Sekitori Hana’s classic and popular songs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Singer-songwriter Hana Sekitori, who rose to prominence in the music scene after performing at Senkou Riot, a music festival exclusively for teenagers.

She’s also known for having been a member of PlayYou.House, the predecessor of the a cappella group Goose house.

Her songs, featuring the warm tones of an acoustic guitar and her gentle vocals, have a way of moving the heart—bringing both inspiration and comfort.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of must-listen tracks, including her signature and most popular songs—perfect for anyone listening to her music for the first time.

Sekitori Hana’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (21–30)

MapleSekitori Hana

Maple / Spitz (Cover)

MapleSekitori Hana

This is a version sung by Hana Sekitori, whose powerful yet gentle voice is striking, performed as an acoustic guitar solo.

Her vocal strength truly shines in the chorus of this song, and its soaring quality is captivating.

The first verse is played with arpeggios, and from the second verse onward with strumming, dramatically shifting the impression within a single track to convey the song’s story.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game (parody lyrics)Sekitori Hana

Take Me Out To The Ball Game – Take Me to Baseball – Lyrics – Japanese translated lyrics – Japanese translation

Take Me Out to the Ball Game (parody lyrics)Sekitori Hana

This commercial features a session of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” a song widely known as a Major League Baseball anthem.

As Mana Ashida plays the ukulele, Jiro Sato joins in on the saxophone.

Combined with the expansive seaside scenery, the spot gives off a cheerful, upbeat vibe.

Since it’s a commercial for the Spacia, a kei car that families can ride in, it naturally conveys a sense of family closeness.

Noriko Nakagoshi plays the mother, and Kokoro Terada plays the younger brother.

Also, in the latter half of the commercial, the person singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is Hana Sekitori.

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Sekitori Hana’s Classic and Popular Songs (31–40)

Take Me Out to the Ball GameSekitori Hana

Take Me Out To The Ball Game | Kids Songs | Super Simple Songs

Take Me Out to the Ball GameSekitori Hana

In the Spacia commercial “The Family: Ukulele by the Sea / Evening,” featuring Mana Ashida, Kokoro Terada, Jiro Sato, and Noriko Nakagoshi as a family, the song playing is a parody of the Major League–famous “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” covered by singer-songwriter Hana Sekitori.

In the original, the Japanese title “Watashi o Yakyuu ni Tsurete tte” (“Take Me Out to the Ball Game”) directly reflects the protagonist’s feelings in the lyrics.

The commercial mirrors this by expressing the sentiment, “Let’s hop in the Spacia and go all sorts of places.” It’s a tune that makes you look forward to outings by car, with lines like “Where should we go next?” and “I can’t wait to go there today.”

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a selection of must-listen tracks by singer-songwriter Hana Sekitori.

Her gentle, warm voice is truly soothing to listen to.

If you enjoyed the songs featured in this article, try listening to one of her albums all the way through or consider going to one of her live shows!