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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 (31–40)

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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sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sunflower (Full ver.)

sunflowerFukuyama Masaharu

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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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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Song of the SunAmeoto Kaoru

Kaoru Amane Erika Sawajiri - Song of the Sun

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

Sunflower -Growing Sunflower-SPEED

SPEED / Sunflower -Growing Sunflower- (short ver.)

Sunflower -Growing Sunflower-SPEED

“Himawari -Growing Sunflower-” is a song released by SPEED in 2010.

Since the concept of the song is “departure,” it’s a track you’ll want to listen to when moving on to the next step.

Their smash hit “my graduation” had “graduation” as its theme.

It might be interesting to listen to the two songs back to back.

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Aobozu 'Sunflower' MV (Full Ver.)

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Himawari, a song by aobozu, was released in 2014 as a digital-only single.

It also drew attention for its music video, which was entirely hand-drawn flipbook-style animation.

The song portrays the confusion and hesitation of growing into adulthood, set against summer scenes.

Even while sensing that something has changed upon becoming an adult, it conveys a determination to move toward a bright future—like a sunflower.

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