Okubukako’s famous and popular songs

LetterOku Hanako

Oku Hanako – Letter

A smash hit by Hanako Oku that begins with the gentle timbre of the piano.

The lyrics, which reflect on time gone by and feelings for someone dear, blend with her crystal-clear voice to resonate deeply in the heart.

Included on the single “Garnet,” released in May 2007, it was also used as the ending theme for the film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Her desire to express the importance of human connections and of time itself comes through across the entire piece.

It’s a perfect song for those who hold tender feelings for someone special or have words they long to say but cannot—carrying that bittersweet ache within.

Little StarOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Little Star [Music Video]

It was released in 2006 as Hanako Oku’s fifth single.

It is a re-recording of a song she released during her indie days, and it was used as the ending theme for Hiroshima FM’s “LUNCHBREAK☆STYLE” in November 2006.

The song is filled with the painful feelings of not being able to meet and the emotions of a woman who longs to be by the side of the one she loves.

The summer you gave meOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / The Summer You Gave Me [Music Video]

It was released in 2015 as Hanako Oku’s 14th single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the film “Ashita ni Nareba.” Oku read the screenplay herself and worked closely with the director through repeated meetings to create the track.

The lyrics are straightforward, packing in the bittersweet feelings of youth.

Love Weather ForecastOku Hanako

Hanako Oku - Love Weather Forecast

It’s a song included on Hanako Oku’s second album, TIME NOTE, released in 2007.

Chosen as the theme song for NHK General/Educational/BS2’s “From the Source! Straight to the Table,” it’s a cute track whose lyrics express the giddy feelings of a woman who’s head over heels in love.

The flower that blooms tomorrowOku Hanako

Oku Hanako – The Flower That Blooms Tomorrow

It was released in 2008 as Hanako Oku’s seventh single.

Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s “Around the World! Touch the Earth: Eco Grand Journey,” it’s a positive track that gives you the courage and hope to move forward toward your dreams.

It’s a song that makes your heart feel clean and refreshed.

ice creamOku Hanako

ice cream

When you’re in the mood for a bittersweet love song, how about this one? Its lyrics map the swelling feelings for a lover you can’t see when you want to, onto ice cream that melts away in an instant—a heart-wrenching effect.

The track is by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, known for her keyboard-and-vocal performances, and is included on her album “Haruka Tooku ni Mieteita Kyou,” released in May 2017.

The album reached No.

18 on the Oricon charts.

Her translucent vocals and gentle piano tones delicately reflect the protagonist’s wavering heart.

Put it on during a sentimental night, and its melody will surely stay close to yours.

spring breezeOku Hanako

spring breeze

A track included on the first album, “Where Gentle Flowers Bloom.” Spring is a season of new encounters, but it’s also a time when many people move.

This song is perfect for reminiscing, as it evokes memories from the past during times of moving.