azumi		A song that reminds you of the joy of taking a walk
67	Spring ThiefYorushika		Yorushika’s “Spring Thief” is recommended for karaoke
68	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Expressing gratitude with Utada Hikaru’s “Hanataba o Kimi ni”
69	A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu		A famous Southern (SaZaN) song filled with thoughts for parent and child
70	A person who loves springGLAY		A song that portrays unchanging love through the four seasons
71	FlowerORANGE RANGE		Seasonal songs by ORANGE RANGE
72	AmbitiousSuperfly		Music is recommended as a countermeasure for May sickness
73	Sing of springback number		Spring farewell song by back number
74	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
75	Rain OtoRADWIMPS		Let's get through the rainy season with music
76	I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon		Aimyon gains support from a wide audience with her funky songs
77	Let’s go slowKALMA		A song by KALMA that teaches the importance of living joyfully
78	A Hazy Moonlit Nightshouka		An old Japanese song that depicts a spring evening
79	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu will perform the opening theme for Medalist.
80	But you know, sometimesimase		Introduction to imase’s calming songs
81	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		Hysteric Blue's classic spring song
82	HARUKAZESCANDAL		SCANDAL’s exhilarating rock graduation song
83	Oh, glorious early summermowamowa P		An extreme-lyrics waltz song by Mowamowa-P
84	Mom ~yet~berii guddoman		A heartwarming song that sings of a mother's love and gratitude.
85	every dayYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song heals the fatigue of everyday life.
86	Early summer rainKiyoharu		Kiyoharu’s song “Samidare,” which he released, evokes a sense of an impending farewell.
87	MOTHERSEAMO		A song by rapper SEAMO about love and gratitude for his mother
88	The Curse of Mayoishikuru meronpan		A band whose name comes from the state of melon bread being delicious
89	carnationKasamura Tōta		A song of gratitude to listen to on Mother’s Day: Carnation
90	Come, spring.Matsutoya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s hit graduation song
91	Maternal and Child Health HandbookIshizaki Hyuui		A song of gratitude to Ishizaki Huwie’s mother