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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer

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Under the blazing summer sun, the sunflower gazes straight up at the sky.

Many of us have surely been moved by its powerful presence.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended masterpieces and popular songs from among the many tracks themed around sunflowers.

We’ve gathered everything from songs that perfectly match the fresh, summery image of the flower to bittersweet pieces that completely transform how you think about sunflowers.

If you’re curious about “What songs feature sunflowers?”, be sure to read to the end!

[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (21–30)

The Sun and the SunflowerFlower

Flower 'The Sun and Sunflowers'

The Sun and the SunflowerFlower

It was released as a rival single against Happiness’s “Sunshine Dream ~Ichido-kiri no Natsu~,” which came out at the same time.

For the first time, the vocals on this track were handled by three members: Reina Washio, Chiharu Muto, and Kyoka Ichiki.

Although sunflowers are often depicted with a cheerful image, this song has a wistful atmosphere.

It’s a number that portrays a bittersweet love, likening the sunflower to “me” and the dazzling sun shining above it to “you.”

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When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu

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When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu

This is a track included on the third mini-album, Yuzuman no Natsu, which was created with a summer theme.

Sunflowers are portrayed over a refreshingly Yuzu-like melody.

Along with sunflowers, the lyrics feature many words that evoke summer, such as sudden evening showers and fireworks.

Yuzu themselves are like sunflowers, always energizing many people.

It was only natural that Yuzu would write a song in which sunflowers appear!

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Unicorn 'Sunflower'

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This is a song by Unicorn, a rock band led by singer-songwriter Tamio Okuda.

It’s included on their ninth album, “Chambre,” released in 2009.

With its mid-tempo guitar rock sound, it lifts your spirits as you listen.

The soft, warm vocals are irresistible.

How about giving it a listen while taking a walk on a sunny day?

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Sunflower (from the film “Tokyo Biyori”) Taeko Ohnuki

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This is Taeko Onuki’s song “Himawari” (“Sunflower”).

The track was selected as the theme song for the film Tokyo Biyori, directed by and starring Naoto Takenaka.

Rather than touching the heart, I kept gazing at you up close…

It’s a song that reminisces about those summer days wrapped in a past love, when happiness filled the air.

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s arrangement seems to broaden the worldview even further.

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Sugar – Sunflower (Himawari) [HD]

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Himawari, a song by Sugar, the Korean-Japanese female idol group that disbanded in 2006.

It’s a song about working hard to find everyday happiness and make your dreams come true.

Through the song, you can feel a positive message: don’t get disillusioned with yourself while you’re still growing or let setbacks stop you—keep looking straight ahead like a sunflower and do your best! If you’re pursuing your own dreams, give this song a listen whenever you feel like you’re about to lose heart.

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Song of the SunAmeoto Kaoru

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Song of the SunAmeoto Kaoru

A song featured in the drama “A Song to the Sun.” It’s sung by Kaoru Amane, played by Erika Sawajiri.

In the drama, Kaoru Amane is portrayed as a patient with xeroderma pigmentosum, so she cannot spend time under the sun.

Therefore, the lyrics of “A Song to the Sun” express a longing for sunflowers swaying beneath the sunlight.

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E-Girls / Sunflower (E-Girls Version)

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This is the coupling track to “Follow Me.” Originally released by Dream, this song was covered by E-girls.

Like the lead track “Follow Me,” it’s a lively, dazzling number that truly evokes the feeling of a sunflower.

Kenta Imamiya of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks uses this song as his walk-up music.

The E-girls themselves, who encourage you to be true to yourself, are like sunflowers—radiating energy and courage.

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