[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer
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.
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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (31–40)
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.
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.
sunflowerChilli Beans.
Released in July 2025 as the ending theme for the TV anime Hell Teacher Nūbē, this track stands out with a nostalgic sound that evokes an after-school scene: a classroom at dusk and the echoing chime signaling the end of the day.
Blending Chilli Beans.’ signature Western-style arrangements with J-pop catchiness, the song captivates with lyrics from a student’s perspective, expressing trust and gratitude toward a beloved teacher.
Its warm, uplifting message—respect for a protective presence and hope for tomorrow—resonates deeply.
Coming right on the heels of their June release of the 5th EP, the outside wind, it’s a song that showcases the band’s momentum.
A bittersweet yet refreshing tune perfect for late summer, it’s recommended for those who want to reminisce about their school days or relive the feeling of youth.
sunflowerYonezu Kenshi
Himawari (Sunflower) paints a scene of sunflowers blooming under the sun with the cool, artful melodies characteristic of Kenshi Yonezu.
It’s included on the 2020 album STRAY SHEEP.
Unlike the lively image of sunflowers, the lyrics evoke a poignant farewell to someone dearly admired, making it a heartrending song.
Holding on to feelings for that person, let’s walk our own path tomorrow and the day after.
Even while carrying pain, it leaves us with a sense of hope for tomorrow.
sunflowerKiroro
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.”
[Sunflower Songs] A selection of masterpieces and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (41–50)
Round Dance of the Sunflower HouseZa Burīzu Adobenchāzu / inori hanami
Rondo of the Sunflower House from Studio Ghibli’s masterpiece film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.
When NHK’s Professional: Shigoto no Ryugi Special—Hayao Miyazaki’s Work covered the production of Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, it was said that the director listened to Rondo of the Sunflower House with tears in his eyes.
Although the lyrics never say it outright, I felt it was a poignant yet beautiful piece about an elderly person who can no longer even walk alone, wishing to “dance freely one more time” before leaving this world.
Sunflower DreamSaitō Kazuyoshi
It’s a pop song that conjures an image of a clear blue sky stretching overhead.
It’s sung by Kazuyoshi Saito, a singer-songwriter from Tochigi Prefecture.
The track is included on his 2013 album “Saito.” Since it was used in a Sapporo Beer commercial, many people have probably heard it.
It’ll blow away any downward-spiraling feelings.
