Memories gifted with the songs of May: timeless spring classics and moving tales of music

May blesses us with comfortable weather—a perfect season for enjoying music.

From early-summer breezes that make you hum a gentle “samidare” (May rain) melody, to moving song stories perfect for Mother’s Day, and even tunes that support you through the May blues, there are so many songs tied to this month.

In this article, we’ll introduce gems that capture the shift from spring to summer, as well as masterpieces filled with heartfelt messages for loved ones.

You’re sure to discover a song that resonates with your heart.

Enjoy the read to the very end!

Playlist

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