Okubukako’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce songs by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, who made her major debut in 2005 after performing street live shows.
Hanako Oku is known for her beautiful, charming voice, and her song “Garnet” was used as the theme song for the film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, perfectly matching the movie’s atmosphere.
While she primarily performs in a keyboard or piano-and-vocals style, she actually majored in trumpet at a music university during her college years.
Although she usually doesn’t play the trumpet at live shows, it seems she performs the trumpet herself in the instrumental break of “Niji no Mieru Ashita e.”
That song is also included in this playlist, so please take a listen to her rare trumpet performance.
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Okuni Hanako’s classic and popular songs (21–30)
10 yearsOku Hanako

A heartwarming song that portrays a bond deepening across time.
It carries a beautiful message that, even as we accept the passage of time and change, our memories and connections with those we cherish never fade.
Featured on the March 2014 album “Kimi to Boku no Michi,” this piece perfectly pairs Okuhanako’s delicate piano with her clear, airy vocals.
The lyrics, which sing of an unchanging friendship reunited after ten years, are sure to resonate with many.
It’s a recommended track for anyone meeting a dear person after a long time or wishing to indulge in nostalgic memories.
ice creamOku Hanako

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.
Your SkyOku Hanako

A song included on the first album, “Where Gentle Flowers Bloom.” It’s sung to someone they can no longer meet, and despite not being released as a single, it has racked up a significant number of views on YouTube.
The lyric “I want to see you, even if only in a dream” almost brings me to tears.
by the windowOku Hanako

A song included on Hanako Oku’s first album, “Yasashii Hana no Saku Basho,” released in 2006.
It was a collaboration song with Kodansha’s “Watashi Rashiku Ano Basho e.” The lyrics overflow with the poignant feelings of a woman who longs for a man—whose heart is drifting away—to stay by her side.
wedgeOku Hanako

A signature ballad by Hanako Oku that depicts undying feelings for someone you can’t forget.
The delicate piano tones express the unfillable hollow and sense of loss after parting from a lover.
Hanako Oku’s crystal-clear voice gently sinks into the heart, doesn’t it? Sung since her indie days, this piece was released as a 10th-anniversary single in July 2015 and is also included on the album Prism.
Despite having no tie-ins, it resonated online and became a hidden gem, amassing a total of 15 million video views.
It’s a heartbreak song, but perfect for creating a moving, mellow atmosphere.
With few key changes and easy emotional delivery, why not choose it as a song to touch the heart of someone you care about?
anemoneOku Hanako

A signature song by Hanako Oku that captures the poignancy of heartbreak.
Its transparent piano accompaniment and wistful vocals beautifully express lingering feelings for a former lover.
Included on the album “BIRTHDAY,” released in July 2009, it has become a staple and fan favorite at her live performances.
Inspired by the anemone’s flower language meaning “fleeting love,” the piece also conveys a sense of strength in overcoming the pain of a broken heart.
It’s a song that gently supports those troubled by love or who have experienced a painful farewell.
Why not listen to it quietly on a calm night?
Smile, smile.Oku Hanako

Their 9th single served as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Chi Sanpo.” The song had been performed since their indie days and was included on a self-produced album, but after a highly acclaimed live solo performance on Nippon TV’s “Daremo Shiranai Nakeru Uta,” it was re-released.
The song expresses how difficult it is to live while carefully holding on to what’s important, yet it’s also a humanistic anthem that encourages moving forward and living with a smile.


