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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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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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 (31–40)

The color of sunflowersGARNET CROW

GARNET CROW – Color of the Sunflower (HIMAWARI NO IRO) Lyric

The color of sunflowersGARNET CROW

Himawari no Iro (The Color of Sunflowers), included on GARNET CROW’s 2006 album THE TWILIGHT VALLEY.

Many songs about sunflowers express admiration and hope for their nature of blooming toward the sun, but I feel this one is the complete opposite.

It seems to say, just like someone on the verge of breaking before achieving their goal, “It would be fine to wither while gazing at the unreachable sun.” The sound is dark and the lyrics tackle a heavy theme, but it’s a cool track I’d love everyone to listen to at least once.

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Kiroro Sunflower

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Kiroro’s seventh single, released in 2000.

It was used as the theme song for NHK’s “One Heart, One World” World Heart Exhibition.

This is a song we want women to hear who are struggling with feelings like, “I hate that I can’t be honest, but I can’t change.” By the time you finish listening, you might find the courage—like the song’s protagonist—to “share your feelings with a smile, like a sunflower.”

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If I Became a Sunfloweraiko

If I Became a Sunflower

If I Became a Sunfloweraiko

Aiko’s song “If I Became a Sunflower” has really heartbreaking lyrics.

Two people who were friends become lovers, and then have to go back to being just friends again…

The “sunflower” in the title is a symbol of energy and smiles.

“I have to be that person’s sunflower.” The way the feelings are being suppressed like that is so sad…

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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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Amin Sunflower

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Aming is a female duo consisting of Takako Okamura and Haruko Kato that had been inactive since 1983.

“Himawari” (Sunflower) is the song they released in 2007 when they resumed activities, their first new track in 25 years.

It’s a very refreshing song in which a woman—hung up on trivial things and unable to move forward—finds courage in the sunflower that keeps stretching toward the unreachable sun.

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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of masterpieces and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (41–50)

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Yusuke “Himawari” (Sunflower)

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A track sung under the stage name Yusuke by Yusuke Kamiji, an actor who is also active on variety shows.

The lively vibe of Yusuke perfectly embodies a sunflower.

It was used as the theme song for the drama adaptation of Yusuke Kamiji’s photo-essay “The Yusuke Kamiji Story,” titled “Yusuke Kamiji Sunflower Story ~ Family, Best Friends, Girlfriend… Revealing a Side No One Knows!” If I laugh together with you, my precious sunflower, we can become smiling sunflowers! The lyrics feature Yusuke’s uniquely gentle turns of phrase.

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HimAWArIAmuro Namie

HimAWArI / (Live Edit)

HimAWArIAmuro Namie

Even in retirement, Namie Amuro continues to shine, and her song “HimAWArI” is included on “break the rules,” the last album produced for her by Tetsuya Komuro.

Although it’s a song, it somehow feels like Namie Amuro is speaking directly to you, with a charming melody.

Perhaps the sunflower Namie Amuro envisions is “cute.”

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