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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)

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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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iScream “himawari” (Music Video)

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A song themed around sunflowers that bloom under the blazing summer sun.

Performed by the girls’ unit iScream—known for their technical singing and dancing—it was released in 2021.

The ambient-tinged piano tones float softly through the track.

The lyrics portray a bittersweet love, comparing oneself to a sunflower, which many listeners may find relatable.

The members’ clear, transparent harmonies are soothing as well.

Why not give it a listen—it’s a perfect match for a summer sunset.

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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (31–40)

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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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Sunflower / Kaela Kimura (Full) Subtitled Lyrics [Theme Song of the film 'Birthday Card'] Covered by GBG

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This song was chosen as the theme for the film “Birthday Card.” It’s a track by Kaela Kimura, a singer who is also active as a fashion model.

It’s included on her ninth album, “PUNKY,” released in 2016.

The lyrics express a mother’s love for her child, making it a moving tearjerker.

It’s also recommended as wedding BGM.

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Himawari Noriyuki Makihara

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A track included on the album “With Whom Do You Share a Happy Yawn?” It’s a lovely song featuring Makki’s distinctive, gently tapping flow of rhythm and tender vocals.

Along with a photo taken against a backdrop of sunflowers, it portrays a slightly wistful relationship between two people.

Whether it’s a song about parting or a tune about joyful moments, this piece is Makki’s slightly mysterious and slightly bittersweet sunflower song that paints a variety of scenes.

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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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Masaharu Fukuyama – Sunflower (Full ver.)

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Masaharu Fukuyama has done a self-cover of “Himawari,” a song he originally wrote for Kiyoshi Maekawa in 2002.

The opportunity arose when Maekawa appeared as a guest on Fukuyama’s radio show, “Masaharu Fukuyama’s All Night Nippon Saturday Special: Soul Radio,” and asked him to write a song.

The piece reflects on memories of someone who resembles a straight, earnest sunflower—someone preserved in cherished recollections.

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