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.
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Sekitori Hana’s Best and Most Popular Songs (1–10)
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If I Had Me is a gentle melody you’ll want to listen to under the soft morning sun or at dusk.
It’s a track from the 2017 album There’s Someone Who Looks a Lot Like You, created with a lineup of musicians that includes Rei on guitar, Hama Okamoto on bass, Yū Taniguchi on keyboards, and Yūji Tanaka of bonobos on drums.
Sung around the theme of “if I had a child,” the song expresses the wish for them to live with calm yet steadfast strength.
It’s a cheer song that not only thinks of a future child, but, as the lyrics suggest, makes you want to tell the same words to yourself.
You in OctoberSekitori Hana
A slow-tempo track included on the 2011 album “A Medium-Sized Story.” Woven with acoustic guitar and vocals, the song sings of a sudden farewell, like thinking of someone who has passed away.
It resonates with the realization of how big their presence was only after they’re gone, and it stays close to the lingering sadness that won’t fade.
Even when you think your feelings have finally settled after visiting places filled with memories, that season comes around once a year.
In the song it’s October, and it overlaps with that sentimental time, quietly echoing in the heart.
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“Musume” is the song I want you to listen to when you need to fire yourself up.
Chosen as the theme for Kobe Women’s University’s commercial, this track is a slow ballad from the 2011 album “Chugurai no Hanashi.” It sings about parting with family and making a resolve as you step into a new life.
The occasional lines delivered in a strong tone carry messages of encouragement that hit straight to the heart.
If you’ve had similar experiences when you were young—say, during your student days—you’ll especially relate, and you might even find your eyes welling up as you recall your father’s and mother’s words.
“Musume,” and of course “Musuko,” is an empowering song that anyone moving toward the future can connect with.
Your townSekitori Hana
“The Town Where You Live” is Hana Sekitori’s first single, released in 2016.
It was produced by Yoichiro Nomura, who has continued to work on her songs even after her major-label debut in 2019.
The lyrics, which capture the flutter of romance and heartfelt feelings for friends and family, resonate deeply as they overlap with each listener’s special someone.
Alongside Sekitori’s gentle singing voice, the softly expansive soundscape—reminiscent of Spitz—wraps the song in a warm, blissful atmosphere.
Expressing the joy of being able to meet someone—a theme that fits homecomings and long-awaited reunions—the song also echoed the circumstances of the COVID era, amplifying those precious emotions.
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“Betsuni” is a cute, pop-tinged song about a touch of jealousy.
It was released in 2016 as the B-side to the single “Kimi no Sumu Machi.” Thanks to appearances on TV programs sparked by “Gyoretsu no Dekiru Soudansho,” the song often led to her being introduced as the “Queen of Spite Songs,” garnering plenty of buzz.
Centered on the theme of couples flirting at stations and around town, it portrays the feeling of trying to look away but still getting curious—and jealous.
Depending on how over-the-top the flirting is, it can even be irritating.
These sentiments are delivered with a touch of comedy, making the song surprisingly uplifting.
New flowerSekitori Hana
The title track of their first major full-length album, “A New Flower,” released in 2021.
It was selected as the ending theme for the morning show Sukkiri in February 2021, making for a refreshing start to the day.
This comfortable mid-tempo tune features a warm, band-driven sound with a gently buoyant rhythm.
Marking an important step as they bloom into a new challenge of self-production, the song—brimming with hope and encouraging lyrics—makes you feel ready to begin the day with a fresh mindset.
To the Sun PrinceSekitori Hana
The lead track included on the 2019 major debut mini-album “Sakaagari no Mukougawa.” It’s a song you’ll find yourself longing for on a pleasantly sunny day that perfectly matches a bright, buoyant mood.
No wonder: it features an arrangement by producer Seiji Kameda, known for his glittering pop sound, which pairs superbly with Hana Sekitori’s expansive vocals.
The lyrics, which express pure and positive feelings toward friends and lovers, are also heartwarming to listen to.